TEXTILES AND DESIGN
Board Developed Course (ATAR) - 2 Units
Textiles and Design will see you studying the design and construction of textile items, the structure of fibre and yarns, the textile industry, the history and culture of fashion, and a contemporary designer.
Practical experiences are integrated through the course covering project work, fashion drawing techniques and experimental tasks.
For the Year 12 course, students will be required to develop a Major Textile Project which is focused on an area of interest. This has two components: the textile item(s) produced and the supporting documentation detailing design inspiration, visual design development, manufacturing specification and investigation, experimentation and evaluation.
The Major Textiles Project forms part of both the school’s assessment and is marked by external examiners to make up 50% of the HSC external examination mark.
PRE-REQUISITES
There are no formal pre-requisites for this course.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
YEAR 11
• Design
• Properties and Performance of Textiles
• Australian Textile, Clothing, Footwear and Allied Industries
Assessments will typically include:
• Textile Project 1 (skill development and documentation)
• Textile Project 2 Practical (construction of a textile item and documentation)
YEAR 12
• Design
• Properties and Performance of Textiles
• Australian Textile, Clothing, Footwear and Allied Industries
• Major Textiles Project
In the HSC Course, assessments will typically include:
• Case Study
• Major Textiles Project
• Textiles Innovation Project
• Trial HSC Examination
HSC EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS
HSC examination requirements include:
• Multiple choice 20%
• Short answer 50%
• Extended response 30%
UNIQUE FEATURES OF THIS COURSE
In Year 12, students undertake a Major Textiles Project, which accounts for 50% of their HSC mark.
This course places a strong emphasis on both theoretical knowledge and practical skills. This project allows students to choose from one of five focus areas, enabling them to study a topic that interests them.
Please note, there is a $40 contribution for this course.
Further information is available on the NESA website.
If a student qualifies, the Textiles and Design Life Skills Course is available in mainstream classes. More information on Life Skills courses can be found here.