NCEA Level 3 Textiles, Fashion and Design
Subject Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs M. Webster.
The aim of this course is to provide students with interest in a creative and diverse career with opportunities to study further at Polytechnic and university
Students will utilise a range of design processes and consider trends. Students will take an everyday look and infuse it with their own personal style, or start from scratch and design a unique garment using their own pattern block.
Students will develop an understanding of construction methods and materials, and will learn ways to document and communicate their designs. Students will be encouraged to develop their ability to combine colours and shapes and line.
12 extra credits available.
Recommended Prior Learning
Students KAMAR record must demonstrate consistent safe working practices and an adherence to expected classroom routines.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
$80.00
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
External
NZQA Info
Generic Technology 3.3 - Develop a conceptual design considering fitness for purpose in the broadest sense
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
NZQA Info
Construction and Mechanical Technologies 3.21 - Implement complex procedures using textile materials to make a specified product
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
NZQA Info
Construction and Mechanical Technologies 3.23 - Implement complex procedures to create an applied design for a specified product
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
NZQA Info
Construction and Mechanical Technologies 3.26 - Draft a pattern to interpret a design for a garment
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 22
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.