Year 13 Fashion and Interior Design
Subject Description
Teacher in Charge: Ms M. Lang.
In this course, students refine their research, planning, consultation, and problem-solving skills. Engaging in authentic design experiences with clients and stakeholders, addressing specific needs. The focus is on enhancing abilities in drawing, modeling, pattern making, and construction. Students also explore broader technological processes, including sustainability in production and the environmental impact of the fashion industry. Additionally, theypractice costing and wholesaling products. Motivated and creative students can pursue a Technology Scholarship and participate in national design competitions.
Student projects span costume design, fashion design, and interior product design.
The research and development evidence gathered can be used for an external report, enabling students to gain endorsement. This course offers a selection of Achievement Standards, with a maximum of 22 credits available.
Recommended Prior Learning
Year 11 or Year 12 Fashion & Interior Design Technology is recommended.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
$30-$50 materials cost
Pathway
Career pathways: Fashion Design, Costume Design for film/theatre, Stylist, Fashion/Interior Marketing/Promotion, Fashion/Style Journalist, Fabric/Textile Design, CLO 3D Technician/Garment Pattern Maker, Production and Manufacture, Product design and development in a wide range of areas, including garments, costumes, activewear, footwear, jewelry, accessories, and interior products.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Generic Technology 3.3 - Develop a conceptual design considering fitness for purpose in the broadest sense
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Generic Technology 3.4 - Develop a prototype considering fitness for purpose in the broadest sense
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Generic Technology 3.5 - Demonstrate understanding of how technological modelling supports technological development and implementation
NZQA Info
Construction and Mechanical Technologies 3.21 - Implement complex procedures using textile materials to make a specified product
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 22
Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.
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