Whangaparaoa College
Learning Areas:
Pathway
Year 8 Textiles Technology
8CLTX Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mrs D. Davies.
Recommended Prior LearningNone.
Year 8 Textiles introduces learners to the skills of textile design and construction in a practical sense.
Learners will:
- use patterns to construct a personal Pēke taura/Drawstring Bag for their use, using machine skills
- create a hand stitched item to develop hand eye skills and the simple enjoyment of creating unique crafts
Learning Areas:
Pathway
Year 9 Food and Textiles Technology, Year 9 Materials Technology/Design and Visual Communication
Career PathwaysPatternmaker, Tailor/Dressmaker, Cutter, Fashion Designer, Sewing Machinist, Jeweller, Make-up Artist, Model, Photographer, Garment Technician
Course Contribution and Equipment (this value is only indicative)$25
Cost of fabric, dye, fabric paint, thread and printed booklet