Product Design (Textiles) A Level (AQA)

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The specification has been designed to encourage students to take a broad view of technology and design. The textiles’ component of this course provides wide opportunities ranging from fashion and aesthetics to industrial uses of textiles, from creative and individual work to aspects of manufacturing and industry. The textiles component also includes working with a variety of materials and techniques. Candidates will work in both two- and three-dimensional forms. They will gain an understanding of industrial and commercial practices within this area of design and manufacture. We also provide students take the students on a range of trip activities in year 12 and 13. These include; LCAD final shows, Clothes Show Live, Knit and stitch in Harrogate, LCAD taster print days and we also offer a trip to Paris in collaboration with Art in Year 12.

Course information

Name: Product Design (Textiles) A Level (AQA) Qualification title: Product Design (Textiles) A Level (AQA) Qualification type: GCE A/AS Level or equivalent Assessment AS Product Design Textiles has 2 units: UNIT 1: Materials, components and applications Written paper: 50% of the total AS mark, 2 hours (25% of total A Level marks) Students will investigate a wide range of components and materials used in the making of textile products. They will study a variety of materials studying the working characteristics, physical properties, cost and availability of materials. UNIT 2: Coursework Portfolio of work (written or electronic): 50 hours (25% of total A Level marks) Students must produce a portfolio to evidence their development in investigation, designing and planning. They are required to manufacture prototypes that display understanding and appreciation of form, line, colour and proportion, industrial and commercial practice. These outcomes should display originality, flair and quality. A2 Product Design Textiles has 2 further units: UNIT 3: Design and Manufacture Written paper: (25% of total A Level mark) Students will study a wide range of the manufacturing systems to make, finish and decorate materials for use in apparel fabrics, household and industrial textiles. They will learn about product life cycles and fashion cycles. They will develop an understanding of commercial and industrial practice, and fabric manufacture. UNIT 4: Coursework Portfolio of work (written or electronic): 60 hours (25% of total A Level marks) This is a unit where the student undertakes a ‘design and make’ unit where the knowledge and experience gained at AS is applied to a design and manufacture task of the candidate’s own choice. The student’s outcome will display excellence in production and originality of design. Awarding Assessment & Qualifications Alliance Created 20151118 11:39:30 Updated 20151118 11:42:06

Entry requirements

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Provider

Otley Prince Henry's Grammar School Specialist Language College
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Address

Farnley Lane Town: Otley

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