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The Preliminary course involves the study of design, communication techniques, manufacturing methods, fibres, yarns, fabrics and the Australian Textile, Clothing, Footwear and Allied Industries. Practical experiences, experimenting and product manufacturing are integrated throughout the content areas and include the completion of two preliminary textile projects. These projects develop each student's creative abilities and skills in designing, manipulating, experimenting and selecting appropriate fabrics for an end use.

The HSC course builds upon the Preliminary course and involves the study of fabric colouration and decoration, historical design development, cultural factors that influence design and designers, contemporary designers, end-use applications of textiles, innovations and emerging textile technologies, appropriate textile technology and environmental sustainability, current issues and the marketplace.

This course involves the development of a Major Textiles Project, worth 50% of the HSC mark. The project is selected from one of the five focus areas and enables students to explore an area of interest. The project has two components: the supporting documentation and textile item(s).

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The Year 11 formal school-based assessment program is to reflect the following components, weightings, and requirements.

ComponentWeightingKnowledge and understanding of course content50%Skills and knowledge in the design, manufacture and management of textiles projects50%

The Year 11 formal school-based assessment program is to reflect the following requirements:

3 assessment tasks

only one task may be a formal written examination.

The recommended weighting for any individual task is 20% to 40%.

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The components and weightings for Year 12 are mandatory.

ComponentWeightingKnowledge and understanding of course content50%Skills and knowledge in the design, manufacture and management of a major textiles project50%

The Year 12 formal school-based assessment program includes:

a maximum of 4 assessment tasks

the minimum weighting for an individual task is 10%

the maximum weighting for an individual task is 40%

only one task may be a formal written examination with a maximum weighting of 30%.

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Example 1: Design and Planning – Presentation

A presentation after the completion of the design and planning assesses astudent’s knowledge, understanding and skills at a key point in time.

A presentation may requirestudents to include:

research and resource selection

development of ideas including drawings sketches and/or visual communication

appropriate design development including experimenting and evaluating

planning, including timelines.

Example 2: Project Development and Management – Report

A report after the completion of substantial aspects of the development and production of the major project

A report may requirestudents to:

consider the materials, equipment and manufacturing processes necessary for the successful completion of their textile item(s)

analyse the functional and aesthetic design features of their textile item(s)

evaluate the properties and performance of the fabric, yarns and fibres used in the construction of their textile item(s)

develop the sketches to support their visual design development, identify the strengths and weaknesses.

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what if the students dont want to do the work properly

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Student time management

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challenges with students who need adjustments and provisions

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what if i dont know how to help a student with something they ask like i dont know how to sew something

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what if the school doesnt have the right equipment

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Students changing their design ideas late into project development

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what if i am bad a teaching it and accidentally miss content somehow

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Students not being able to access resources to construct their projects due to availability or costs

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im worried it might get too much work or hard to teach major works because you have to keep on top of like a whole class of students

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Parents/Carers making issues out of course/assessment requirements

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what if i have REALLY needy students who want me to do everything and never leave me alone

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students having really bad spelling and grammar

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my students pick it as bludge subject