Design and Technology: Fashion and Textiles

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This creative and thought-provoking new qualification gives students the practical skills, theoretical knowledge and confidence to succeed in a broad range of careers. Students who simply enjoy studying the subject can use their UCAS points to gain University places to read subjects such as Chemistry, Geography and Business while others may embark upon exciting Art and Performance related HE courses or retail employment. You will investigate historical, social, cultural, environmental and economic influences on design and technology, whilst enjoying opportunities to put your learning in to practice by producing products of your own choice. The personal skills and qualities developed include decision making, resourcefulness, imagination, responsibility, innovation, observation and a regard for high standards. These are qualities important to all individuals and highly valued by Higher Education and employers. The type of work set may be individual and group work, and will involve investigation, sketching, note taking, product analysis and presentations.

Course information

Name: Design and Technology: Fashion and Textiles Qualification title: - Qualification type: Other regulated/accredited qualification Assessment A level 7562 2 x 2 hour written exams 25% + 25% = 50% of A level NEA (own choice substantial Design and Make task) 50% of A level For coursework at A2, candidates must select a problem/situation before setting their own objectives related to the design issues and manufacture of a product. The A2 written paper is based primarily on design and manufacture. Both the coursework task and exam paper are synoptic in nature and should consider all aspects of the specification. Both AS and A2 each provide 50% of the total award. Awarding - Created 20161031 13:39:45 Updated 20161031 13:39:45

Entry requirements

None

Provider

Spalding High School
Community School
n/a

Address

Spalding High School
Stonegate Town: Spalding

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