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Fabric Technology – 10FBT - Year 10

This course starts with learning the basic skills on the sewing machine. Units of work studied could include design and make a bag, making a soft toy, and producing a decorative piece such as a wall hanging. Handcrafts such as embroidery and felting are then studied.

Textiles Technology – TEX101 - Year 11

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Students choosing this course will learn about and use the design process, develop a plan of action, improve their problem solving skills and find solutions for set issues. Students will learn specialised techniques and gain materials knowledge.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Preference is given to students who have completed Year 10 Fabrics.

COURSE LEADS TO

Level 2 Fabric Design

QUALIFICATION

Counts towards NCEA Level 1 and Level 2

LENGTH OF COURSE

Full year

COURSE FEES

$20.00 for materials supplied. Additional funds for material for practical projects

HOD

Miss M Dooley

Fabric Design – FBD201 - Year 12

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Students will learn to develop their skills in the construction of garments. They will analyse different fabrics and give reasons for their uses.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

None

COURSE LEADS TO

Level 3 Fashion & Design

QUALIFICATION

Counts towards NCEA Level 2

LENGTH OF COURSE

Full year

COURSE FEES

$30.00 for materials supplied. Additional funds for major practical items

HOD

Ms M Dooley

Fashion & Design – FBD301 - Year 13

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Students will learn` machine knowledge, how to create fabrics, the manufacture of simple textiles items and develop their skills in these areas.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Completion of a Year 12 Technology Fabrics or Graphics programme or HOD discretion

COURSE LEADS TO

Tertiary study in Fashion Technology

QUALIFICATION

Counts towards NCEA Level 2 and Level 3

LENGTH OF COURSE

Full year

COURSE FEES

$30.00 for materials supplied. Additional funds for major practical items

HOD

Mrs M Dooley