Year 10 Wearable Arts Half Year

Course Overview

What is taught in courses varies from year to year. This course could include:
Below are the main Topics focused on during the course: These are not in order and topics may also be

*Learning to use a sewing machine:
How to thread the machine and set it up
How to make different stitches, seams, and finishes
How to use the machine safely

*Draw Designs/Products
Gluing/ cutting/ shading/ colour work/ shape/ form/ collage. Use croquis/body templates to design your own unique garments- costumes- props-makeup designs.

* Manipulate Materials
Use the half-scale mannequins
Explore different textile material properties, and problem solve solutions.
Explore jewelry making using wire beads and sustainable found materials. Earings/ bracelette/ pendant options.
Fabric dying, stencil printing, screen printing.

* 3 Dimensional Work: garment/ Costume/ Textile Product
Learn how pattern pieces fit together and how to create volume and fit to the body.
The basics of how to alter patterns.
Make a textile product like a cushion, satchel bag, corset, or jacket. Options can vary each year.
If your class occurs during a school production year, you may create a costume for the stage play.

* Prop Making for Film, Fashion, or Theatre.
Create a prop theme of your choice.
Make a film or movie prop like a spell book or themed mask.
Learn how to create realistic effects using sustainable and found materials.
Sculpture using air-dry clay and paint effects.
If your class occurs during a school production year, you may create props for the stage play.

* Special Effects makeup for the Movie, Fashion, or Theatre.
Make fake bruises and wounds using makeup for the body.
Use water-based, Kryolan professional grease-based makeup and cosmetic makeup.
Use plasticine and latex to make fake pre-made prosthetics ( fake cuts, blisters, wounds/ embedded objects/ gills, or nicer effects like fake shells, and horns.)
Stencils and blending and application techniques.
Makeup hygiene and safety.
Make your own themed final makeup.

* End of Year Fashion runway show optional to display a costume/prop/makeup combination.