Rutherford College Rutherford College

Year 9 Soft Materials

9TMS
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms G. Ferguson.

Recommended Prior Learning

This is open to any Year 9 student as an option


Soft Materials


This course involves students learning a range of different practical skills using the sewing machine and other equipment while working through design-based and practical projects. These projects include:

  • Textile art with felt - developing a creative felt flower

  • Creative cushions - developing their machine skills to produce a cushion that reflects their culture

  • Something old, something new- use a commercial pattern to design to make their own Pyjama pants and then upcycle an old T-shirt to give it new life





Learning Areas:

Technology


Pathway

Year 10 Fashion Design

Career Pathways

Jeweller, Retail Manager, Buyer, Laundry Worker/Dry-cleaner, Garment Technician, Animator/Digital Artist, Business Analyst, Software Developer, Patternmaker, Architect, Architectural Technician, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Artist, Sound Technician, Baker, Tailor/Dressmaker, Boat Builder, Naval Architect, Urban/Regional Planner, Cutter, Sewing Machinist, Trainer, Graphic Designer, Interior Designer, Fashion Designer, Make-up Artist, Film/Television Camera Operator



			
					
					Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
										

The costs associated with this course are take home components only.

Stationery Requirements:
Booklet (Provided during class)