Year 8 Pyjama Party Practical Task Semester 2 2015

DIRECTIONS:
This task requires that you produce a practical

product as well as a process journal that
documents your planning, producing,
management and reflection throughout the
task.
Practical Item
You are required to produce a pyjama set. The set
must:
Address the design brief
Demonstrate a refined variety of practical skills
Be a quality product
Be suitable for the intended purpose
Be mainly constructed at school
Process Journal
You are required to maintain a process journal
throughout the task. The purpose of the journal is to
document your planning and management of the
task. The process journal must:
Be legible (not necessarily computer generated)
Evidence thorough planning
Demonstrate thorough management of the task
Include perceptive reflections throughout the
process
John Paul
College
Semester 2, 2015
KNOWLEDGE &
UNDERSTANDING
PERFORMANCES
AND PRODUCTS
Textiles Item and
Process Journal
YEAR 8
HUMAN
ECOLOGY
CONDITIONS
Time Allowed: 7 Weeks class and own time; there is an
expectation that a significant proportion of the practical
task will be done in class.
Genre: Practical Product and Process Journal
Length: 1 Textiles Product and a detailed process
journal
TEXTILES
STUDIES
UNIT: Pyjama Party
Resources: Own and school resources

Authenticity: Responses must be your own work and
not the reproduction of others intellectual property.
Referencing conventions must be adhered to.
Teacher Assistance: Teacher assistance available.
Progress checks must be adhered to.
Due Dates For checking and monitoring purposes,
work to date must be presented at specific points during
the practical process. (Refer to Keeping on Track page)
RELEVANT HABITS OF MIND

STUDENT NAME:
__________________________
COMMON CURRICULUM ELEMENTS
Recognising letters, words and other symbols; Interpreting the meaning of words
or other symbols ; Interpreting the meaning of pictures/illustrations; Using correct
TEACHER:
__________________
spelling, punctuation, grammar; Using vocabulary appropriate to a context;

Recording/noting data; Setting out/presenting/arranging/displaying; Comparing,
contrasting; Reaching a conclusion which is consistent with a given set of
assumptions; Analysing; Judging/evaluating; Creating/composing/devising;
Justifying; Searching and locating items/information
CLASS:
____________________
DUE
DATE:_________________
DESIGN
CHALLENGE
THE DESIGN CHALLENGE

This design challenge aims to develop your
design thinking and your practical textiles
skills.
You are to design and produce a pyjama set
(pants and top) that is reflective of a theme
you are passionate about an animal, a book,
a superhero, a movie, a character, a sport, etc.
The shorts are to be fully constructed at
school; however, the top is to be purchased
and is to only be embellished at school. The
top should include a minimum of one
embellishment technique. The overall pyjama
set should display a range of quality
techniques.
All planning, implementation and reflection
must be documented in your process journal.
What Does This Task Require Me

To Do?
Your task is to investigate current pyjama fashion trends and

possible embellishment techniques. Using your investigations;
plan your design your pyjama set, based on a text of your
choice. Document your planning, management of the task and
reflections in a process journal. Submit the process journal and
textiles item on the dates set.
Below are the key steps for the task. Ensure you use these in
order to fully complete the task and keep on track. Your teacher will sign of
each of the steps once completed.
TASK DESCRIPTION
STEP 1: CLARIFY THE TASK
Clarify the task In your own words, explain what the
task requires you to do.
STEP 2: CONSTRAINTS TO BE CONSIDERED

List and briefly explain all the constraints that need to be
considered to complete the design challenge.
STEP 3: INVESTIGATIONS AND RESEARCH
Investigate/research pyjama fashion trends and possible

embellishment techniques. This can include images,
printouts, samples, sketches, etc. Annotate these
investigations using the factors identified in Step 2.
Brainstorm themes that can be used for inspiration

STEP 4: PLANNING AND FINALISING THE DESIGN
Identify the theme you will be basing your design on.

Plan your design. Include a sketch of your design and then
annotate this sketch to provide details about the
construction and embellishment techniques you intend to
use as well as the fabric/s and resources you will need.
DUE
DATE
SIGNATUR
E
What Do I Need To Submit?
Write a brief explanation of your design. Discuss the
inspiration behind your design. Explain why you chose the

fabrics and resources you chose (refer to the fibre
properties). You may wish to complete a mood board to
support your discussion.
STEP 5: CONSTRUCTION & MANAGEMENT

Construct and embellish your pyjama set. Throughout this
phase, ensure that you document your trials, idea,
reflections, etc in your process journal. Ensure that you
include:
o Reflections on your progress, trials and task
management.
o All planning any changes to your design.
o Trials, samples, etc that you have conducted
o Annotated photographs that show your progress
and trials
STEP 6: EVALUATION AND REFLECTION (minimum of 200

words)
Evaluate and reflect on the design process you undertook,

taking into consideration the planning, preparation and
production phases of the practical product and your
management on time and resources. If you were to
complete this project again what improvements could be
made? Why?
Evaluate and reflect on the final product. Consider the

quality of the product, the desired result, the resources
used, and any adjustments and modifications that may
have been required. If you were to complete this project
again what improvements could be made? Why?
This task requires you to hand in two (2) items:

1. Your Pyjama Set (The completed boxer
shorts and the embellished t-shirt)
2. A written process journal that documents all of your planning,

management and reflecting.
CHECK LIST FOR SUBMISSION
To be checked by the student

Have I explained the task in my own words?
Yes / No
Have I outlined the constraints to be considered?
Yes / No
Have I conducted and documented investigations into pyjama

trends and embellishments?
Yes / No
Have I decided on a design and sketched and annotated it to

detail how I will construct it?
Yes / No
Have I used the process journal continuously throughout the

process to plan and reflect on the management of my task?
Yes / No
Have I documented all modifications and changes to my final

design?
Yes / No
Have I reflected upon processes - the planning, preparation and

production phases, including time and resource management?
Yes / No
Have I reflected upon the outcome the final product (the

pyjama set)?
Yes / No
Have I prepared to submit my pyjama set and the process

journal in time for the due date?
Yes / No
JOHN PAUL COLLEGE

YEAR 8 HUMAN ECOLOGY
Semester 2, 2015
TEXTILES STUDIES
UNIT: Pyjama Party
Practical Product and Process Journal: 7 weeks, in-class/own time,

school and own resources, teacher assistance.
Dimensio
n
The student
work has the
following
characteristics:
thorough
explanation
and
application
of relevant
key textiles
concepts
The student
work has the
following
characteristics:
detailed
explanation and
application of
relevant key
textiles
concepts
The student
work has the
following
characteristics:
explanation
and application
of key textiles
concepts.
The student
work has the
following
characteristics:
simple
explanation of
key textiles
concepts.
The student
work has the
following
characteristics:
identification
of aspects of
key textiles
concepts.
Practical performance
Knowledge & Understanding
The student
work has the
following
characteristics:
refined
variety of
practical skills
and a quality
product that
enhances the
intended
purpose a
pyjama set for
an adolescent
audience
thorough
planning,
effective and
efficient
managemen
t and
perceptive
reflection.
The student
work has the
following
characteristics:
refined
practical skills
and a quality
product for the
intended
purpose - a
pyjama set for
an adolescent
audience
The student
work has the
following
characteristics:
practical
skills and a
product for the
intended
purpose - a
pyjama set for
an adolescent
audience
The student
work has the
following
characteristics:
elements of
practical skills
and a product
The student
work has the
following
characteristics:
elements of
practical skills
and an
unresolved
product
detailed
planning,
efficient
management,
and logical
reflection
appropriate
planning,
management
and reflection.
elements of
planning,
management
and reflection.
superficial
elements of
planning,
management or
reflection.
Dimension 1:______
Dimension 3: ______
COMMENTS
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
TEACHER SIGNATURE:_________________________
DATE:______________

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DIRECTIONS:

This task requires that you produce a practical

Resources: Own and school resources

RELEVANT HABITS OF MIND

spelling, punctuation, grammar; Using vocabulary appropriate to a context;

THE DESIGN CHALLENGE

What Does This Task Require Me

Your task is to investigate current pyjama fashion trends and

STEP 2: CONSTRAINTS TO BE CONSIDERED

STEP 3: INVESTIGATIONS AND RESEARCH

Investigate/research pyjama fashion trends and possible

Brainstorm themes that can be used for inspiration

Identify the theme you will be basing your design on.

What Do I Need To Submit?

Write a brief explanation of your design. Discuss the

inspiration behind your design. Explain why you chose the

STEP 5: CONSTRUCTION & MANAGEMENT

STEP 6: EVALUATION AND REFLECTION (minimum of 200

Evaluate and reflect on the design process you undertook,

Evaluate and reflect on the final product. Consider the

This task requires you to hand in two (2) items:

2. A written process journal that documents all of your planning,

CHECK LIST FOR SUBMISSION

To be checked by the student

Have I outlined the constraints to be considered?

Have I conducted and documented investigations into pyjama

Have I decided on a design and sketched and annotated it to

Have I used the process journal continuously throughout the

Have I documented all modifications and changes to my final

Have I reflected upon processes - the planning, preparation and

Have I reflected upon the outcome the final product (the

Have I prepared to submit my pyjama set and the process

JOHN PAUL COLLEGE

UNIT: Pyjama Party

Practical Product and Process Journal: 7 weeks, in-class/own time,

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