| L1TEX | L1 Textile Technology and Design | 10 credits | Yr: 11 | |
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 | The course includes two achievement standards, one internally assessed, and one externally assessed. Students will complete these through various internal project work. | |||
| Costs: | ||||
| $180 – includes all fabric, accessories, sewing equipment and workbooks. There may be a cost for an off-site trip although this is optional. | ||||
| Prerequisites: | ||||
| Students should have completed a textile technology course in year 9 or year 10 or obtained Head of Faculty approval. | ||||
| Learning Strategies: | ||||
| The subject combines elements of art and science with some aspects of numeracy and literacy. This course involves the design and creation of a number of projects. Specific technical skills will be taught and students will be expected to develop a variety of key competencies to support their pathway to university or employment. Students will be involved in critical thinking, research and design, problem solving and collaboration with others. |
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| Main Areas of Study: | ||||
| The course will be adapted to suit students who want to follow an academic pathway to university or for those that plan a more vocational route to apprenticeships or employment. Projects for 2022 include a bag or sports holdall using newly learned practical skills. Students will also use their knowledge and creativity to design and make sweatpants. Textile technology and design is a university approved subject. |
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