Year 10 Fabric Technology
10FAB Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: L. Van Westrene.
Recommended Prior LearningIt is helpful to have taken Fabric Technology in Year 9.
In Fabric Technology students follow the technology process to design and make outfits for the two units of work:
Unit 1 – Cultural Design – You design four contemporary garments showing an influence from a culture of your choosing. You make one of the garments using a knitted fabric. There is a unit standard connected to this unit worth 5 NCEA credits.
Unit 2 – Street Style – You choose a pattern and make a street style garment. The garment is made from a woven cotton fabric and includes shaping techniques. There is a unit standard connected to this unit worth 5 NCEA credits.
This course is a precursor for NCEA technology and Pre-Academy Fabric courses in the senior school.
Course Overview
Term 1
Cultural Design (Unit 1). You will choose a culture in which to research design features that you can incorporate into your chosen garment which must be made from a knit material. You will learn all the skills required to successfully construct a knit fabric garment. Unit Standard 6694 - Active wear (5 credits)
Term 2
Completion of Unit 1 Cultural Design.
Term 3
Street Style (Unit 2). You will choose a design for a garment constructed with woven cotton fabric. You will be taught how to sew darts, zips, gathers, and various seams and hems suitable for this type of fabric. Unit Standard 6692 - Leisure garment (5 credits)
Term 4
Completion of Unit 2 Street Style.
Pathway
Level 1 Fabric is needed for future courses in Fabric Technology. It is the base course that is built on for future levels. You can request to take fabric without Level 1 but only if you did very well in year 10 Fabric.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationeryincluding 2 trips to fabric shops.