Baradene College
Year 11 Construction and Materials Technology
Subject Description
Head of Faculty: Mr G. Evans.
Students in Year 11 Construction and Materials Technology will develop design and construction abilities through two creative and hands-on projects, creating their own full outfit by the end of the year.
This course has a strong focus on pattern adaptation and construction techniques for both knit and woven materials and covers most of the basic skills needed for students to be able to design and make their own clothing.
Students learn about design elements, and some design and fashion history and how this can inform an effective design.
Subject Overview
Term 1
Students generate design ideas for a knit top.
Term 2
Students learn pattern adaptation techniques. They adapt a block pattern to create a pattern for their own design of a knit top.
Term 3
Students complete the construction of their knit top.
Students design a garment to go with their knit top. They choose one option from this list: skirt, pants, or shorts.
Term 4
Students complete construction of their skirt, pants or shorts.
Prerequisites
Year 10 Construction and Materials Technology is an advantage but is not essential.
Pathway
Assessment Information
Students submit a portfolio of evidence of their technological process with their completed patterns and garments.| # | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| # 11CMT01 | Generate and refine design ideas informed by research. | Internal | 33.00% |
| # 11CMT02 | Make basic adaptations to a pattern to enable a design to fit a person or item. | Internal | 33.00% |
| # 11CMT03 | Develop a materials and processing technology outcome in an authentic context. | Internal | 33.00% |
Possible Careers
Patternmaker, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Artist, Baker, Tailor/Dressmaker, Print Finisher, Cafe/Restaurant Manager, Chef, Watchmaker and Repairer, Cutter, Fashion Designer, Sewing Machinist, Graphic Designer, Industrial Designer, Jeweller, Make-up Artist, Graphic Pre-press Worker, Printer, Valuer, Garment Technician,
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