Textiles Technology

 

English

Course Description 

The study of Textiles Technology provides students with knowledge of the properties, performance and uses of textiles. They explore fabrics, yarns, fibres and colouration. Students examine the historical, cultural and contemporary perspectives on textile design and develop an appreciation of the factors affecting them as textile consumers. Students investigate the work of textile designers and make judgements about the appropriateness of design ideas, the selection of materials and tools, and the quality of textile items. Textile projects give students the opportunity to be creative, independent learners and to explore functional and aesthetic aspects of textiles.

What will students learn about?

A study of Textiles Technology provides students with a broad knowledge of the properties, performance and uses of textiles in which fabrics, yarns and fibres are explored, and how these are used in conjunction with colouration and decoration techniques. Project Work that includes investigation and experimentation enables students to discriminate in their choices of textiles for particular uses. Students document and communicate their design ideas and experiences applying contemporary technologies in their project work. 

Completion of projects is integral to developing skills and confidence in the manipulation and use of a range of textile materials, equipment and techniques. Students investigate the work of textile designers and from this research make judgements about the appropriateness of design ideas, the selection of materials and of tools and the quality of textile items. Students are challenged to transfer knowledge to new situations and projects, building on technical skills and past experiences. Textile projects give students the opportunity to be creative, independent learners and to explore functional and aesthetic aspects of textiles, demonstrate responsibility in decision-making and encourage individuals to express ideas and opinions. Students develop an appreciation of the factors affecting them as textile consumers. Current technologies and innovations that continue to emerge in the textile industry are addressed, with an emphasis on their economic, social and environmental consequences.