11–12Textiles and Design 11–12 Syllabus (2026)
The new Textiles and Design 11–12 Syllabus (2026) is to be implemented from 2028 and will replace the Textiles and Design Stage 6 Syllabus (2013).
2027
- Plan and prepare to teach the new syllabus
2028, Term 1
- Start teaching the new syllabus for Year 11
- Start implementing new Year 11 school-based assessment requirements
- Continue to teach the Textiles and Design Stage 6 Syllabus (2013) for Year 12
2028, Term 4
- Start teaching the new syllabus for Year 12
- Start implementing new Year 12 school-based assessment requirements
2029
- First HSC examination for the new syllabus
Content
Year 11
- TXD-11-02
assesses relationships between cultural, historical and contemporary textiles design and designers
- TXD-11-07
assesses fibre, yarn and fabric technologies in the global textiles industry
- TXD-11-08
analyses the impacts of the Australian and global textiles industry
Explain the role of sectors in the Australian textile, clothing, footwear and allied industries
Discuss the key regions and countries involved in textile production and trade and their significance in the global textiles industry
Examine the impacts of technological advancements over the 20th and 21st centuries
Assess the cultural value of textiles
Discuss the Cultural Expression and value of textile forms for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
Discuss how consumer preferences for textiles are influenced by brands, trademarks and quality, including perceived and relative quality
Outline legislation and regulatory frameworks that govern workplace safety in the Australian textile manufacturing industry
Outline Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples’ sustainable Practices in textiles, including the use of natural resources
Identify sources of waste and pollution in the Australian and global textiles industry and their management strategies
Evaluate the life cycle of a textile product
Analyse trends in the Australian and global textiles industry, including mass production, and the impacts of these trends on sustainability