Product Design and Technology- Fashion
What is this subject about?
In this introductory course you will gain an understanding of textile design and how to construct garments and products. You will learn a basic understanding of colours and fabrications and apply the correct textiles and applications to your designs. Students are encouraged to develop their creative skills whilst applying technical understanding throughout this course.
Product Design & Technology; Fashion was formally known as Garment Construction. It is the same subject - just re-named to assist with VCE Pathways.
Why might I be interested in this subject?
Students will have the opportunity to renew and extend their sewing machine skills whilst completing a number of sewing samples. Analysis of an existing fashion product will highlight various techniques commonly used. A variety of decorative techniques will be introduced, explored and utilised. Various eras of Fashion History will be discussed and students will research and present their findings in an oral presentation. Students will explore the work of designers as a source of inspiration for their projects. Assessment tasks include a folio, written assignments, support material and an end of semester examination.
How will I demonstrate my learning?
- Digital Folio or Visual Diary
- Garment construction
- Textiles product
- Research Assignment
Possible VCE Pathways in this learning area
This subject is a direct pathway to VCE Art Creative Practice. However, all the subjects in Visual Arts Electives can prepare you for VCE studies such as; Art Creative Practice, Product Design & Technology, Visual Communication Design. These courses have many common components and transferrable skills.
This subject was formally known as Garment Construction - it has been renamed Product Design & Technology (Fashion) to help with understanding the VCE pathways and more current terminology used in the creative field.
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