Level 3 Fabric Technology
TMF301 Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: L. Van Westrene.
Recommended Prior LearningMust have successfully completed Level 1 or 2 NCEA Technology - Fabrics or by arrangement with the HOD.
Note - Students taking this course as well as COM301 should note that there may be some duplication of Technology standards between the courses.
Students design for a special occasion. This occasion must be held near the end of the year. You will learn how to draft a pattern from personal measurements. You will create your own pattern and instructions on how to make your designed garment. Students also learn how to use specialty fabrics eg Satin, Sheers, Lace, Velvet, Sequins.
The achievement standards in this course are on the approved list for university entrance.
Course Overview
Term 1
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. In this term they need to choose a possible occasion and start to research specialty fabrics.
Term 2
Once specialty fabrics are chosen, possible designs are explored and availability of fabric is assessed a final choice is made. Students next learn pattern making using quarter scale, before embarking on making their own pattern from their cardboard block. The next step is to make a mock-up of their garment out of similar fabric to check fit and style features. Once completed and fitted a final pattern complete with instruction sheet is produced.
Term 3
The final garment can now be constructed. 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.
Pathway
This is a university approved subject. Credits can be used for entry to university.
Contributions and Equipment/StationeryA4 ringbinder and plastic pockets.