3TXT
This course requires 2 options.

Level 3 Textiles Technology

Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs L. Teague-Schellekens.

The emphasis in Year 13 Textile is for the students to fully lead the design inquiry process towards the production of design outcome that address real world or individual issue. This course is considered good preparation for students who are considering further tertiary study in the field of technology; Product Design, Fashion design and Textiles. The student focus during this course is:

  • The development of a conceptual design to fit a purpose in the broadest sense for an identified issue or client. 
  • To construct a prototype using the conceptual design to fit a purpose and /or a client. 
  • To experiment through trailing,  to discover the best way forward in the design process for a successful outcome for the end user.
  • To experience and include a number of complex procedures.

Engagement with the wider "maker" community is necessary to gain valuable feedback for informed development of the design process and overall outcome.

Recommended Prior Learning

Level 2 Hard materials or Textiles is a valuable asset due to the technology processes covered in the course.

A student who has design capabilities such as DVC or Art Design, will also be considered for entry into this course due to the design aspect required for this course.

Approximate Costs and Equipment/Stationery

Cost $35 for extra items required to complete their take home project

Stationary: Colouring aids of your choice or see Mrs Teague-Schellekens. Most of their work is now digitally presented so stationary is optional

Pathway

If you are wanting to take this further as a career, this course enables you to enrol in a Degree in Fashion Design at Massey (Wellington), Otago University or a Fashion Design course at ARA in Christchurch
If you are interested in developing Textiles as a career a Degree in Textiles is possible at Massey University in Wellington
Massey University (Wellington) - offers a Bachelors Degree in Fashion design - below are the aspect of Soft Materials Technology and the Technology Process that are relevant and connected to the above degree
Concept Design
Technological Practices
Prototyping

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.

Total Credits Available: 16 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 16 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91608 v3
NZQA Info
Generic Technology 3.1 - Undertake brief development to address an issue within a determined context
4
4
4
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0

Assessments:
Term: 4, Week: 3

A.S. 91610 v3
NZQA Info
Generic Technology 3.3 - Develop a conceptual design considering fitness for purpose in the broadest sense
6
6
6
6
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0

Assessments:
Term: 4, Week: 3

A.S. 91611 v3
NZQA Info
Generic Technology 3.4 - Develop a prototype considering fitness for purpose in the broadest sense
6
6
6
6
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 16
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Approved subject for University Entrance

Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 16

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.