Lynfield College Lynfield College

Level 2 Fashion and Design

2TFD
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms S. Wensor.

Who would be interested in this course?

Any student with an interest in fashion and design.  Completion of Year 10 Soft Materials or Level 1 Fashion and Design is an advantage.



In this course students will explore, test and trial various fabric manipulation techniques to develop a quality textiles outcome with special features. The focus is developing student’s knowledge and capabilities while using both domestic and industrial machines. This is a project-based unit, where work is presented in a portfolio. The aim is to support students to produce evidence that may be compiled into a professional portfolio for university applications.

A study of fashion and design opens the way to a wide variety of careers and interests. This course provides vocational pathways in construction and infrastructure, manufacturing and technology, and creative industries. Careers in these industries include: Clothing designer, product designer, interior decorating, film and television costume designer, patternmaker, seamstress, fashion stylist, textile design, merchandiser, fashion marketer, fashion buyer, production manager, fashion retail, fashion illustrator and work that involves critical analysis, marketing and project management through a creative design process.



Faculties:

Technologies


Pathway

Level 3 Fashion and Design

Career Pathways

Patternmaker, Baker, Tailor/Dressmaker, Cutter, Fashion Designer, Sewing Machinist, Interior Designer, Industrial Designer, Model, Photographer, Garment Technician


Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Basic fabrics and haberdashery are provided. Students that wish to use specialist fabrics are required to purchase their own.