TEXTILES 12
Recommended Textiles 11
Course Credit Course Duration Delivery Method
4 credits Full year
Lab-based, using a variety of instructional strategies
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: students are responsible for purchasing patterns, 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
Course Credit Course Duration Delivery Method
None
N / A 1 semester
Classroom-based, using a variety of instructional strategies
ICT 8 introduces students to Applied Design, Skills, and Technologies with a focus on Design Thinking as an approach for solving problems. The goal of this course is to encourage students to both self-reflect and consider alternative perspectives, and to illustrate how technology can be utilized to fuel expression, spark innovation, and create solutions. Through projectbased learning, students explore digital media, programming, and microcontrollers. Assessment is standards based, with ongoing formative and summative assessment of course work and project elements.
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
Course Credit Course Duration Delivery Method
None
N / A 1 semester
Classroom-based, using a variety of instructional strategies
ICT 9 introduces students to Applied Design, Skills, and Technologies with a focus on Design Thinking as an approach to solving problems. The goal of this course is to expose students to global issues and perspectives, and to illustrate how technology can be utilized to create solutions, spark innovation, and fuel expression. Through project-based learning, students explore fabrication and rapid prototyping( 3D modeling, printing, and laser-cutting), and robotics, electronics, and real-time programming. Assessment is standards based, with ongoing formative and summative assessment of course work and project elements.
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.
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