One Semester
Subject Overview
Students learn to apply the knowledge, skills and understanding about the production of fibres used in the environment they live in to directly sustain human life. This learning addresses key processes in production, marketing and sustainable, ethical use of resources and recycling in managed environments; that is, from paddock to forest to clothing and beyond.
Challenges for world fibre production include an increasing world population, an uncertain climate and competition for land, water and other natural resources.
These contexts and descriptors focus on the characteristics and properties of fabric technology and how they can be used to create innovative design solutions for natural and synthetic fibres and clothing. They also reflect national priorities including workforce needs, sustainable fibre production and health and well-being priorities.
Students undertake study in Year 9 Textile Technology through the following topics:
- “Re-birthing” - Garment Construction
- Ethical Clothing Production
- Natural and Synthetic Fibres
- Annotation of Drawing Portfolios
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For more information about this subject offering, please contact Brooklynne Coombe, Head of Middle School.