Year 10 Fashion Design Technology
10TTT Course Description
Students will develop a range of different skills and have access to state-of-the-art equipment including innovative design software, laser cutter, computer-guided embroidery, high-precision cricut cutting machine, photo-sensitive multi-layered screen printing, and industrial quality sewing machines. They will work in a variety of contexts including:
- Applied Design: students will explore screen printing, block printing, applique, tie dye, machine embroidery, and work with fabric in a creative way.
- Sportswear: students will develop their garment construction skills by making hoodies. This project will also include a research assignment on sportswear.
- Ethical Fashion: students will explore contemporary global issues in the fashion industry and create an up-cycled garment of their own.
- Gifts: students will implement their own personal brief to address the needs of a client and develop a textile item of their choice
Further courses are available in Years 11, 12 and 13. There are career opportunities in all fields of clothing and related industries for example, Apparel and Textile design, Interior design or in the Technology Industry through product development and project management.
*No prior experience required
Learning Areas:
Pathway
NCEA Level 1 Fashion Design Technology
Career PathwaysDiversional and Recreational Therapist, Artist, Tailor/Dressmaker, Print Finisher, Textile Process Operator, Cutter, Fashion Designer, Sewing Machinist, Graphic Designer, Interior Designer, Industrial Designer, Conservator, Curator, Graphic Pre-press Worker, Visual Merchandiser, Engineering Machinist, Exhibition and Collections Technician, Market Research Analyst, Printer, Private Teacher/Tutor, Secondary School Teacher, Garment Technician
Contributions and Equipment/StationeryA $60 fee covers classroom supplies—including sewing and embroidery thread, zippers, inks, dyes, Cricut iron-on vinyl, sample calico fabric, and interfacing.
To complete their sewing projects throughout the year, students will need to purchase cotton and sweatshirt fabric for creating a tote bag and a hoodie. For the sustainability-themed project, they will repurpose an existing garment (upcycle). For their final project, students are encouraged to use leftover scrap pieces to design and sew a new creation.
Additionally, students who have not taken the Year 9 Fashion Design course will need to purchase basic sewing tools (e.g., pins, a seam ripper, and an extra bobbin).