Students learn to use various equipment and techniques to create textile items from raw fibres, spun yearns, and finished fabrics. Textile studies 11 and 12 encourages students to recognize applications of their learning at home , in business, and in the community. As students produce and use textiles, they develop an appreciation for the creative process as expressed through the medium of textiles. Textile Processes Students learn about the processes, such as design and embellishment, that are required to produce a finished textile item from raw fibres. They compare traditional methods to those using current technology, and they apply many of these processes to produce textile items.
Students also explore career opportunities in the textile industry.
Consumerism Students explore how the use of clothing and textile products changes throughout life. They investigate the environment al, cultural, and economic factors that influence the purchase of textile items, and they increase their awareness of the impact of their own textile choices on others, locally and globally. Students also use this knowledge to make responsible choices. As they create their own textile products, students adapt and incorporate historical, cultural, and traditional elements. All Rights Reserved.