St Mary’s College (Wellington) St Mary’s College (Wellington)

Level 1 Fashion Design Technology

11FDT
Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms S. Mountfort.

This course is open entry.

  • Fashion Design Technology is a hands-on, creative subject. 
  • You will learn about the elements and principles of design and develop knowledge about materials, techniques, and processes that can be used in your own fashion projects. 
  • You will develop a brief that addresses a need or opportunity, develop a conceptual design, test out design ideas, techniques, and materials, and prototype your design. You will also learn about sustainable practices and how they can be applied in fashion design. 
  • You will learn to evaluate and critique designs. 

Involves:

  • Creativity, problem solving, critical thinking, technical skills, and understanding of social, cultural, and ethical implications

Course Overview

  • 2 Internals, 1 External
  • 16 credits total




Learning Areas:

Technology


Assessment Information

Standards are subject to change at the discretion of the HOLA Technology.

Career Pathways

Animator/Digital Artist, Advertising Specialist, Copywriter, Sales and Marketing Manager, Aeronautical Engineer, Mechanical Engineering Technician, Business Analyst, Software Developer, Statistician, Architect, Architectural Technician, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Artist, Film and Video Editor, Electronics Engineer, Glazier, Baker, Textile Process Operator, Upholsterer, Patternmaker, Tailor/Dressmaker, Cutter, Fashion Designer, Sewing Machinist, Jeweller, Make-up Artist, Model, Photographer, Garment Technician


Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Voluntary course contribution of $35.


Disclaimer

All subject selections are provisional only and are subject to:

and the final decision is at the discretion of the Head of Learning Area for that subject.