Year 9 Textiles and Fashion

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In 9 Textiles and Fashion, students learn hand and machine sewing fundamentals and safety protocols. They gain insights into fabric materials, their uses, and fashion industry sustainability. Using the design process (design, plan, produce, evaluate), students create items like a pin cushion, pencil case, and pyjama shorts, mastering stitch types, zip insertion, elastic casings, and simple pattern designs.

 

Subject Type: Elective

Length:  One Semester

Contact Person: elaine.rouhana@stcolumba.sa.edu.au

Further Reading: https://v9.australiancurriculum.edu.au/f-10-curriculum/learning-areas/design-and-technologies/year-10?view=quick&detailed-content-descriptions=0&hide-ccp=0&hide-gc=0&side-by-side=1&strands-start-index=0&subjects-start-index=0

 

Topic Overview

  • Mastering the Basics
  • Pencil Case Creation
  • Peter Alexander Designs- Pyjama Shorts

 

Assessment Overview

Practical Activity (60%)

  • Mastering the Basics Folio
  • Pencil Case Product
  • Pyjama Shorts Product

Theory (40%)

  • Mastering the Basics Evaluation
  • Pencil Case Design Planning and Evaluation
  • Pyjama Shorts Design Planning and Evaluation

YEAR 9 FOOD, CHILD STUDIES AND TEXTILES