SS1 Second Term Clothing and Textile Lesson Note and Scheme of Work

Week 1-4: Advanced Techniques and Project Initiation

Week 1: Advanced Sewing Skills

Objective: Progress students’ sewing capabilities.

Activities: Advanced stitching techniques, introduction to garment alterations, and sewing complex patterns.

Week 2: Garment Finishing

Objective: Polish garment construction with impeccable finishing.

Activities: Seam finishing techniques, hemming variations, and finalizing ongoing projects.

Week 3: Textile Printing

Objective: Introduce students to the art of textile printing.

Activities: Screen printing and block printing workshops, hands-on fabric printing projects.

Week 4: Project Initiation

Objective: Kickstart individual or group projects.

Activities: Students choose a personal project or work collaboratively on a larger project, with guidance on planning and execution.

Week 5-8: Fashion Trends and Design Development

Week 5: Fashion Trends Analysis

Objective: Explore current fashion trends.

Activities: Research and presentation on current fashion trends, discussion on their impact on textile and clothing design.

Week 6: Design Development

Objective: Foster creativity in designing garments.

Activities: Brainstorming sessions, sketching exercises, and prototype development.

Week 7: Fabric Manipulation Techniques

Objective: Expand knowledge of fabric manipulation.

Activities: Pleating, smocking, and shibori workshops, application of techniques in garment design.

Week 8: Mid-Term Assessment

Objective: Evaluate progress and understanding.

Activities: Review of projects, mid-term assessment discussions, and feedback.

Week 9-11: Industry Exposure and Project Refinement

Week 9: Industry Visit

Objective: Expose students to the clothing and textile industry.

Activities: Field trip to textile factories, garment manufacturing units, or a fashion exhibition.

Week 10: Project Refinement

Objective: Refine and perfect ongoing projects.

Activities: Individual consultations, peer reviews, and final touches to projects.

Week 11: Revision Week

Objective: Consolidate knowledge before examinations.

Activities: Intensive revision sessions, practice exams, and addressing queries.

Week 12: Examination Week

Objective: Assess students’ understanding of the term’s advanced content.

Activities: Conduct written and practical examinations.

Week 13: School Dismissal Week

Objective: Celebrate achievements and conclude the academic year.

Activities: Project showcases, awards ceremony, and farewell events.