11–12Textiles and Design 11–12 Syllabus (2026)

Design, construct and evaluate the textile item(s)

Document progression of the project from conception to completion

Manage time and resources throughout the planning, construction and completion of the Major project

Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including when using tools, machines, materials and notions

Explain cultural, historical and contemporary influences on the development of the textile item(s)

Explain how cultural, historical and contemporary influences have been incorporated into the iterative design of the textile item(s)

Justify the selection of sources of inspiration in the development of the textile item(s)

Communicate the development of the textile item(s) using a range of drawing techniques

Evaluate the progression of design ideas, including connecting the selected design inspirations to the elements and principles of design

Apply annotation to communicate design development

Evaluate functional and aesthetic design features of the textile item(s)

Explain how aesthetic and functional design features meet end-use requirements

Experiment with a range of fabrics, resources, techniques, equipment and manufacturing processes

Document findings of experiments with a range of fabrics, resources, techniques, equipment and manufacturing processes

Evaluate the suitability of a range of fabrics, resources, techniques, equipment and manufacturing processes to support the design and development of a textiles item

Justify pattern template selection or creation, and any modifications or adjustments made

Justify choice of fabrics and components according to their durability and functionality

Evaluate techniques used in the production of the textile item(s)

Itemise and cost fabrics and notions used in production

Produce a textile item(s) from any area of creative textiles application

Select and use resources, techniques, equipment and manufacturing processes as appropriate for the production of the textile item(s)

Use manipulation and construction techniques in the creation of the textile item(s)