Elements and Performance Criteria
- Describe dyed designs
- Application of elements and principles of design in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artwork are identified.
- Works of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists and textile designers are described.
- Relationships to own design work are identified.
- Protocols for development of culturally specific designs are identified and applied.
- Application of design concepts in dyed fabrics is identified.
- Prepare for dyeing
- Fabric to be dyed is identified and prepared.
- Dyeing processes and practices used by local community are described.
- Dyeing technique and dye type to be used is selected.
- Effects of dyeing on fabric are identified.
- Tools and equipment to be used are prepared.
- Dye formulas are selected, measured and mixed to achieve desired result.
- Swatches of dyed fabric are used to experiment with and confirm dye recipe.
- Dye fabrics