Level Three Textile Design

Level

NCEA Level 3 with Achievement Standards

Entry Requirement

14 credits from either L1 Textile Design or L2 Textile Design

HOD approval requested where students can demonstrate appropriate prior experience.

A strong desire to be creative and innovative in the design and making of products in a practical environment.

Cost

$30. In the development of design solutions, students will be encouraged to manufacture products with a high quality take home value.

Students will provide their own materials for practical projects, eg patterns, fabrics etc...

Course Outline

This course is mostly assessed internally and aims to develop creative and manipulative skills through the design and construction of garments. Students will develop their skills in the selection of fabrics, research, construction and problem-solving to a tertiary level. 

Assessment

Internals 

AS 91623 - Implement complex procedures to create an applied design    4 credits

AS 91621 - Implement complex procedures using textile materials to make a specified product    6 credits

AS 91611 - Develop a prototype considering fitness for purpose 6 Credits

Externals 

AS 91613 - Demonstrate understanding of material development    4 credits

Where Does It Lead

Polytechnic and University courses

Employment in the clothing and retail industry.

Self employment

Further Information

Miss Bronwyn Lewis