Westlake Girls’ High School

Level 1 Textile Technology

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms K. Luisetti.

Recommended Prior Learning

Subject	Level	Recommendations
Year 9 Textile Technology		Open entry.
Year 10 Textile Technology		Open entry
Level 1 Textile Technology	1	Open entry. Year 10 Textile Technology is an advantage.
Level 2 Textile Technology	2	10 credits including Merit in 1.1 or 1.3 in Level 1 Textile Technology or at HoD discretion.
Level 2 Fashion and Design	2	Entry at HOD discretion. Sewing experience is an advantage.
Level 3 Textile Technology	3	12 credits including Merit in AS91356 Level 2 Technology or at HoD discretion.
Level 3 Fashion and Design	3	Entry at HOD discretion. Sewing experience is required.

Students will use the design process to address a brief to produce a textile item/s which is authentic and fit for purpose. Students will apply sustainable practices in the development of their design for a specified person, whanau, or community.

Technology is an approved subject for University Entrance.

Students need to start this course at the beginning of the year.

*Students must choose either Textile Technology or Hard Materials Technology. They cannot study both.

The standards offered in this course may be altered at the discretion of the Head of Department.

Departments:

Technology

Pathway

Level 2 Fashion and Design, Level 2 Textile Technology

Course Material Costs

Materials cost of $20
Students are required to provide their own fabric and patterns for the two practical projects throughout the year.

Level 1 Textile Technology

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