Barrenjoey High School

Objectives

Students will develop:

HSC Outcomes

A student:

1. knowledge and understanding of the functional and aesthetic requirements of textiles for a range of applications;

H1.1 critically analyses and explains the factors that have contributed to the design and manufacture of the Major Textiles Projects;

H1.2 designs a textile item/s that demonstrates an understanding of functional and aesthetic requirements;

H1.3 identifies the principles of colouration for specific end uses.

2. practical skills in design and manipulation of textiles through the use of appropriate technologies;

H2.1 communicates design concepts and manufacturing specifications to both technical and non-technical audiences;

H2.2 demonstrates proficiency in the manufacture of a textile item/s;

H2.3 effectively manages the design and manufacture of a Major Textiles Project to completion.

3. the ability to apply knowledge and understanding of the properties and performance of textiles to the development and manufacture of textile items;

H3.1 explains the interrelationships between fabric, yarn and fibre properties;

H3.2 develops knowledge and awareness of emerging textile technologies.

4. skills in experimentation, critical analysis and the discriminatory selection of textiles for specific end uses.

H4.1 justifies the selection of fabric, yarn, fibre and fabric finishing techniques, materials and equipment for a specific end use;

H4.2 selects and justifies manufacturing techniques, materials and equipment for a specific end use.

5. knowledge and understanding of Australian textile, clothing, footwear and allied industries;

H5.1 investigates and describes aspects of marketing in the textile industry;

H5.2 analyses and discusses the impact of current issues on the Australian textiles industry.

6. an appreciation of the significance of textiles in society.

H6.1 analyses the influence of historical, cultural and contemporary developments on textiles.