In the process of designing and making a useful product for a specific purpose, students will learn practical skills that are transferable to the home and wider community. Skills associated with textile production, specific to the making of individual fabric products that incorporate sustainability, upcycling, functionality and technological innovation. Students will increase their ability to evaluate the suitability of materials, techniques and design of products to suit the user. They will explore how technology has assisted design evolution and will become efficient in the prescribed digital software used throughout the course (Procreate, ScuptGL, Smart Draw, Padlet etc.).