Level 1 Fabric Technology
11FAB Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Ms R. Cameron.
Recommended Prior LearningSuccessful completion of Year 10 Fabric Technology is highly recommended. Teacher in Charge approval.
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
Pathway Career Pathways
Patternmaker, Artist, Tailor/Dressmaker, Textile Process Operator, Cutter, Fashion Designer, Sewing Machinist, Industrial Designer, Visual Merchandiser, Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Upholsterer, Garment Technician
Contributions and Equipment/StationeryStudents need to organise and/or buy their own fabric, zips, buttons etc for their sewing project.