St Peter’s School (Cambridge)
Year 11 - Fashion Design
Course Description
This course explores specific techniques of a selected garment. 50 samples will be collated into a portfolio to gain a deeper understanding of construction, measurement and finishings. A garment is then constructed to demonstrate understanding. Students will learn about patterns, construction order and then make adaptions to their patterns to reflect a final design of an outfit following the design process.
Students will:
- Work from a design brief
- Formulate and use weekly plans to aid the construction of an item
- Develop specifications to meet a brief
- Review and critique plans of action
- Use testing to justify design ideas
- Gain independence with practical techniques and equipment
- Use a range of stakeholders and feedback to develop design ideas
- Develop basic pattern making skills
- Use templates to create outfit illustrations
Pre-requisites
There are no pre-requisites for this course however, it is recommended to have studied this course at year 9 or 10.
Notice of risk - students of technology courses should be compliant with all health and safety guidelines to protect themselves and others. Students failing to do so could be removed from the course.
Course Specific Costs
$40 (approximately) - consumables
Students will also be charged for fabrics and notions for each assignment.
Pathway
Fashion design can lead to numerous careers in the design and fashion industry, with jobs such as buyers, textile producers, designers, fashion stylists, interior design and photographers. This course also provides useful life skills such a problem solving, critical thinking, perseverance, time management and everyday measurement calculations.
Disclaimer
Specific course content may change from what has been advertised in order to remain current and meet students' needs.
The school has the right to make the best decision based on both staffing, and overall student interest, when preparing the final timetable.
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