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2009 H I G H E R S C H O O L C E R T I F I C AT E E X A M I N AT I O N Textiles and Design Total marks 50 S ection I General Instructions Reading time 5 minutes 1 Working time 1 hours 2 Write using black or blue pen Write your Centre Number and Student Number at the top of pages 5, 7 and 9 Pages 2 4 10 marks Attempt Questions 1 10 Allow about 15 minutes for this section S ection II Page 5 10 25 marks Attempt Questions 11 13 Allow about 45 minutes for this section S ection III Page 11 15 marks Attempt either Question 14 or Question 15 Allow about 30 minutes for this section 451 Section I 10 marks Attempt Questions 1 10 Allow about 15 minutes for this section Use the multiple-choice answer sheet for Questions 1 10. 1 Hand embroidery would be a suitable method of fabric decoration for which of the following end-uses? (A) Beach towels, tents and cushions (B) Cushions, christening gowns and wall hangings (C) Fashion articles, corporate wear and wall hangings (D) Hand towels, school uniforms and high-end fashion 2 A low cost, lightweight, dimensionally stable and absorbent fabric is required for cleaning cloths for the home. Which fabric structure is most appropriate for this end-use? (A) Woven pile (B) Knitted pile (C) Non-woven washable web (D) Thermally bonded non-woven 3 Denim jeans have been continually redesigned and modified to follow current fashion. This design modification is an example of (A) direct selling. (B) a distribution channel. (C) a promotional strategy. (D) extending product lifecycle. 2 4 Access to the internet has increased the worldwide distribution of textile products. What is this an example of? (A) Globalisation (B) Technical production (C) Government legislation (D) Off-shore mass production 5 Which of the following textile furnishings most requires a fire retardant finish? (A) Cotton towelling bath mat (B) Cotton velveteen theatre curtains (C) Wool twill weave infants blanket (D) Wool plain weave upholstered restaurant chairs 6 Which fibre, yarn and fabric structure would be most suitable for the production of a wet weather umbrella? (A) Nylon, staple spun, warp knit (B) Polyester, monofilament, weft knit (C) Nylon, multifilament, plain weave (D) Viscose rayon, high twist, twill weave 7 A 100% wool, black and white striped woven fabric is to have identical colour design on both sides of the fabric. What is the most suitable colouration technique to produce the striped design? (A) Transfer printing (B) Digital printing (C) Piece dyeing (D) Yarn dyeing 3 8 A costume designer requires manufacturing space and access to electronic banking to establish a new business. To which internal factors do these aspects of the business relate? (A) Facilities and financial (B) Financial and economic (C) Economic and technological (D) Technological and facilities 9 Contemporary swimwear designers attempt to cater for changing trends in society. Which of the following would be the most important in addressing these trends? (A) Innovative design, lifestyle demands, manufacturing facilities and aesthetic design (B) Innovative design, sun protection, environmental sustainability and lifestyle demands (C) Environmental sustainability, sun protection, decorative techniques and technological development (D) Environmental sustainability, economic considerations, manufacturing techniques and decorative techniques 10 What is the most likely reason that Australian textile manufacturers are finding it increasingly difficult to remain competitive? (A) There has been a decrease in employment opportunities. (B) The Australian textile industry has been restructured. (C) Tariffs and quotas have been reduced in Australia. (D) Australian textile manufacturers have been receiving government subsidies. 4 Board of Studies NSW 2009 2 009 HIGHER SCHOOL CERTIFIC ATE EXAMINATION Textiles and Design Centre Number Section II 25 marks Attempt Questions 11 13 Allow about 45 minutes for this section Student Number Answer the questions in the spaces provided. Question 11 Australian Textiles, Clothing, Footwear and Allied Industries (5 marks) (a) Give an example of ONE promotional strategy and ONE pricing structure used to market new textile items. 2 ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... (b) Australian textile manufacturers have adopted a range of practices so that they can use environmentally sustainable resources. Identify ONE of these practices and describe the advantages this method of manufacture has had on the environment. ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... 452 5 3 BLANK PAGE 6 Board of Studies NSW 2009 2 009 HIGHER SCHOOL CERTIFIC ATE EXAMINATION Textiles and Design Centre Number Section II (continued) Student Number Question 12 Design (10 marks) Answer parts (a) and (b) in relation to a culture you have studied. Culture studied: ............................................................................. (a) Outline a traditional skill that is used in the production of textile items from your chosen culture. 2 ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... (b) Describe how the design features of a traditional textile item from the culture studied have been adapted into contemporary textiles. ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... Question 12 continues on page 8 453 7 3 Question 12 (continued) Answer part (c) in relation to a focus area you have studied. Focus area studied: ........................................................................ (c) Explain, using examples, how textile design and production in your chosen focus area have changed over time. ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... End of Question 12 8 Board of Studies NSW 2009 5 2 009 HIGHER SCHOOL CERTIFIC ATE EXAMINATION Textiles and Design Centre Number Section II (continued) Student Number Question 13 Properties and Performance of Textiles (10 marks) (a) A polyester/cotton blend staple spun, plain weave fabric has many applications for textile products. (i) Name ONE end-use for which this fabric is suitable. 1 ................................................................................................................... (ii) Outline how the properties of this fabric make it suitable for this end-use. 2 ................................................................................................................... ................................................................................................................... ................................................................................................................... ................................................................................................................... (b) Explain why fabric produced from yarns spun from microfibre has properties and performance that make it suitable for protective outerwear. ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... Question 13 continues on page 10 454 9 3 Question 13 (continued) (c) (i) 1 What is a bicomponent yarn? ................................................................................................................... ................................................................................................................... (ii) Explain the use of bicomponent yarns in enhancing the performance properties of a specific textile item. ................................................................................................................... ................................................................................................................... ................................................................................................................... ................................................................................................................... ................................................................................................................... ................................................................................................................... ................................................................................................................... ................................................................................................................... End of Question 13 10 Board of Studies NSW 2009 3 2 009 HIGHER SCHOOL CERTIFIC ATE EXAMINATION Textiles and Design Section III 15 marks Attempt either Question 14 or Question 15 Allow about 30 minutes for this section Answer the question in a writing booklet. Extra writing booklets are available. Question 14 Design (15 marks) (a) Outline the process involved in textile dyeing. (b) Name a method of printing and an end-use for which this method is suitable. 5 10 Justify the choice of this method of printing for the end-use you have selected, and describe the steps involved in printing using this method. OR Question 15 Properties and Performance of Textiles (15 marks) (a) Outline how ONE advance in textile machine technology has changed the way textile products are constructed. 5 (b) Name ONE innovation in textile machinery and analyse the advantages and disadvantages of this innovation for consumers and the environment. 10 End of paper 455 11 BLANK PAGE 12 Board of Studies NSW 2009

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