Year 11 Textiles and Design (11TXD)

In this level 1 NCEA course students use textile materials in creative and innovative ways to engineer solutions to authentic problems. Students will identify an authentic need or opportunity for a real life end-user or stakeholder. Following the Design Thinking process, students will use freehand and digital sketching to visually communicate their design ideas to their end-user/s. They will experiment with and explore what they can do with a range of materials, testing to discover their properties and applications, they will trial a range of construction techniques to select the most appropriate for their outcome. Students will develop the skills and confidence to safely and skilfully use domestic and industrial machines to construct fit for purpose outcomes that address the needs of their end-users. Students will upcycle waste materials in the design and development of an outcome, using sustainable practices to minimise the impact of their process and outcome on the environment.

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 authentic 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. By participating in this course, students will develop capabilities in creativity, problem solving, critical thinking, communication and collaboration. 

Please note: Achievement standards assessed in 11TXD, 11PDT, 11FST, 11DTE are the same. Students are advised against taking more than one of these courses.