Level 1 Technology - Textiles
11TFT Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Miss H. Duncan.
Recommended Prior LearningIdeally students will have taken year 10 Textile Technology but if they have not had this opportunity then the following are skills that are learnt in year 10 and built on in level 1.
- Safely thread and operate a sewing machine.
- Safely use an overlocker to sew stretch fabric.
- Follow a basic sewing pattern with assistance.
- Identify attributes of a range of fabrics.
This course covers an introduction to the skills required to independently follow and execute a basic sewing pattern.
Students will learn basic construction skills, pattern reading, design illustration, researching design origins and technological modelling for hand embroidery, screen printing, beadwork and quilting.
There will be the opportunity to enter design competitions toward the latter half of the year.
Beyond physical sewing skills, in this course students will investigate the following: how clothing choices are influence by identity, how we show our identity through our use of clothing, how culture influences identity and our clothing.
Students will aim to complete one albatross stuffed toy that represents them or a friend or family member through the use and application for at least two different textile techniques to create a unique outfit/style for the albatross (think chicken run).
Once finished their albatross and book work, students are free to use their remaining time in this class to explore new techniques and make an unmarked garment of their choosing.
Course Overview
Term 1
- Reseach into identity, the factors that influence our personal identity and how we clothing has been used as expression of identity.
- Technological modelling of the following; sashiko embroidery, heatpress vinyl, applique, beadwork, fabric paint, and embroidery.
- Drawing of ideas, modelling and design development.
Term 2
- Development of practical outcome.
- Book work, reports and evaluations based on final outcome.
Term 3
- Internal and external due.
- Remaining time is spent with students working on their individual projects for personal use or to enter into competitions.
Term 4
Assessment Policy & Procedures Assessment Information
92012 - Students are able to develop a Materials and Processing Technology outcome in an authentic context.
92015 - Students are able to demonstrate understanding of techniques selected for a feasible Materials and Processing Technology outcome.
Patternmaker, Tailor/Dressmaker, Fashion Designer, Jeweller, Garment Technician, Trainer, Tertiary Lecturer, Private Teacher/Tutor, Secondary School Teacher