What do you want your child to accomplish or understand? (related to learning outcomes) / It is expected that Student's name will gain understanding in the following areas of textiles with a Christian world view:
Applying Creative Processes
- create textile items incorporating the elements and principles of design
- critique and analyse the role and influence of international designers on the fashion industry
- experiment with basic processes used to print, texturize, and embellish fabric
- investigate ways to reduce the environmental impact of clothing and textiles
- analyse career opportunities and prerequisites related to the design, production, and marketing of fashion and textiles
- Constructing Textile Items
- construct and repair advanced garment and textile items using construction basics, including - closures - stitching - reducing bulk - stabilizing - fitting - hemming - hand sewing
- demonstrate an understanding of preconstruction procedures
- analyse the relationship between textile consumerism and global issues
- investigate historical, political, and cultural influences on fashion
- explain and use appropriate textile terminology
- identify fibre content by using a variety of testing processes
- justify fabric choice based on suitability for various purposes
- select and use specialty fabrics for advanced garment projects
- demonstrate safe use of tools and equipment needed to produce textile items
- identify and know how to respond appropriately to emergencies, including - cuts - needle injuries - burns - electrical shocks - fires
- manage time and resources in the classroom
- select and use appropriate ironing/pressing equipment
- select and use the appropriate sewing machine or serger and settings as needed
LEARNING STRATEGIES/ACTIVITIES
What activities are you planning to do to accomplish your goals? / Student's name will complete the following sewing projects this year:
- a list of 3 specific sewing projects will be here
Student's name will demonstrate care of fabrics while she/he does laundry - special washing instruction, hand washables, water temperature, etc.
Student's name will answer textile related questions in from support teacher’s blog.
Student's name will read the textiles blog postsby support teacher and participate in any discussions on the blog.
EVALUATION/
ASSESSMENT
How will we check to see if your student has accomplished the goals? / Discussion
Observation
Bi-weekly emails
portfolio samples
3 sewing projects
1 non-sewing project
short paragraph responses to questions from support teacher
worksheets from support teacher
20% for 1st sewing project, 25% for 2nd, 30% for 3rd. 20% for non-sewing project. 5% for participation and other assignments.
RESOURCES
What materials/resources are you going to use to accomplish your goals? / sewing machine
fabric
notions
scissors
pins
patterns - list patterns here if available
internet resources
library books
support teacher’s blog
SCHEDULE/
TIMETABLE
How are you going to divide up your plans over the year so that they will get accomplished? / Linear Students:
Student's name will work on her/his textiles projects 3 hours per week, completing 100 hours in total. Her/his first project is due at the end of November. Second project due December/January. Third project due March. 4th project due May/June.
Semester Students:
Student's name will work on her/his textiles projects 6-7 hours per week, completing 100 hours in total. Her/his first 2 projectsare due at the end of November/March. Last 2 projects due in January/June.