Year 10 Textiles and Design Technology HALF Year (10TXDH)

In this half year course students will use textile materials in creative and innovative ways to develop not only their own original designs but solutions to authentic problems.

Students will build on their learning acquired from 9TXD and 9CRT courses. For some students, 10TXDH will be the start of their Textiles and Design learning journey. This course is designed to meet students where they’re at and prepare them for the challenge of NCEA achievement standards in 11TXD.

Similar to year 9 but exploring in more depth, different projects over a longer period of time, students follow a design process to guide their creative thinking in the development of a textile outcome. Students will use freehand and digital sketching to visually communicate their design ideas. They will experiment with a wider variety of textile materials and techniques to select the most suitable to achieve their desired outcomes. Students will further develop the skills and confidence to select and safely use appropriate machines and equipment to develop outcomes.

Textile materials are utilised in almost every industry, from high fashion catwalks to sailing the high seas, war zones to operating theatres. Textiles not only clothe and protect, they communicate and celebrate identities, enhance the performance and functionality of people, products and spaces. More importantly, textile materials enable life saving products to function. The practical skills and process of designing and constructing textile outcomes remains the same regardless of the outcome's end use, so whether it’s a ball dress, backpack or a bullet proof vest, students will gain an introduction to the foundational knowledge, skills and understanding required to develop textile outcomes.  

Learning in this course extends beyond the boundaries of a single subject. By drawing on the skills and knowledge acquired from various disciplines, students will be able to apply their learning in project-based assignments. Through this interdisciplinary approach, they will not only deepen their understanding of technology but also enhance their proficiency in core subjects such as maths, English, and science.

*10TXDH covers the same learning content as 10TXD but less projects and opportunities to refine skills and knowledge due to half the timeframe.