TMFUE

Level 3 Fabric Technology UE Approved

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: L. Van Westrene.

Students will complete 2 units of work. In the first unit students will experiment with specialty fabrics then create a waistcoat or skirt using one of the specialty fabrics. In the second unit students learn to make a pattern from body measurements. A mock up of a similar  waistcoat or skirt and instructions on on how to construct the garment will be completed.    

The achievement standards in this course are on the approved list for university entrance.

Course Overview

Term 1
Students experiment with specialty fabrics (satin, lace, fur, leather sheer, sequins, velvet). A pattern is chosen and students start by constructing the garment as a mock up and then a final garment isb started.

Term 2
Final garment is completed.

Term 3
The students take detailed measurements and create a cardboard Pattern block which reflects their body shape. This shape is then cut out with a seam allowance added. This is then stitched together and fitted on them. Any corrections are made. A skirt or waistcoat is designed and mock up is constructed and an instruction sheet is written. Before the end of term, the students start on their external which is a report on their years work.

Term 4
Students complete their external and other incomplete work.

Recommended Prior Learning

Must have successfully completed Level 1 or 2 NCEA Technology - Fabrics or by arrangement with the HOD.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

A4 ringbinder and plastic pockets.

Pathway

This is a university approved subject. Credits can be used for entry to university.

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

This course is eligible for subject endorsement.

This course is approved for University Entrance.

Total Credits Available: 16
Internal Assessed Credits: 12
External Assessed Credits: 4
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91612 v3
NZQA Info

Generic Technology 3.5 - Demonstrate understanding of how technological modelling supports technological development and implementation


Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4w *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91621 v3
NZQA Info

Construction and Mechanical Technologies 3.21 - Implement complex procedures using textile materials to make a specified product


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91626 v3
NZQA Info

Construction and Mechanical Technologies 3.26 - Draft a pattern to interpret a design for a garment


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 16
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Approved subject for University Entrance

Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 16

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.