Garin College Garin College

Level 3 Fashion and Design Technology

FSD3
Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: T. Arends.

Entry Guidelines

The best preparation for this course is to study an NCEA Level 2 Technology and gain 12 or more credits. Entry without meeting this can be discussed with the Teacher in Charge or Head of Faculty

Fashion and Design students have the option of working with textiles in a fashion or interior design context. The focus is on the design process of planning, conceptualizing, functional modelling and prototyping. Students are encouraged to research into sustainable production methods and social impacts. Projects involve evaluating their own solutions in response to a need and opportunity.  Students are supported to develop the skills needed to achieve quality outcomes. This course is a good foundation for a Bachelor of Design degree.  

This course is open entry.

  • Fashion Design Technology is a hands-on, creative subject.
  • You will learn about the elements and principles of design and develop knowledge about materials, techniques, and processes that can be used in your own fashion projects.
  • You will develop a statement of intention that addresses a need or opportunity, develop a conceptual design, test out design ideas, techniques, and materials, and prototype your design. You will also learn about sustainable practices and how they can be applied in fashion design.
  • You will learn to evaluate and critique designs.

Involves:

  • Creativity, problem solving, critical thinking, technical skills, and understanding of social, cultural, and ethical implications

Course Overview:

  • 3 Internals, 1 External
  • 20 credits total
  • Scholarship is also available in this subject.
Faculties:

Technology




			
					
					Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
										
$50 for consumables

										

								


				






    

        
Disclaimer

        
An individual course will only run if sufficient students are accepted into the course.
For 2026 Course Selection there will be some controls on subject sizes. These numbers will reviewed regularly as Course Selection proceeds and applications to 'full' courses will be reviewed at least weekly. Some courses have firm limitations due to resource constraints and these will be communicated on course pages, by teachers and Heads of Faculty.
All approvals for courses through this system are subject to satisfactory achievement in remaining internal standards and external examinations. Course Confirmation Day will run at the start of next year, where final approval for each course will be confirmed.