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

Level 2 Fashion Design Technology

12FDT
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 learn to evaluate and critique designs.
  • 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

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


Career Pathways

Animator/Digital Artist, Mining Engineer, Advertising Specialist, Sales and Marketing Manager, Aeronautical Engineer, Statistician, Architect, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Artist, Film and Video Editor, Sound Technician, Glazier, Baker, Tailor/Dressmaker, Cutter, Fashion Designer, Sewing Machinist, Jeweller, Make-up Artist, Model, Photographer, Garment Technician, Copywriter, Survey Technician, Agricultural/Horticultural Scientist, Mechanical Engineering Technician, Paramedic, Business Analyst, Software Developer, Patternmaker, Aquaculture Farmer, Marine Biologist, Medical Physicist, Electronics Engineer, Bank Worker, Biochemist, Biomedical Engineer, Biotechnologist, Fabrication Engineer, Cabinet Maker, Clinical Physiologist, Farm Assistant, Chemist, Architectural Technician, Heavy Truck Driver, Chemical Engineer, Metal Worker, Mechanical Engineer, Buyer, Textile Process Operator, Conservator, Crane Operator, Medical Imaging Technologist, Plasterer, Fencer, Purchasing/Supply Officer, Recycler/Dismantler, Roofer, Signmaker


Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Voluntary course contribution of $45.


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.