11–12Textiles and Design Life Skills 11–12 Syllabus (2026)
The new Textiles and Design Life Skills 11–12 Syllabus (2026) is to be implemented from 2028 and will replace Textiles and Design Life Skills Stage 6 (2010).
2027
- Plan and prepare to teach the new syllabus
2028, Term 1
- Start teaching the new syllabus for Year 11
- Continue to teach Textiles and Design Life Skills Stage 6 (2010) for Year 12
2028, Term 4
- Start teaching the new syllabus for Year 12
Content
Life Skills
Through collaborative curriculum planning, it may be decided that Life Skills outcomes and content are the most appropriate option for some students with intellectual disability.
Recognise familiar textile items
Identify where textile items are used
Recognise the purpose of a textile item
Explore sources of design inspiration for a textile item
Experiment with fabric samples to explore texture and colour
Explore ways to record and communicate design ideas
Identify elements of design used in a textile item
Identify principles of design used in a textile item
Experiment with the elements of design
Experiment with the principles of design
Explore how functional designs are used in textile items
Identify functional designs used in different climates
Explore the purpose and effect of aesthetic design in textiles
Explore Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander textile motifs and designs to understand their Cultural significance and contemporary applications
Recognise colour and embellishments on familiar textile items
Identify a range of embellishments used on textile items
Identify why colour and embellishments are used on textile items
Demonstrate colour and embellishments in the design of a textile item
Identify methods used to colour textile items
Develop skills to use fabric dyeing methods
Develop skills to use fabric printing methods
Explore how Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples use natural materials to dye fabric
Experiment with recycled or upcycled fabrics when using fabric colouration and/or embellishments
Explore how materials, techniques or equipment are used to make textile items
Explore how Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples select and use materials and equipment to create textile items in sustainable ways
Explore how Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples make and assemble textile items using a range of processes for Cultural and functional purposes
Demonstrate the importance of safety when using tools or equipment
Participate in the safe use and storage of equipment
Use measuring and marking-out techniques to prepare fabric for cutting
Use tools or equipment to accurately cut fabric
Use a sewing machine or overlocker to manipulate fabric
Experiment with stitching methods to construct seams and hems
Experiment with different fastenings to join and secure textile materials
Use a pattern template
Calculate the amount of fabric required to produce a textile item
Investigate ways to reduce waste or use less fabric when creating a textile item
Select materials, techniques and equipment for textile making and assembly
Participate in making a textiles item for an individual or the community