Year 10 Fashion and Textile Design is aimed at introducing and re-enforcing a range of textiles techniques with a traditional base but also experimenting with a variety of diverse and unconventional content. Although building on the knowledge and experiences gained in Year 9 it is not a pre-requisite for Year 10. The course involves a series of projects aimed at encouraging creativity, developing design skills and at the same time developing and refining technical competence. Students will research the effects and impacts of the fashion industry on our global environment and economy. Computer programs are used to explore aspects of the design process. The course is designed to develop skills from which to proceed to VCE Art Making and Exhibiting.
The Art Appreciation component of Fashion and Textile Design at Year 10 is designed to encourage students to understand, enjoy and value art. Students will study some aspects of Art History.
This involves:
examining the elements and principles of design when discussing, looking at and writing about art works
studying contemporary artists and fashion designers
studying sustainable fashion designers
making an in depth study of the life, artwork, inspiration and influences on the designers in an historical context.
Some areas covered include:
the use of silk screen printing techniques
design and construction of a unique garment
using resourceful, unconventional and upcycled materials
fabric dyeing techniques/experimental surface decoration techniques.
This will be based on both their practical and theoretical work. The originality of work, approach to creativity and the way in which student’s design their projects, all contribute to the semester mark. There is also an examination at the end of the semester.
Material Charges
Students may incur additional costs and source their own fabric based on the choice of materials to be used in their individual projects.