Child Studies - Project Runway
Length of Course
Level
Learning Area
Core or Specialist
Pre-requisites
Nil
Subject Description
Project Runway
Project Runway opens up a whole world of designer fashion and becoming a sewing extraordinaire! By the end of the course, students will have created a custom-made garment that reflects individual personal style as well as mini sewing projects throughout the semester.
Students will learn the valuable skills of designing, upcycling and mending fabrics, as well as embracing their inner fashion designer.
They will also undertake a range of hands-on, project-based learning experiences which encourage them to express ideas, creativity, innovative thinking and aesthetic aspects.
Project Runway will enable and encourage students to be proactive, competent, creative, responsible and reflective learners able to take part in further study within Child Studies in Year 10, 11 and 12.
- Students participate in project-based learning while working to a brief
- Entrepreneurial mindset and skill development
- Practical techniques including: Hand sewing, sewing machine use, embroidery, hemming and upcycling
- Development of individual practical work through portfolio
- Investigate the work of textile designers and make judgements
- OnGuard Safety Online
- Foundational sewing set-up and techniques
- Project Runway portfolio and product
- Sew for charity research task
Year 10 Child Studies
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