1FAB

1 Fabric Product Design - Hangarau Pūeru

Course Description

In this course, you will use Te Tukanga Hoahoa Whakaaro, the design process, to design and create a leisurewear garment. You will develop textile construction techniques and learn about sustainable practices in the fashion/textile industry.


Skills/content you will cover in this course 

  • The design process

  • Fabric construction techniques.


Skills you need to be successful in this course - self-motivated, creativity and attention to detail.

This course is useful for or will lead to - 2Fabric and 3Fabric.

Recommended Prior Learning

Some experience in soft materials technology would be an advantage.

Additional Course Specific Contributions & Equipment/Stationery

Fabric will be supplied for the first two projects so $30 for these take home components (t-shirt, shorts/skirt). Students are expected to provide their own fabric for the third project.

Pathway

Assessment Information

NB: If you are intending to select multiple Level 1, Technology subjects identical Achievement Standards may be both courses but can only be counted once towards NCEA.

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 20
Internal Assessed Credits: 20
External Assessed Credits: 0
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 1540 v6
NZQA Info

Set up, adjust, and operate a domestic lockstitch sewing machine


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 6692 v4
NZQA Info

Prepare for and construct a leisure garment


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 92012 v3
NZQA Info

Materials and Processing Technology 1.1 - Develop a Materials and Processing Technology outcome in an authentic context


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 92013 v3
NZQA Info

Materials and Processing Technology 1.2 - Experiment with different materials to develop a Materials and Processing Technology outcome


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 20
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

Please note that course assessment and costs/equipment may change.