10MTF

Year 10 Materials Technology: Fabrics

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Course Description

Teacher in Charge: A. Bowis

This course provides students with knowledge and skills so they can construct items/garments using textile fabrics and the sewing machine.


This course will offer learning experiences in the following:

  • Learn basic sewing skills before exploring the creative techniques possible on the sewing machine.
  • Undertake basic fabric research and learn how to prepare and use a commercial pattern.
  • Learn how to carry out simple techniques and processes using the tools of the trade.
  • Students will be introduced to simple design features and construct basic garments.


This course leads to a University Entrance approved subject.

Technology - Fabrics

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

The course has a practical component which will require students to purchase their own fabric, pattern and zips, thread, buttons etc. to complete two garments that they take home.

$20 for notions of take home component supplied by department (interfacing, overlocking thread, needles, fabric samples etc).

Two 20 page clear files are needed.

Disclaimer

For NCEA Levels 1, 2 & 3 courses will be made up of a selection of the stated standards. This will happen at the beginning of the year with the assigned teacher.