NCEA Level 2 Creative Technologies – Textiles
Level 2
Number of Credits: up to 24
Entry Recommendations: Open entry. SMC Foundation Diploma Materials Technology is an advantage. Students who have completed the Level 1 course will have priority entry.
Course Outline: The Level 2 Materials Technology course addresses the requirements of the technology achievement standards through two projects – Keep Me Warm and WOW.
In the “Keep Me Warm” project students build on knowledge gained in Year 11 in:
- Brief development
- Research
- Garment construction
- Materials testing
- Advanced garment construction
In the “WOW” project students develop skills in:
- Time management
- Concept drawing
- Functional modelling in a range of materials
- Creativity
Course Costs: Approximately $100-$250. All costs of materials used in the construction of the design solution are the responsibility of the student.
The course leads to: NCEA Level 3 Materials Technology.
Assessment: Components of this course will be selected from the following standards to suit individual learning needs.
