Design Technologies: Textiles
Elective Unit
Unit Description
Design Technologies: Textiles equips students with the knowledge and technical skills necessary to achieve a sound foundation in fashion, textile design and construction. Students employ the design process, critical thinking and problem-solving strategies to design and create functional, creative and unique textile products.
Students investigate the sewing machine, working towards independent, confident and safe use.
They produce a range of products inspired by current fashion and textile trends. By the end of the semester each student will have mastered the use of a broad range of machinery and tools and will have achieved success in a variety of construction techniques.
In keeping with fashion and textile design, students will investigate by creating inspiration/mood boards and communicate their ideas through concept/working drawings. They will examine the role that fashion plays in self-expression and culture.
Essential Questions
- How do the properties and characteristics of materials influence design in Fashion and Textiles?
- How can implementing precision and accuracy during construction affect the quality and function of a product?
- What role does fashion play in our lives?
