Year 9 Fashion & Textiles Technology
9TM Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mrs P. Simmonds.
Fashion and textiles technology is a course that will enable students to access state-of-the-art equipment including innovative design software, laser cutter, high-precision vinyl cutting machines and heat press, screen printing, and industrial/high quality sewing machines and overlockers.
The learning in Year 9 is focused on gaining and exploring textiles skills and techniques. Students will gain confidence in critical problem sovling, prototyping, design evaluation whilst developing their resiliance. Students will be producing high quality outcomes with beautiful finishes.
Why this subject?
In fashion and textiles technology, students will be inspired by a project-based course that contains a practical component where students will learn to think critically and creatively. Students will first learn basic sewing skills and develop confidence by sewing basic garments before exploring more advanced creative techniques.
If you enjoy fashion and creating, then this is the course for you!
Faculties:
Assessment Policy & Procedures Pathway
Year 10 Fashion and Textiles Technology
Career PathwaysFashion Designer, Patternmaker, Tailor/Dressmaker, Interior Designer, Jeweller, Garment Technician
Contributions and Equipment/StationeryIt is recommended that students pay the subject fees of $25.00 which includes all materials needed for at least three projects to take home.
A digital device.