7–10Textiles Technology 7–10 Syllabus (2025)
The new Textiles Technology 7–10 Syllabus (2025) is to be implemented from 2028 and will replace the Textiles Technology 7–10 Syllabus (2019).
2026 and 2027 – Plan and prepare to teach the new syllabus
2028 – Start teaching the new syllabus
School sectors are responsible for implementing syllabuses and are best placed to provide schools with specific guidance and information on implementation given their understanding of their individual contexts. Schools may choose to implement the new syllabus during the planning and preparation phase.
Content
Stage 4
- TT4-ADJ-01
in Stage 4 teachers may adjust the Stage 5 outcomes as appropriate to the needs of students in Years 7 and 8
Identify textile products created within a range of different textile design areas
Outline the uses of a range of textile products
Describe aesthetic features of a range of textile products
Explain functional properties of a range of textile products
Investigate a range of design inspiration sources
Explore how designers use design inspiration sources when developing textile products and collections
Select and evaluate design inspiration sources for the development of textile projects
Outline features of design inspiration sources used to generate and refine ideas
Demonstrate safe and ethical practices using digital technologies to source information
Explore design software and applications to design and generate ideas
Apply design and creative thinking to generate ideas using a range of communication techniques
Annotate aesthetic features and functional properties of design ideas
Evaluate and refine design ideas to justify the selection of final textile products using written, visual, verbal or multimodal communication forms
Analyse ways that textile ideas and products could be modified to improve sustainability
Use subject-specific terminology to communicate ideas for textile design and production
Explore and experiment with construction techniques to test their suitability for textile products through practical application
Investigate and experiment with decorative techniques to enhance textile products through practical application
Evaluate experimentation with decorative and construction techniques to determine their application to textile projects
Experiment with design software and applications to decorate and manipulate materials for textile design and production
Examine fabric characteristics and properties to determine their suitability for textile products
Justify the selection of materials used for textile products through testing and evaluation
Create written texts to describe and evaluate design ideas and production processes
Apply planning and organisation skills in the production of textile products
Demonstrate safe practices when selecting and using materials, technologies and processes
Identify and apply appropriate standards and codes of practice when designing textile products
Use collaborative practices in textile design and production, including teamwork, communication and shared decision-making
Deconstruct textile products to identify components and explore creative reuse opportunities
Identify and apply sustainable practices and processes for textile design and production
Identify and select appropriate fabric and notions for production
Select, modify and use construction patterns
Interpret pattern instructions, transfer pattern marking and apply pattern layout plans
Select and apply construction techniques to develop quality textile products
Select and apply decorative techniques to enhance textile designs
Apply ongoing evaluation during the development and production of textile products
Develop, refine and demonstrate technical proficiency through textile project work, individually or collaboratively