2 Fashion Focus
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Ms N. Singh.
Students will look at the design and development of Fashion and its effect on what we wear. They will also look at how fabric is made and research what makes it fit for purpose. Sewing skills will be improved as will students’ ability to use and alter commercial patterns as well as domestic and industrial sewing machines.
Course Overview
Term 1
AS91356 - Develop a conceptual design for an outcome (6 credits)
Us1540 - Set up, adjust, and operate a domestic lockstitch sewing machine (3 credits)
Learning how to set up, thread, operate and care for the domestic lockstitch sewing machine safely and correctly.
Term 2
US5302 - Cut single ply material by shears in the clothing industry (3 credits)
Pattern Symbols, Pattern Markings, Pattern Layout and cutting of the patterns on the fabric.
Term 3
US20342 - Thread and operate an industrial lockstitch sewing machine in a learning environment (7 credits)
Learning how to set up, thread, operate and care for the industrial lockstitch sewing machine accurately and safely.
Producing samples of work using the industrial lockstitch sewing machine.
Term 4
Completion of assessments and resubmissions.
Recommended Prior Learning
Students should have taken 1FAS or Teacher recommendation/HOD approval.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
1 x 2B5 exercise book
1 x 60 pocket clear file
Pathway
This leads to level 3 Fashion course where students learn how to use the sewing machines and over lockers, design their garments for the chosen occasion and explore the Fashion Tech opportunities at tertiary level.
Assessment Information
Assessments will be done internally at school - both practical and portfolio work.Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Set up, adjust, and operate a domestic lockstitch sewing machine
NZQA Info
Cut single ply material by shears in the clothing industry
NZQA Info
Thread and operate an industrial lockstitch sewing machine in a learning environment
NZQA Info
Generic Technology 2.3 - Develop a conceptual design for an outcome
Pathway Possibilities
Patternmaker, Tailor/Dressmaker, Cutter, Fashion Designer, Sewing Machinist, Jeweller, Make-up Artist, Model, Photographer, Garment Technician,