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Textile Studies 11 and 12 focusses on the contemporary and historical significance of textiles. Students increase their awareness of the versatility of textiles by participating in activities such as designing, producing, and evaluating textile items. They also develop the ability to express themselves creatively through the medium of textiles. Students learn to use various equipment and techniques to create textile items from raw fibres, spun yearns, and finished fabrics. in addition, they learn to recycle and remodel, manage time and energy, and investigate global issues related to textile production and consumption. Textile studies 11 and 12 encourages students to recognize applications of their learning at home, in business, and in the community. students may choose to pursue further study in fashion design, production, marketing, and other textile-related careers.
The prescribed learning outcomes for Textile studies 11 and 12 are grouped under five interrelated curriculum organizers:
Students learn how artistic principles and elements are applied to textile design and use. 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 environmental, 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.
History, Culture, and Tradition
Students explore factors (e.g., economics, politics, symbolism) that have influenced the use of textiles in the past and in the present. As they create their own textile products, students adapt and incorporate historical, cultural, and traditional elements.
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Revised: September 23, 1998
