10 Fashion Textiles and Design

Unleash your creativity and design your own style!

Fashion and Textiles Design is a dynamic and creative subject offered in Year 10. Ākonga will build upon their existing machine stitching skills and be introduced to fabric manipulation techniques, learning how to follow sewing patterns and explore various methods for applying designs to fabric. Through the iterative design process, ākonga will design and construct a range of products, including products and/or wearable fashion garments. Ākonga will work on portfolio-based projects, requiring effective time management and independent planning to achieve their best possible outcomes. This subject not only fosters creativity and technical skill but also encourages ākonga to consider sustainable practices in their design processes. Year 10 Fashion textiles and design prepares students for NCEA level 1 Fashion textiles and Design in Year 11.

Career Pathways:

Studying Fashion and Textiles Design can lead to exciting careers, including:

• Fashion Designer – Create and design clothing collections for brands or your own label.
• Textile Designer – Design fabrics and materials for fashion, interiors, or accessories.
• Fashion Stylist – Work in fashion styling for photo shoots, celebrities, or retail.
• Costume Designer – Design costumes for film, theatre, or television productions.
• Fashion Merchandiser – Manage the buying and selling of fashion products for retail stores.

Useful Links:

• Careers in Fashion Design
• Textile Design Careers
• Becoming a Costume Designer

If you’re passionate about fashion, design, or textiles, Year 10 Fashion and Textiles Design offers the chance to turn your ideas into reality. No experience needed—just a love for creativity and innovation!