Teacher in Charge: Ms H. Huitema.
Recommended Prior LearningYear 10 or 11 Fashion
Would you like to learn how to make a pattern for a garment to fit you and then make that garment for yourself?
This is a practical-based course which aims to teach you a wide range of skills- how to use a commercial pattern to create a garment, how to make that garment, how to screenprint and use other surface design techniques to personalise your clothes. You will have the opportunity to further improve your confidence in design, sewing and construction, learn how to adapt patterns to create new styles.
Each student has the opportunity to explore their own interest in fashion and to develop their own sense of style.
Projects include:
Creating a leisure garment
Adapting patterns to create a new skirt style
Designing a garment and creating a prototype
The course consists of Level 3 Achievement Standards and Level 2 Unit Standards, and also provides the opportunity for endorsement.
Students have the opportunity to enter regional and national competitions
Level 2 optional courses, Technology
Level 3 Fashion Design (FAS303)
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery$25 Course contribution
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