Y10 Textiles Design
10TXD Course Description Recommended Prior LearningAs this is a practical class involving specialist equipment with inherent safety risks, students must demonstrate responsibility and safety awareness. Eligibility also requires a positive attitude, willingness to learn, respect for equipment, ability to follow instructions, and consistent display of school values.
Overview
In Textiles Design, students will learn to develop and make garments and textile products. They learn safety and machine skills, fashion drawing, garment construction, and techniques like screen printing. Students follow patterns and develop practical skills that prepare them for work in the fashion or textiles industries.
Projects
In Textiles this year students will be working towards completing two CAMs covering a range of theoretical and practical skills and knowledge. Skills may include pattern cutting, embroidery, pattern adaption, project planning and fashion drawing.
Health and Safety and Behaviour Expectations
The Textiles workroom is a hazardous environment. The safety of our staff and students is a priority. As such a high standard of student behaviour is always expected. Students are required to follow all teacher instructions and all health and safety procedures. Students are not permitted to use any equipment without training and the permission of the classroom teacher.
For all specialist class spaces, the minimum following requirements apply at all times:
- Covered footwear must be worn
- No Jewellery or loose clothing
- Long hair must be tied back
Take Home Project Expenses
Students will be supplied a set amount of materials for their projects and the cost for these will be added to the student’s account by the Bursar.
Assessment
There are two major CAM assessments in this course. They will generate a range of assessment evidence through sketching, practical work, theory work and teacher observations. The students will then assemble this evidence into a digital portfolio and submit this by the due dates.
Home Learning
There is an expectation that students will work on some of the theory and design parts of their assignments in their own time for homework. If students are away from school, it is their responsibility to catch up on work missed. All milestones and deadlines will be shared with students in class and where applicable via a class Microsoft Teams site. If students require access to specialist equipment, they can discuss this with the teacher as it can often be arranged for use at break times, and before school.
Pathways
Knowledge and skills gained in this course can be applied to a range of industries, tertiary studies or simply used as valuable life skills. Pathways may include: Fashion or Textiles Designer, Tailor, Upholsterer, Fashion Journalist, Textiles technician, Conservator.
Learning Areas:
Creative Industries (Technology)
Pathway
Year 11 Textiles Design (11TXD)
From following patterns to developing new ideas, students gain practical, industry-ready skills — perfect for anyone who loves bringing fabric ideas to life.
Career PathwaysFashion Designer, Tailor/Dressmaker, Upholsterer, Patternmaker, Sewing Machinist, Cutter, Garment Technician, Coachbuilder/Trimmer