Textiles – Material Design and Technology General
Students are expected to supply fabric and notions for a personal garment project as a major task.
- Course Code - GEMDTT
- General Pathway
Estimated Cost: $100.00
Based on previous years pricing and subject to change. See Additional Cost Item Information Sheet for additional costs.
Course Outline
The Materials Design course is all about designing and making fashion garments. Students who are creative and enjoy art and sewing are encouraged to undertake the Course. Students will design and make clothing garments and accessories. By studying the Fashion and Design course, you will learn design and dressmaking skills as well as fashion illustration techniques that will give you an excellent grounding to pursue a career in the exciting world of fashion.
The Materials Design and Technology course (in the context of TEXTILES) aims to provide students with an understanding of the design process used to produce garments. Students will learn about the fundamentals of design and how to apply these when creating a new textiles garment. Students will experiment with fabric embellishment techniques, such as beading, screen printing, dying, hand stitching and embroidery.
Working with materials, students develop a range of manipulative, processing, manufacturing and organisational skills.
Possible career opportunities include:
- fashion buyer/stylist
- fashion designer
- pattern maker
- production machinist
- textile designer
Skills Outline
- Design fundamentals and skills portfolio
- Design techniques
- Design for the consumer
- Nature of materials
- Properties of new and traditional materials
- Sewing techniques portfolio
- Embellishment techniques
- Pattern drafting and construction