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

The Textiles and Design 11–12 Syllabus enables students to develop knowledge and understanding of textile fibres, yarns and fabrics, production techniques, technological developments and sustainability within the global textiles industry. Students use this knowledge to inform practical application and decision-making across textile design and production.

Through the study of Textiles and Design 11–12, students:

• develop an understanding of the properties and performance of textile fibres, yarns and fabrics, and how these inform the selection for specific uses
• investigate textile design processes, including idea generation, experimentation and evaluation, and how these are applied to the development of textile items
• develop an understanding of the global textiles industry, including environmental, ethical, social and technological dimensions of textile production and consumption
• develop skills in technical analysis, creative problem-solving and evaluation to make informed judgements about the quality, sustainability and suitability of textile processes.

The Year 11 Textiles and Design course comprises a study of:

• 120 indicative hours across 3 focus areas.

The Year 12 Textiles and Design course comprises a study of:

• 120 indicative hours across 3 focus areas, including the completion of a major project.

The Textiles and Design 11–12 Syllabus embeds practical applications and project work throughout course content. Sample work involves a task, or set of tasks, which allow students to develop applied skills in decorative or construction processes, for example fastening samples.

Project work involves a task, or set of tasks, with defined parameters and timelines. Project work develops students’ skills in designing, problem-solving, evaluating, using technology and communicating.

In Textiles and Design 11–12, practical applications support the development of students’ understanding of course content by:

• providing opportunities for them to develop experience with a range of different processes, fabrics and resources that increase in scope and complexity, preparing them for the completion of the Major project in Year 12
• developing their communication and problem-solving skills in decision-making
• fostering individual interests through student choice and participation in a range of experiences.

Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) protocols and Indigenous Data Sovereignty (IDSov) must be followed when completing practical applications.

Practical applications should be designed to be accessible to all students. Some students with disability may require adjustments to engage in practical applications.

Schools are required to ensure they follow Loading  in delivering the Textiles and Design 11–12 Syllabus.