Academic Handbook 2021-2022 69
Textiles 12
Recommended
Course Credit Course Duration Delivery Method
Textiles 11 and access to a sewing machine outside class 4 credits Full year Lab-based , using a variety of instructional strategies focus on learning to code and build models using computational thinking , problem formulation , solution expression , and testing to solve problems . The third part of the course will explore digital citizenship and develop media and computer literacy skills . Assessment will be based on understanding the design process , programming challenges , computational thinking , acquired media , computer literacy skills and digital and real-world artefacts .
Textiles 12 is an advanced textiles course for students with extensive knowledge in clothing construction . Students will independently choose their own projects to satisfy a variety of learning outcomes . Students may use computerized pattern drafting software and complex commercial patterns . Their fashion portfolio will include extensive fashion design and illustration work where they will build on existing skills . Assessment may include : portfolio work , written assignments , fashion illustration , sample work , garment construction , and project work . Please note : patterns are provided but students are responsible for purchasing all fabric and supplies .
The Big Ideas explored in this course are :
• Products can be designed for a life cycle ,
• Personal design interests require the evaluation and refinement of skills ,
• Tools and technologies can be adapted for specific purposes .
ICT 8
Recommended or Prerequisite Course Credit Course Duration Delivery Method
None
N / A 1 semester Classroom-based , using a variety of instructional strategies
ICT 8 provides the opportunity to explore three facets of information communication technology . One part of the course will engage in the design process to ideate , prototype , test , and create digital and realworld artefacts . The second part of the course will
The Big Ideas explored in this course are :
• Design can be responsive to identified needs .
• Complex tasks require the acquisition of additional skills .
• Complex tasks may require multiple tools and technologies .
ICT 9
Recommended or Prerequisite Course Credit Course Duration Delivery Method
None
N / A 1 semester Classroom-based , using a variety of instructional strategies
ICT 9 provides computer competencies that are in high demand at home , school and industry . Students learn a wide array of skills including robotics , multimedia editing and computer programming . This course focuses on student-centered learning to increase design , technical and problem-solving skills . Topics include photo manipulation , 3D architectural drafting and robotics computer programming . Assessment is based on programming challenges and assignments .
The Big Ideas explored in this course are :
• Social , ethical , and sustainability considerations impact design .
• Complex tasks require the sequencing of skills .
• Complex tasks require different technologies and tools at different stages .