A minimum of 4 units of work covering 4 focus areas are minimal requirements of stage 5 Textiles Technology. Project Work that includes investigation and experimentation will enable students to discriminate in their choices of textiles for particular uses. Students are required to document and communicate their design ideas and develop confidence in the manipulation and use of a range of textile materials, equipment and techniques.
At Castle Hill High School, the 200 hour Textiles Technology course comprises of 4 units of work addressing the following focus areas of design;
Year 9
Focus area - Furnishings
Project:
- Wall hanging
- embroidery
- quilting
- patchwork
Year 9
Focus area - Textile Arts
Project - Children felt textile art book
Year 10
Focus area - Apparel
Project - Pyjamas and slippers
Year 10
Focus area - Costume
Project - Theatrical costume and or corset
