NATIONAL 4 / 5 & HIGHER

This course comprises three mandatory units and a course assignment which encourage the learner to develop problem- solving techniques, make informed choices and take responsibility for the development of an idea through the planning, making and evaluation of fashion/ textile items.
Mandatory units:
• Textile Technologies
• Fashion/ Textile Item Development
• Fashion and Textile Choices

COURSE AIMS

The purpose of this course is to develop the skills and knowledge to support fashion /textile related activities.
The course is practical and experiential. Learners will plan make and evaluate straightforward fashion / textile items to given briefs.
The aims of the course are to enable learners to develop:
• Practical skills and textile construction techniques
• Safe use of tools and equipment
• Knowledge of textile properties and characteristics
• Knowledge of a range of factors that influence fashion / textile choices
• Basic investigation and evaluation skills

The course also contributes to the development of numeracy skills through the measurement of materials and the timing of production

ASSESSMENT

Units are assessed on a pass/ fail basis within school and may be assessed unit by unit or by combined assessment. SQA will provide rigorous external quality assurance, including internal verification, to ensure assessment judgements are consistent and meet national standards
The course will be assessed by means of a practical assignment which will require the application of the skills and techniques from across the units to produce a completed fashion /textile item to an appropriate standard of accuracy. Learners will work to a given brief.

HOMEWORK

Learners will be expected to carry out further reading / investigations to consolidate their knowledge. Regular written exercises will be given to reinforce class work and to gain practice in answering techniques.

PROGRESSION

This course or its units may provide progression to:

• Other SQA qualifications in fashion and textile technology or related areas e.g. health and wellbeing , creative arts or technologies
• Further education and employment or training

POSSIBLE CAREER ROUTES

Fashion/ Textile Design
Fashion /Textile technologist
Fashion /Textile Construction
Retail / management
Education
Theatrical Costumer
Interior Designer