YEAR 10
Fabric Finesse: Mastering Textiles Techniques
Subject Area
Design and Technology
Duration
Semester-long
About the Course
Welcome to the colourful and imaginative world of textile design! You’ll get to experiment with various textile techniques like felting, fabric dying, and adding your artistic flair to your creations. Ever wondered about different fibre types? We’ve got you covered – you’ll become an expert in Australian care labelling standards too! You’ll be creating your very own fashionable garment - Don’t worry, we’ll give you some exciting challenges to work on, and you’ll safely bring your designs to life. You will have the opportunity to translate your learning to real life. For example, you may get to design a cool care label for your creation, ensuring its proper maintenance and care.Throughout the journey, you’ll keep a folio that captures your creative process and showcases all your achievements in textile design. If you are drawn to colour, creativity, and fashion-forward fun, this is the perfect subject for you! Join us and let your imagination run wild with textiles!
Learning Outcomes
By completing this subject, you will learn to:
Develop expertise in a range of textile techniques including felting, fabric dying, and embellishment, enabling you to create unique and visually appealing textile designs.
Acquire knowledge of Australian care labeling standards and textile fiber types, ensuring your creations adhere to industry regulations and are properly maintained.
Enhance design and project management skills through the creation of fashionable garments and the design of care labels, fostering creativity and attention to detail in real-life textile design scenarios.
Future Study Pathways
This subject can lead to further study in:
VCE Product Design and Technology - Materials
VET Applied Fashion Design and Technology
Career Pathways
This subject will help you to gain skills and knowledge useful in working as a:
Fashion Designer
Interior Designer
Quality Control Manager
Manufacturing & Production