Key areas developed include knowledge of textile products and materials, sustainability and environmental issues, sources of fibres and new smart fabrics, extending practical sewing skills, developing research and analysis skills, exploring creatively in designing new products, improving confidence and knowledge of materials. It also teaches the students the benefits of working both independently and as part of a team. Studying this challenging Textiles course will give students the opportunity to develop creative skills to design and make new products. They will be taught to appreciate the complex relations between designing ideas, choosing appropriate materials and fabric and looking at different scales of manufacture and how products are promoted for supply and demand on a global scale. Students will be guided to independently design and make products, extending knowledge and skills from the GCSE course through practical development work including; CAD and CAM within the design and production of products, printing their own fabric designs and using complex pattern assembling to make a high quality finished product.
Name: Textiles Qualification title: GCE A Level Qualification type: GCE A/AS Level or equivalent Assessment 1561: TEXT1– Exam 2 hour written paper based on medium to long answer questions on materials, components and applications 1561: TEXT2 – Coursework Approx. 50 hrs. Either a single design-and-make project or two smaller projects of work. 2561: TEXT3 – Coursework 2 hour written paper based on long answer synoptic questions on design and manufacture 2561: TEXT4 – Written design portfolio Approx. 60 hrs. Submit evidence of a single substantial designing and making activity Awarding Assessment & Qualifications Alliance Created 20151218 09:30:54 Updated 20160107 13:17:43
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