Textile and Fashion Technology - Te Hangarau Pūeru ā te Tāera Kākahu
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Ms L. Tofte-Dorr.
This course prepares students for designing in the real world. They will explore applied design techniques to create their own fabric or to enhance their designs. They will work creatively to reflect on and analyse their work plus use complex construction techniques to create garments or textile items/products. Portfolio evidence will be collected throughout the technological process. Our programme aims to develop in-depth problem solving skills through design thinking, risk taking, collaboration and intelligent failure.
This is a University Entrance approved subject and will be beneficial to students who are interested in areas where critical thinking, creativity and innovation are important qualities.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
External
NZQA Info
Generic Technology 3.1 - Undertake brief development to address an issue within a determined context
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Generic Technology 3.4 - Develop a prototype considering fitness for purpose in the broadest sense
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Generic Technology 3.5 - Demonstrate understanding of how technological modelling supports technological development and implementation
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Generic Technology 3.10 - Undertake a critique of a technological outcome's design
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Construction and Mechanical Technologies 3.21 - Implement complex procedures using textile materials to make a specified product
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 24
Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.