Textiles: Sustainable Studio (Elective)

“In a small way human creative hands imitate this profusion of God, going beyond the minimum requirements of getting the job done. Creative hands are not content to spread on the frosting; they must make a tasteful arrangement of swirls and colour. They don’t just apply a coat of varnish; they polish the surface until it glows like satin. Creative hands do more than plant seeds; they place them in a tasteful and eye-pleasing garden arrangement.” LeRoy Koopman

Overview

This subject aims to introduce students to the knowledge, understanding and skills of using textiles for product design and art making. Students will engage in the design process as they plan and manage practical projects from conception to realisation. Students will look at sustainable and ethical textile design practices’ that are happening within Australia. Through the analysis of local textile brands students will shine light on how to implement best practice for design and production methods. Students will learn about surface design and study how to create successful pattern and print through the experimentation with fabric media. They will develop designs suitable for application on fabric. Once ideas have been refined students will create their own meter-age fabric to be used in the following unit; garment construction. During this unit students will learn the basics of pattern making and garment construction using their own measurements.  Students will learn how to draft pattern block and make modifications in the creation of a T-shirt. Fabric used to create this garment will be student’s own pattern design from previous unit.

Aims

• To develop critical and creative thinking skills about sustainable and ethical design
• To understand the impact that fashion and design has on local community and environment
• To explore how to use creativity to establish God’s kingdom to earth
• To explain how people working in textile consider factors that impact on design decisions and the technologies used to create designed solutions
• Establish detailed criteria for success, including sustainability considerations, and use these to evaluate their ideas and designed solutions and processes
• To plan and manage projects, making adjustments to plans when necessary

Topics Include

• Design process
• Fashion Design
• Surface Design
• Brand Analysis
• Sewing Machine

Time Allocation

• 5 periods elective Semester 2

Prerequisites

• None

Requirements

• Booklist Items
• Levy Cost

Assessment

• Design folio
• Upcycled Clothing
• Projects
• Research and Brand Analysis

Let the favor of the Lord our God be upon us; establish the work of our hands for us - Yes, establish the work of our hands. Psalm 90:17