Year 9 Textiles

LEVEL: Year 9

LENGTH: One Semester

Recommended background: Nil

Content:

Students will develop skills in working with fabrics and will use the design process to construct projects of their own design. Students will experience a range of digital technologies to assist their design development and explore a range of natural ways to dye their products.  Projects could include:

  • Drawstring bag
  • Up-cycling 
  • Hoodie
  • Designing a futuristic garment

Assessment:

Students’ performance will be determined according to the subject’s Achievement Standards as outlined in the framework of the Australian Curriculum. Grades A to E will be used for reporting purposes.

Additionally, students will be assessed on:

  • Safe working processes
  • Design process understanding
  • Use of technologies, sewing machines, specialty apps
  • Project design and completion

Students are responsible for purchasing the fabric and notion requirements for the projects. 

Leads to: Year 10 Textiles