L3TEX

Level 3 Textiles

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs L. Callard.

Level 3 Textiles focuses on enhancing creativity and critical thinking in a project-based learning environment. 

It is a practical course relating to aspects of textiles, design, fashion and the design process (critical thinking).

The course encourages students not only to engage in practical projects but to push boundaries, develop skills and think innovatively.

Students will have the opportunity to develop textiles skill, pattern making, design, construction as well as create garments and textiles products. 

The course will follow all aspects of the Design Process and is designed to be flexible to allow students to follow an area of interest selecting achievement/unit standards to match.

Progress and mahi over the year will be collated in a portfolio which will be provided for each student.

                                                                                                                           



Course Overview

Term 1
This will vary over the course of the year and be determined by student selection

Recommended Prior Learning

No prior knowledge needed although being able to understand and use a sewing machine would be beneficial as would Level 1 or 2 Textiles

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Students are able to use resources in the Textiles room or provide their own.

Pathway

This course can lead to further study in textiles, design, processing

Assessment Information

Up to 20 Credits available
To be determined by student, supported by teacher