Teacher in Charge: Mrs R. Grey.
Recommended Prior LearningYear 10 and Level 1 Technology Fabric and Design preferred but not compulsory. Students who are new to the subject, but are creative and interested, will be accepted on an individual basis.
If you're keen, so I am I.
Fabric and Design Level 2
This course is rich in ‘hands on’ practical work that is planned and supported by theory, investigation and design work. It may include advanced adaptations to a pattern, construction of textile items using advanced techniques, brief development, planning and development of a prototype. Choices for items created in this course are largely student driven. The course encourage creatives thinking and the creation of quality products and problem solving. It also allows for extension of gifted learners.
Credits offered 16
Because this course can be co-constructed to meet the needs of individual learners, the number of credits offered may vary between students.
Optional external standard 91359 Demonstrate understanding of the role of material evaluation in product design can also be offered and allow an enforcement from this class.
Term 1
Introduction
A.S. 91345 v4 Construction and Mechanical Technologies 2.21 - Implement advanced procedures using textile materials to make a specified product with special features
You will create a garment of your choice which incorporates special features. eg. setting in a sleeve; trouser zip insertion.
A.S. 91355 v3 Generic Technology 2.2 - Select and use planning tools to manage the development of an outcome
Term 2
Complete garment construction and associated portfolio. This involves testing and analysis of techniques and processes.
Begin A.S. 91350 v4 Construction and Mechanical Technologies 2.26 - Make advanced adaptations to a pattern to change the structural and style features of a design
A.S. 91357 v3 Generic Technology 2.4 - Undertake effective development to make and trial a prototype
Term 3
Continue with
A.S. 91350 v4 Construction and Mechanical Technologies 2.26 - Make advanced adaptations to a pattern to change the structural and style features of a design
A.S. 91357 v3 Generic Technology 2.4 - Undertake effective development to make and trial a prototype
These standards are commonly done together on a single project.
Term 4
Tidy up and complete all outstanding work/ portfolios
Fabric and Design Technology Level 3
This course could lead you to a career in Fashion and Design, Costuming, Upholstery and Motor Trimming, associated industries such as pattern making and prototyping for fashion designers. There are many opportunities both here and overseas.
This course follows on to Level 3 NCEA and is comprised of Achievement standards. You will also learn skills to last a lifetime.
Textile Process Operator, Garment Technician, Fashion Designer, Graphic Designer, Interior Designer, Industrial Designer, Patternmaker, Tailor/Dressmaker
Contributions and Equipment/StationeryCourse fee $65 for take home projects
Courses outlined will only be available if sufficient students wish to take them AND appropriate staff are available to teach them.
Courses that do not run may be offered through distance learning and be supported by the Distance Learning Department.