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).

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%.

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%.

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.