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Clothing and Textiles

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Syllabus

What you’ll cover in Clothing and Textiles.

The complete topic outline G3N teaches, mapped to the WASSCE curriculum.

Year 1

6 topics
Understanding Concepts and Principles of Clothing
  • Select and use clothing suitable for various occasions.
    • Explain the concept of clothing and describe its various types and uses.
    • Classify clothes under various categories (e.g., casual, formal, traditional, occupational).
    • Discuss the reasons for wearing clothes (e.g., protection, modesty, adornment, identification).
  • Apply knowledge and understanding of clothing care techniques and skills in interpreting care labels to ensure the proper maintenance and longevity of clothing.
    • Analyse various ways and techniques for caring and maintaining clothing.
    • Analyse information found on clothing care labels.
    • Discuss the importance of following clothing care label instructions.
Wardrobe Planning and Appearance Management Practices
  • Apply knowledge and understanding of wardrobe planning principles to plan a wardrobe for individuals and families to meet their clothing needs.
    • Discuss wardrobe planning and its importance in clothing management.
    • Identify factors to consider when planning a wardrobe (e.g., existing wardrobe, climate, age, money available, status or lifestyle).
    • Plan a wardrobe to support individuals and families in achieving their clothing needs and personal identity.
  • Apply knowledge and principles of good grooming to promote appearance management skills among individuals, families and society.
    • Explain good grooming in relation to dress sense.
    • Examine the factors that promote good grooming (e.g., personal hygiene, appropriate dressing, neat hair).
Characteristics of Fibres and Fabrics Functionality
  • Apply knowledge and understanding of fibres to identify and describe the characteristics of different types of fibres and fabrics.
    • Classify fibres into natural and synthetic categories and describe their characteristics (e.g., natural: animal, plant, mineral; man-made: regenerated, synthetic, inorganic).
    • Apply scientific principles to test for the characteristics of fibres.
  • Analyse the functional properties of fibres and fabrics in relation to their uses.
    • Investigate the absorbency, durability and elasticity of different fabric types through simple experiments.
    • Explain how the properties of fibres influence the selection of fabrics for specific purposes.
Fibres and Fabrics in Clothing Construction
  • Apply knowledge and understanding of different fibres and fabrics used in clothing construction.
    • Categorise and relate fibres to fabrics used in garment making (e.g., cotton, linen, silk, wool, polyester).
    • Examine the properties of common fabrics and how they influence fabric selection for different clothing styles.
  • Examine the suitability of various fabrics for different clothing items based on their properties.
    • Investigate the absorbency, durability and elasticity of different fabric types through simple experiments.
    • Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of different fabrics in clothing construction (e.g., cotton for casual wear, silk for formal attire).
Clothing Construction Processes
  • Identify and describe the functions of various sewing tools and equipment used in clothing construction.
    • Classify sewing tools into measuring, cutting, marking and stitching categories (e.g., measuring: tape measure, ruler, seam gauge; cutting: scissors, shears, rotary cutter; marking: tailor's chalk, tracing wheel, fabric markers; stitching: needles, pins, thimbles, sewing machines).
    • Demonstrate appropriate handling and maintenance of sewing tools and equipment.
  • Explain the importance of sewing notions and apply basic stitches in clothing construction.
    • Identify common sewing notions and describe their uses in garment construction (e.g., thread, buttons, zippers, elastic, bias tape, interfacing).
    • Demonstrate different types of basic stitches used in clothing construction.
    • Categorise stitches based on their functions (e.g., temporary, permanent, decorative).
    • Make samples of stitches suitable for different functions in clothing.
  • Apply appropriate seam and edge finishes to improve garment quality.
    • Identify different types of seams used in garment construction (e.g., French seam, overlaid seam, plain seam, run and fell seam).
    • Make specimens of commonly used seams in garment construction.
    • Apply suitable edge finishes to prevent fabric fraying.
    • Evaluate the strength and appearance of different seam finishes in clothing construction.
Fashion Design and Garment Construction Technology
  • Apply knowledge and understanding of the importance and techniques of arranging fullness in garment design and construction.
    • Demonstrate practical skills in creating different fullness arrangements in garments (e.g., gathers, pleats, darts, tucks, smocking).
    • Analyse the impact of fullness techniques on the fit and appearance of garments.
  • Develop practical skills in incorporating openings to enhance garment fit and aesthetics.
    • Explain the types of garment openings and their uses in garment design and construction (e.g., continuous wrap, faced-slit, box pleat, fly front, bound, hem openings).
    • Identify factors that influence the choice of openings and fastenings (e.g., type of fabric, age of the wearer, style of the garment).
    • Demonstrate the steps in constructing different types of openings.
  • Apply knowledge and understanding of openings to select and attach different types of fasteners to enhance the durability and aesthetic value of garments.
    • Identify different types of fasteners and their applications in garment construction (e.g., zipper, hooks and eye, ribbon, press-studs, button and buttonhole, Velcro, hook and bar).
    • Demonstrate techniques for attaching fasteners securely and neatly.
    • Evaluate the durability and aesthetic appeal of different fasteners in garment design.

Year 2

6 topics
Understanding Concepts and Principles of Clothing
  • Analyse how figure types influence clothing selection and make appropriate choices for different body shapes.
    • Describe different figure types (e.g., pear, apple, hourglass, rectangular, inverted triangle).
    • Take body measurements (e.g., bust, blouse length, nipple to nipple, hips, slit length) and apply them in selecting suitable clothing for different figure types.
    • Analyse how different clothing styles enhance or balance various figure types.
  • Apply the principles of clothing design to enhance different figure types.
    • Explain how design principles (e.g., line, colour, proportion, balance) affect the appearance of different body shapes.
    • Recommend appropriate clothing choices for different figure types to achieve a flattering appearance (e.g., a belt on an hourglass figure to enhance the waistline, bright tops for pear-shaped bodies to draw attention upwards).
Wardrobe Planning and Appearance Management Practices
  • Apply wardrobe planning principles to create functional and stylish wardrobes that suit individual needs, lifestyles and budgets.
    • Analyse different types of wardrobes and their suitability for various occasions.
    • Identify factors that influence personal and family wardrobe management practices (e.g., economic status, lifestyle, climate, fashion trends, family size, clothing storage space).
    • Demonstrate wardrobe organisation techniques (e.g., categorising clothing items, folding and stacking clothes properly, hanging clothes correctly, storing seasonal clothing, organising accessories).
  • Evaluate and apply appearance management techniques to enhance personal and professional image.
    • Assess the role of accessories, hairstyles and makeup in enhancing personal appearance (e.g., accessories enhance outfits and express personality; hairstyles can enhance facial features and reflect cultural identity; makeup highlights facial features and boosts confidence).
    • Demonstrate appropriate dress and grooming for different occasions (e.g., formal, casual, business, cultural events).
Characteristics of Fibres and Fabrics Functionality
  • Apply understanding of the physical, chemical and mechanical properties of fibres in fabric construction and their implications in clothing production.
    • Explain the concept of fabric and its uses in clothing construction.
    • Analyse fibre combinations used in fabric construction (e.g., blended and mixed fabrics).
  • Apply knowledge to analyse how fibre properties influence fabric characteristics and selection of appropriate textiles for clothes and household items.
    • Use practical testing techniques to describe the characteristics of blended and mixed fabrics.
    • Analyse test results to make informed conclusions about fabric composition and functionality.
Fibres and Fabrics in Clothing Construction
  • Apply understanding of fabric construction techniques to select fabrics suitable for various purposes in clothing.
    • Describe various fabric construction techniques (e.g., woven fabrics: plain weave, twill weave, satin weave; knitted fabrics: weft knits, warp knits; non-woven fabrics: felt, fleece, interfacing).
    • Classify fabrics based on construction techniques and explain their characteristics (e.g., texture, stretch, durability, drape).
    • Compare types of fabric construction techniques and their suitability for various clothing purposes.
  • Apply knowledge of fabric construction techniques to make informed decisions in clothing use, care and maintenance.
    • Describe how different fabric construction techniques affect garment production.
    • Investigate how different fabric construction techniques influence cutting, stitching and their impact on garment production.
    • Demonstrate appropriate care and maintenance practices for garments made from various fabric constructions.
Clothing Construction Processes
  • Apply sewing processes and technology to construct clothing articles.
    • Discuss garment features and their functions in garment construction (e.g., enhancing the beauty of the garment, finishing edges, forming structural parts of the garment).
    • Make samples of garment features.
  • Apply knowledge and understanding of customising in clothing construction and skills in renovating and remodelling to ensure sustainability of existing articles.
    • Discuss customisation and its relevance in sustainable fashion and clothing production.
    • Examine the importance of renovating and remodelling articles.
    • Describe different ways of renovating and remodelling articles.
    • Apply different sewing processes to renovate and remodel existing clothing articles to promote customisation and sustainable clothing.
Fashion Design and Garment Construction Technology
  • Apply basic creative design principles to sketch and pre-image clothing designs for sustainable garment production.
    • Sketch various garment designs using basic design elements and principles (e.g., elements: dots, colour, shape, line, form, texture; principles: balance, proportion, emphasis, rhythm, unity).
    • Create pre-images of garments with annotations to show design details and construction features.
    • Practice freehand pattern cutting techniques on fabric, exploring methods for shape manipulation and fabric optimisation (e.g., commercial patterns, homemade patterns using notches, lay-to-fold marks, straight-of-grain lines).
  • Demonstrate mastery of basic garment construction techniques and freehand cutting methods to create functional and aesthetically pleasing garments.
    • Describe garment construction processes (e.g., pattern drafting, seam construction, fastening application).
    • Demonstrate the ability to construct basic garments such as skirts, shirts and dresses using hand and machine sewing techniques (e.g., graining, laying, cutting, ironing, sewing, edge finishing).
    • Evaluate completed garments for quality, fit and durability, proposing improvements where necessary.
  • Analyse and apply sustainable packaging practices and fabric craft techniques to enhance clothing products and minimise environmental impact.
    • Discuss the importance of using fabrics creatively through processes such as patchwork, applique, soft toys, cushions and hand embroidery, and how this prevents fabric waste and saves money.
    • Experiment with creative fabric craft techniques to add unique design elements to garments (e.g., tie-dye, batik, applique).
    • Develop and implement sustainable garment packaging solutions using recycled or biodegradable materials (e.g., paperboard, plastic bottles, boxes, polybags, flexible pouches).
    • Discuss the environmental impact of fast fashion and propose ways to promote sustainable clothing production within the community.

Year 3

5 topics
Understanding Concepts and Principles of Clothing
  • Employ understanding, principles and skills of clothing production to explore and evaluate entrepreneurial opportunities in the clothing and textiles industry.
    • Identify different careers in the Clothing and Textiles industry (e.g., dressmaker, tailor, launderer, embroidery maker, entrepreneur, tie-dye producer).
    • Research career opportunities in the textile industry (e.g., clothing technologist, computer-aided design programmer, millinery and accessories producer, quality control inspector).
    • Analyse skills, values and attitudes needed for career opportunities in the Clothing and Textiles industry (e.g., skills: cutting, joining, dyeing, embroidery, designing, pattern making; values: positive attitude, honest, meeting deadlines, responding well to criticism).
Wardrobe Planning and Appearance Management Practices
  • Employ various work ethics, attitudes and values in planning, modelling and staging a fashion show as a marketing strategy to promote the clothing and textiles industry.
    • Explain the purpose of modelling and fashion shows and the basic requirements for modelling (e.g., self-confidence, basic modelling skills, pleasant disposition; fashion shows enhance designer image, attract customers and encourage sales).
    • Discuss factors to consider when planning a fashion show (e.g., selection of venue, relevance to the business, cost, publicity, garments to be modelled; types: formal, department, informal, designer fashion shows).
    • Prepare and stage a fashion show, modelling self-made garments, accessories and cosmetics.
Characteristics of Fibres and Fabrics Functionality
  • Apply knowledge, understanding and skills in fabric finishes to select, use and care for fabrics and clothing.
    • Explain fabric finishes and their relevance in clothing construction (e.g., a finish is treatment given to textile products to change undesirable characteristics; purposes: basic, aesthetic, functional; classifications: permanent, durable, temporary, renewable).
    • Discuss the types of fabric finishes and their characteristics (e.g., embossing, glazing, shrinkage control, surface shining).
    • Analyse the implications of fabric finishes on the use, cutting, sewing and care of clothing.
    • Research fabric finishes and produce a report, including emerging fabric finishes from haberdashery and fabric shops.
Clothing Construction Processes
  • Apply practical business skills to plan, launch and sustain clothing and textiles enterprises.
    • Discuss work ethics in the clothing and textiles industry (e.g., the moral principles or code of conduct guiding work; benefits: increased productivity, work efficiency, self-satisfaction; good work ethics: be pleasant and cooperative, earn trust, go to work regularly and arrive on time).
    • Explain the concept of exhibition in clothing and textiles production (e.g., exhibition is the display of products to attract prospective clients; purposes: attract customers, exhibit creativity, educate the public; types: general exhibition, specialised exhibition).
    • Plan and mount an exhibition for finished clothing and textiles products, applying elements and principles of design (e.g., arrangement of articles on stands, interior decorations, provision of effective lighting and ventilation).
Fashion Design and Garment Construction Technology
  • Acquire and apply entrepreneurial and practical business strategies for establishing and managing clothing and textiles enterprises.
    • Explain the concept of entrepreneurship in sustainable clothing production (e.g., entrepreneur: someone who sets up and manages a business; merits: independence, financial potential, creativity, flexibility; demerits: financial risk, workload, uncertainty; requirements: knowledge of clothing and textiles, understanding fabric properties, job creation skills, registration of enterprise).
    • Discuss factors that promote a successful clothing and textiles enterprise (e.g., hard work and commitment, equipment and space, costing and pricing, start-up capital).
    • Establish and manage a clothing and textiles enterprise, including identifying sources of funding (e.g., personal savings, loans, NGO financing, government loans), practising time management (e.g., using time planners, diaries, delegating duties), and maintaining records (e.g., inventory, transactions, tax, accounting, cash and credit sales).
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