Unit 1 - Design
Weighting – 20%
Major Textile Project – 50%
Length of Unit – 12 weeks – commencing Term 4 through to Wk 2 Term 1
Unit Description
Students will commence their MTP. Term 4 is the project planning stage.
Students will seek inspiration, develop and evaluate designs and undertake
experiments before deciding on a final design. Assessment Task No 1 is a
Project Proposal, due week 7.
Syllabus Outcomes
H1.1 critically analyses and explains the factors that have contributed
to the design and manufacture of the Major Textiles Project
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
The topics covered are Fabric Colouration and Decoration, Historical Design
Development and Contemporary Designers.
H6.1 analyses the influence of historical, cultural and contemporary
developments on textiles.
Students will gain knowledge and will learn how to colour fabrics using
dyeing, printing and marbling methods that are able to be done at school.
The will also revise their skills in fabric decoration such as appliqué and
embroidery.
Students will briefly outline the historical development of design in one
focus area and discuss its influence on society and/or the influence of society
on the design development.
Students will gain a knowledge about sources of inspiration for designers;
factors that determine the success or failure of designers; trends in society
that influence designers and undertake and investigation of at least one
contemporary designer.
Resources
Castle & Peters, Textiles & Design
Strecker, Fashion Design
books, magazines and catalogues
fabric decoration resources for creative machine embroidery and appliqué
dyeing and printing requirements – all available in storeroom
Useful websites
http://www.thecavalcade.org/Default.aspx Australian site - history of fashion
http://fashion-era.com/ last 200 years – history of fashion
http://www.atasda.org.au/index.htm Aust Textile Arts and Surface Decoration Assoc
http://members.ozemail.com.au/~embgdnsw/index_page.html the Embroiderers Guild
of NSW
SGHS Intranet
www.collettedinnigan.com.au
Term 4 - Content
Students learn about:
Fabric colouration and decoration
 principles of applying colour to fabrics
 methods of fabric decoration, including
printing, dyeing, appliqué and embroidery
Historical design development
 overview of design developments in society
through the focus area - apparel
Contemporary designers
 sources of inspiration for designers
 factors that determine the success or failure
of designers:
– external factors, including economic,
political, social, ecological and
technological
– internal factors, including expertise,
facilities and financial
 trends in society that influence:
– apparel designers
– interior designers
– costume designers
– textile art designers
– non-apparel designers
Students learn to:
Teaching / Learning Strategies and
Assessment
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investigate, through experimentation, the
principles of dyeing, printing, appliqué and
embroidery
Information from Castle & Peters and Strecker
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select and apply appropriate methods of
fabric colouration and decoration for a
specific end-use
Teacher guided practical lessons to develop
skills in fibre, yarn and fabric dyeing, marbling
and screen printing, appliqué and embroidery.
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briefly outline the historical development of
the selected focus area – apparel and discuss
its influence on society and/or the influence
of society on the design development
Teacher may decide on specific case study eg.
apparel silhouette changes from 1900 to 1970 or
development of the swimming costume.
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undertake an investigation of at least one
contemporary designer, analysing the
influences that:
– the designer has on trends, and/or
– trends have on the designer.
Information from Castle & Peters and Strecker
on sources of inspiration. Teacher led exercises
on developing designs from different forms of
inspiration – these exercises will be undertaken
during the development of the MTP as well.
Students will learn about the factors that
determine success or failure of designers and
examine trends in society before undertaking a
case study of a contemporary designer eg.
Collette Dinnigan case study on SGHS Intranet.
Major Textile Project
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the project is to be selected from ONE of the
following focus areas:
– apparel
– furnishings
– costume
– textile arts
– non-apparel
Design inspiration
including:
 relevance to focus area
 justification of creative and/or innovative
design
 relationship to historical, cultural or
contemporary factors
 communication techniques
 analyse significant cultural/ historical and
contemporary influences
 communicate the justification of creative
and/or innovative design
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Visual design development
 inspiration, development and evaluation of
design ideas
 functional and aesthetic design
explain the relationship between the Major
Textiles Project and the selected focus area
It is expected that 50% of class time will be
devoted to developing the MTP. Throughout
Term 4 students will seek inspiration and
develop design ideas across a range of focus
areas. Students will evaluate designs before
deciding on a focus area, then develop more
design ideas. The Final Design should be
decided by Week 5, so that they may commence
Assessment Task 1 which is a MTP Project
Proposal.
The Project Proposal will address their
Inspiration, Final Design, Experiments and
Investigations to be undertaken and an Action
Plan. They will also address the communication
techniques they intend to you eg. folio size,
paper, font, creating collages, tables, flowcharts
etc…
research, analyse and visually communicate
appropriate design ideas for the Major
Textiles Project
Assessment Task 1 – MTP Project Proposal
Due – Week 7
Unit 2 - Properties & Performance of Textiles (Part 1)
Weighting – 20%
Major Textile Project – 50%
Length of Unit - 4 weeks in Term 1
Unit Description
In the Preliminary course students learned about the properties of fibres,
yarns and fabrics. In this topic – End-use Applications, the students will
extend their knowledge to include finishes, then apply that knowledge to
determine the most suitable end-use applications of textiles in all the focus
areas.
Syllabus Outcomes
H3.1 explains the interrelationship between fabric, yarn and fibre
properties
H4.1 justifies the selection of fabric, yarn, fibre and fabric finishing
techniques for specific end-uses
Students should be able to recognise a wide variety of textiles and know how
to utilise experiments that would help determine fibre content and fabric
properties.
In their MTP, students undertake an investigation of the fibre content, yarn
and fabric structure and fabric properties of the major textiles use. In the
early weeks of Term 1 students should complete these experiments before
commencing production of their project. Students should also experiment
with manufacturing techniques. If possible, a toile of the MTP should be
made before commencing the project, so that final pattern alterations can be
made.
Resources
Castle & Peters, Textiles & Design
Gohl & Vilensky, Textiles for Modern Living
information on SGHS Intranet
fabric, yarn and fibre samples
Useful websites
http://www.cottonaustralia.com.au Cotton Australia
http://www.wool.com/index.php Australian Woolmark
http://www.fiberworld.com/ man made fibres
http://www.fabriclink.com/home.html Fabric Link
http://www.lycra.com/ Lycra
Term 1 - Content
Students learn about:
End-use applications
 the influences of fabric, yarn and fibre
properties and fabric finishes on the
selection of textile end-uses in each of the
focus areas: apparel, furnishings, costume,
textile arts, non-apparel
Teaching / Learning Strategies and
Assessment
 analyse and evaluate the functional criteria
for items from one focus area to determine
the contributing fabric, yarn and fibre
properties and fabric finishes eg. furnishings
Revise fibre, yarn and fabric properties and
testing techniques.
Information sourced from Castle & Peters, the
SGHS Intranet & recommended weblinks on
finishing techniques to enhance fabric
performance, including soil-resistant finishes
and finishing techniques for a special purpose,
such as fire retardant finishes.
Students to describe the major fibre, yarn and
fabric properties and appropriate finishing
techniques for a range of furnishing fabric
samples.
Major Textile Project
Investigation, experimentation and evaluation  investigate and experiment with materials,
equipment and manufacturing processes for
 materials, equipment and manufacturing
the production of a Major Textiles Project
processes
 selection of appropriate fabric, yarn and
 make effective decisions based on the
fibre
application of knowledge
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evaluate and document the properties and
performance of the fabric/s, yarn/s and
fibre/s selected for the Major Textiles
Project
Students are to return to school after the summer
holidays with their fabrics ready to commence
investigation work and experiment with
manufacturing techniques.
Students will be following their own Action Plan
and submitting sections of their support
document to teacher as per teacher’s plan.
Students are to commence production of actual
MTP item by week 5.
Assessment Task No 2 – examination covering
MTP inspiration and design development,
Design topics covered and End-use applications
topic
Unit 3 – Design
Weighting – 20%
Major Textile Project – 50%
Length of Unit – 2 weeks
Unit Description
After the Term 1 assessment period, the students will complete the last
Design topic - Cultural factors that influence Design and Designers. The
students will gain a knowledge and understanding of the strong link between
culture and textile art forms and textiles. They will complete an
investigation of one culture and analyse the factors influencing its textile
design eg. Scottish tartans, Indian saris, Japanese kimono, Javanese batik.
Syllabus Outcomes
A student:
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
H6.1 analyses the influence of historical, cultural and contemporary
developments on textiles
Students will be at the production stage of their MTP and completing each
section of the Supporting Document as per the teacher’s plan
Resources
Castle & Peters, Textiles & Design
Strecker – Fashion Design
Information on SGHS Intranet
books, magazines and websites
Useful websites
www.style.com contemporary fashion site
Content
The students learn about:
Cultural factors that influence design and
designers
 textile production and textile art forms
 textiles as a medium for self-expression and
communication between people
 effects of the culture on textile design in
contemporary society
 external factors that have influenced textile
design ie. economic, political, social and
ecological
 cultural influences, including geographic
location, resources available and
technological developments, religious
practices, workers’ skills and status
The students learn to:
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Major Textile Project
At this time students are involved in the
production of their textile item and completing
each section of the Supporting Document as per
the teacher’s plan
Suggested Teaching / Learning Strategies and
Assessment
identify textile production and textile art
forms from different cultures
identify examples of textile design used for
self-expression and communication
between people
identify examples of how culture affects
contemporary textile design
analyse the external factors influencing
textile design
analyses how cultural factors such as
geographic location and resources available
etc… led to the development of textile
design in different cultures
Information sourced from Castle & Peters,
the SGHS Intranet
investigate ONE culture and analyse the
factors influencing its textile design
Students will undertake an investigation of one
culture and analyse the factors influencing its
textile design eg. Scottish tartan, Japanese
kimono.
This topic requires that the students have a good
knowledge of lots of examples of textiles from
different cultures and that they are able to
analyse the cultural influences on contemporary
textiles. Make extensive use of magazines,
books and the Internet to find examples.
Unit 4 - Properties and Performance of Textiles (Part 2)
Weighting – 20%
Major Textile Project – 50%
Length of Unit – 6 weeks
Unit Description
This area of study allows students to develop knowledge and understanding
of scientific and technological developments in the textiles industry.
Students will gain knowledge about developments in fibre, yarn, fabric and
finishes technology; computer based machinery that saves time and costs
and fabric decoration techniques. The student should be able to evaluate the
impact of these developments on the textiles industry and list advantages and
disadvantages to the consumer, manufacturer, employee and the
environment.
Syllabus Outcomes
The student:
H3.2 develops knowledge and awareness of emerging textile
technologies
The students will complete the textiles item for their MTP by the end of
Term 2. At this stage the students should be documenting the
Manufacturing Specifications section of the Supporting Document.
Resources
Castle & Peters, Textiles & Design
SGHS Intranet
Useful websites
http://www.fibersource.com/f-tutor/micro.htm microfibre
http://www.fibersource.com/f-tutor/bicomponent.htm bicomponent
fibres
Content
Students learn about:
Students learn to:
Teaching / Learning Strategies and
Assessment
Innovations and emerging textile technologies
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innovations and technological advances in:
i) the use of textiles to enhance
performance
– fibre, including microfibre
– yarn, including bicomponent
– fabric, including washable webs
ii) machinery to improve construction or save
time, including computer-linked machines,
computer-aided design (CAD) and
computer-aided manufacture (CAM)
iii) decorative techniques to enhance design,
including digital printing
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Information from Castle & Peters, SGHS
Intranet and websites
Videos on CAD/CAM systems
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investigate and use, as appropriate, a range
of innovative advances in textile materials
and techniques
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evaluate the impact of technological
advances in machinery on the changing
nature of the industry
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investigate TWO innovations in finishing
techniques to determine their impact on
fabric performance
iv) finishing techniques to enhance fabric
performance, including soil-resistant finishes
and finishing techniques for a special
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purpose, such as fire retardant finishes
 the advantages and disadvantages of
innovations and related textile technologies
on:
– the consumer
– the manufacturer
– the employee
– the environment
identify and discuss areas of textile
production that utilise new textile
technologies
investigate an innovation in fabric
development, yarn development and fibre
development and the impact of each on
society and the environment
Besides gaining knowledge about the emerging
and innovative technologies, students should be
evaluating the impact of each on the various
stakeholders in the textile industry and on our
environment.
Major Textile Project
Manufacturing specification including:
description
– written description, pattern company and
pattern number (if applicable)
 production drawings
– front and back views, pattern shapes and
pattern markings
 technical production plans
– fabric swatches, quantity of material,
notions required, itemised cost, total
cost, order of construction
 product label
– legal requirements, including care
instructions, fibre content, size, country
of manufacture, brand name
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develop and produce manufacturing
specifications for the Major Textiles Project
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manage time effectively in the completion of
a quality Major Textiles Project
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design and produce a label/s suitable for the
Major Textiles Project item/s
Students should be documenting the
manufacturing specifications section of the
Supporting Document.
Assessment Task 3 – Oral presentation of
investigation and experimentation section of
Supporting Document
Unit 5 – Australian Textile, Clothing, Footwear and Allied Industry
Weighting – 10%
Major Textile Project – 50%
Length of Unit – 8 weeks
Unit Description
Studies in this area will enable students to make decisions about factors
affecting the consumer, producer, manufacturer and retailer.
The Marketplace topic should be completed before the end of Term 2. The
Appropriate Textile Technology and Environmental Sustainability topic
should be completed at the beginning of Term 3 before the Trial HSC
examination. The Current Issues topic is completed after the Trial HSC.
Syllabus Outcomes
The student:
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
H6.1 analyses the influence of historical, cultural and contemporary
developments of textiles.
Each of these topics requires the students to make evaluations and be able to
discuss and debate impacts on society and the environment
The production of the MTP textile item should be completed at the end of
Term 2. Students should use the holiday time to complete their Supporting
Document. The completed project is handed in Monday of week 2 ready for
photographing, and parading on assembly, packing and completing
certification well before the commencement of the Trial HSC exams.
Resources
Castle & Peters, Textiles & Design
Strecker, Fashion Design
various ClickView videos – How Green are my Jeans
SGHS Intranet
Useful websites
http://www.peteralexander.com.au/ Peter Alexander site
http://www.sussan.com.au/home.asp Sussans site
http://www.kmart.com.au/ K Mart site
http://www.demi.org.uk sustainable design
http://www.cfd.rmit.edu.au/sustainable_products/erd_guidelines_textiles
RMIT sustainable design in textiles
http://eartheasy.com/wear_ecospun.htm Ecospun - fibre recycled from
PET bottles
Term 4 - Content
Students learn about:
Marketplace
 aspects of marketing of textile products,
including:
– product planning
– place and distribution channels
– price structure
– promotion strategies
 product life cycle
 target markets
Appropriate textile technology and
environmental sustainability
 selection of appropriate technology in the
industry
– resources, alternatives and limitations
 appropriate and sustainable textile resources
– recycling
– pollution
– government legislation
Current issues
 current issues that affect the industry,
including:
– globalisation of design, manufacture,
distribution and marketing
– imports/exports
– skill level of workers
– changing consumer demands and
lifestyle: sun protection factor clothing,
clothing made from organic sources
– manufacturing strategies, niche and
mass-produced good
Students learn to:
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Teaching / Learning Strategies and
Assessment
compare TWO different product marketing
strategies for ONE aspect of a focus area
(apparel, furnishings, costume, textile arts,
non-apparel) and explain why they are
appropriate for a specific textile product
Information from Castle & Peters and Strecker
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discuss how the selection of resources and
processes will impact upon the environment
Refer to SGHS Intranet for links to legislation,
information on LCA, environmental concerns
and solutions.
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identify the problems of pollution and
recycling of materials associated with the
industry
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evaluate the impact of government
legislation on the industry
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complete a Life Cycle Assessment of an
Australian cotton T shirt
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investigate and debate a range of issues that
impact upon the Australian Textile,
Clothing, Footwear and Allied Industries
Refer to SGHS Intranet for case study –
Marketing pyjamas through Peter Alexander,
Sussans and K Mart.
Students should be able to discuss and debate
issues seeing that there are no black and white
answers to the many environmental impacts
caused by the textiles industry.
Assessment Task 4 – Trial HSC examination
Refer to information on SGHS Intranet.
Students should be able to discuss the pros and
cons of current issues especially how the textile
industry is surviving in Australia in the face of
the industry restructuring, the globalisation of
the textiles industry and changing consumer
demands. Students should be able to name and
describe Australian textile items that are mass
produced as against niche products.