9TMS

Year 9 Technology - Soft Materials

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms S. Wensor.


This one term course will provide students with basic knowledge and skills to competently operate specialised equipment used for the development of a hoodie. They will learn construction techniques, pattern work, fabric layout and applied design techniques. These techniques could include – tie dying, screen printing, applique, beading and fabric manipulations.

The course also provides a basis for Year 10 Soft Materials Technology which leads to Year 11 Technology Creative Textiles  (11TCTF), NCEA Levels 2 and 3 Fashion and Textiles Design. Level 3 TFD leads to UE and Scholarship.

Who would be interested in this course?

Any student with an interest in Soft Materials.

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