Level 1 Fabric Technology
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Ms R. Cameron.
Akonga/students will design and make outcomes to meet a brief. The design briefs are Tuakiri/Identity and Celebrations. Students keep a digital portfolio of their work throughout the year and then use some of this evidence to complete the assessment standards.
Up to are 4 assessment standards (2 internal/2 external) available to students/akonga. Most students choose to do 3.
Students are expected to have basic sewing skills and knowledge of the technology process when they start the course. Successful completion of Year 10 Fabric Technology is highly recommended.
Students can provide their own fabric for their projects or use fabric available in class. There is a class fee of $30.
Course Overview
Term 1
Health and Safety
The design process
Sustainability
Techniques and processes
Tuakiri/Identity
Term 2
Design brief Tuakiri/Identity (Internal = 6 credits)
Sustainable practices (External = 4 credits)
Celebrations
Term 3
Design brief Celebrations (Internal = 6 credits)
Functional Attributes/Techniques (External = 4 credits)
Term 4
Finish assessment tasks
Recommended Prior Learning
Successful completion of Year 10 Fabric Technology is highly recommended. Teacher in Charge approval.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Students need to organise and/or buy their own fabric, zips, buttons etc for their sewing project.
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Materials and Processing Technology 1.1 - Develop a Materials and Processing Technology outcome in an authentic context
NZQA Info
Materials and Processing Technology 1.2 - Experiment with different materials to develop a Materials and Processing Technology outcome
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Materials and Processing Technology 1.3 - Demonstrate understanding of sustainable practices in the development of a Materials and Processing Technology design
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Materials and Processing Technology 1.4 - Demonstrate understanding of techniques selected for a feasible Materials and Processing Technology outcome
Disclaimer
Course selection will depend on the option lines and student numbers. There is no guarantee that the courses you select now will all be available for you in 2024.