Textiles Technology KS4
GCSE Textiles Technology
Textiles GCSE is a creative and innovative subject where pupils are allowed to experiment with a large number of decorative techniques.
Pupils will follow the AQA syllabus (www.aqa.co.uk)
Students who opt to study textiles technology at GCSE level are keen to design and make creative and unique pieces of textile work. This subject allows students to look at traditional textile skills and also consider technological advances in textiles. The department is well resourced in a variety of equipment for students to enhance their work. Students will work with dyes, fibres, threads, yarns, fabrics and components to add colour, pattern, shape and texture to design ideas. Also they are able to work with up-to-date computerised machines and facilities for designing and making are excellent.
Students have several fashion workshops held throughout the course run by fashion designers and EBP. Also we have an excellent link to the Fashion Department in the University in Cardiff. Course Tutors have in recent years visited MACS for fashion designing workshops and also allowed us to visit their Fashion Department! Pupils also enjoy the annual trip to the Clothes Show in Birmingham in December.
Assessment
Unit 1: Written paper
The written paper is two hours long is worth 40% of the total marks.
Section A: This asks you to design a textile product. During the preparation period for the exam, a pre-release sheet is given to students to ask them to research the design question context. Approximately 25% of the paper marks are for section A.
Section B: These questions will be based on the subject content listed in the Specification. It will test your subject knowledge and understanding.
Approximately 75% of the paper marks are for Section B.
Unit 2: Design and making practice
You will be required to select a design brief from a list of Controlled Assessment Tasks. A concise design folder and a made piece will be completed in the classroom over a period of approximately 45 hours. Students should include photographs of the finished product as well as photographs at various stages of the making.
The design and making activity is worth 60% of the total marks.
Homework policy
Pupils will have regular homework relating to coursework tasks.
Also, if a pupil wants to improve a piece of work, they can complete this as part of their homework.
How parents can best support their children
Pupils will be given feedback sheets regarding their progress in a coursework booklet. This helps target setting by the pupils. Parents and guardians are very welcome to make comments on these sheets if applicable and return it to school.
This will give you an up-to-date progress report and make you aware if there are any areas of concern.
