3 Fabric Product Design: Hangarau Pūeru
Course Description
Learning Area Leader: Ms B. Jones, Mr F. Rzoska.
In this course you will learn how to draft your own patterns and explore more complex construction techniques. You will use Te Tukanga Hoahoa Whakaaro, the design process, to design and create an evening wear outfit influenced by current evening wear design trends.
Skills/content you will cover in this course
The design process
Pattern drafting
Complex construction techniques.
Skills you need to be successful in this course - previous experience in Fabric technology, self-motivated, resilient and a problem solver.
This course is useful for or will lead to - Tertiary study in fashion design.
Recommended Prior Learning
Students should have successfully completed Fabric Technology in year 11 or 12. Students who have no prior experience in Fabric can contact Miss Jones for discussion.
Additional Course Specific Contributions & Equipment/Stationery
$15 for fabric supplied for the first project (skirt/shorts). Students are expected to provide their own fabric for the second project.
General stationery as well as fabric and notions for project and a spiral visual diary 50 leaves.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
External
NZQA Info
Generic Technology 3.3 - Develop a conceptual design considering fitness for purpose in the broadest sense
NZQA Info
Construction and Mechanical Technologies 3.21 - Implement complex procedures using textile materials to make a specified product
NZQA Info
Construction and Mechanical Technologies 3.26 - Draft a pattern to interpret a design for a garment
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 18
Learners must achieve this assessment in order to count towards the 14 credits needed for University Entrance.
Disclaimer
Please note that course assessment and costs/equipment may change.