TCFAB1

Level 1 Fabric Technology

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: L. Van Westrene.

This course will be helpful preparing students for a future in the field of fashion. Students will design and create a garment for a chosen occasion. 

This course is a pathway that includes university approved credits at Yr13.

This course cannot be taken in conjunction with Food technology or Resistant Materials Technology as they all teach the same standards.

Course Overview

Term 1
The students choose their event, research it, and design possible garments suitable to be worn at the event. Look into possible patterns available, research available materials, and get stakeholder feedback.

Term 2
Students choose a pattern which is close to their chosen design and compare their measurements to the patterns measurements and make necessary adjustments for fit or design. Students need to research techniques suitable for their garment and fabric choice. A mock-up or prototype is then constructed to ensure they have adapted the pattern to get the correct look and size. All this work is recorded by photos and written explanation in their portfolio Final brief can be written once fabric is chosen.

Term 3
Students will purchase their final chosen fabric. Students will trial their chosen techniques on that fabric and choose the ones they believe to be best for their fabric and garment. Final garment is constructed.

Term 4
Completion of their external and any other outstanding work is carried out.

Recommended Prior Learning

Students do not have to have taken Fabric Technology in previous years, although it is preferred.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

A4 ringbinder and plastic pockets.

Pathway

You could also go into the Fashion Academy

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.

Total Credits Available: 16 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 4 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 12 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 92012 v3
NZQA Info
Materials and Processing Technology 1.1 - Develop a Materials and Processing Technology outcome in an authentic context
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 92013 v3
NZQA Info
Materials and Processing Technology 1.2 - Experiment with different materials to develop a Materials and Processing Technology outcome
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 92015 v3
NZQA Info
Materials and Processing Technology 1.4 - Demonstrate understanding of techniques selected for a feasible Materials and Processing Technology outcome
Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
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: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0