GCSE - Textiles
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Course Outline
The Textiles Technology focus area is about designing and making innovative products, which reflect developments in the textile industry.
Students will have the opportunity to develop practical skills in a range of techniques including silk painting, appliqué, CAM embroidery and garment construction through a series of focused practical tasks. The course covers all aspects of textiles from fibre production to design and marketing.
Students have to submit a major design and make a project, including a portfolio of research, design and development work. The use of ICT/CAD/CAM generated work is encouraged and state of the art equipment is available to help turn design ideas into reality. Previous students have chosen to design items ranging from Kimonos to soft furnishings, club wear to ball gowns.
This course provides a good insight into the textile and fashion industry and will allow students to progress onto related courses in the Sixth Form and at College.
Assessment
Unit 1 : Textiles
Written Paper (40%)
Unit 2 : Textiles
Task (60%) |
Section A – 20% (60 marks)
Section B – 20% (60 marks)
One design and make major project.
30 guided hours of designing and making a textile outcome..
15 A3 page design portfolio |
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Year 11 |
Autumn Term
• Introduction to new GCSE course (start Sept. 2009).
• Students will receive one weekly theory lesson and two practical lessons
• Within the two practical lessons, students will have the opportunity of completing numerous mini Textile tasks to improve their skill based knowledge
• After Half Term students will design and make a mini Fashion project using WJEC template pages. |
Autumn Term
• Continuing with existing WJEC course (ending June 2010).
• Students will begin their main GCSE project where they will need to research and design a final product using the WJEC template pages.
• Students will buy and source their material on a school trip to Swansea.
• Students will start making their outcomes |
Spring Term
• A weekly theory lesson
• Two practical lessons
• During the practical lessons students will complete a mini Fashion project and start an Interior mini project using WJEC template pages. |
Spring Term
• Continuing with existing WJEC course.
• Students will carry on making and complete their final project.
• Students will conclude the Design Process and at this stage should be completing:
- Planning
- Manufacturing Diary
- Testing and Evaluation
• Internal marking
• External moderation of work by visiting moderator
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Summer Term
• Two theory lessons a week
• One practical lesson
• During the practical lesson student will be completing their Interior mini project using WJEC template pages.
• GCSE Textiles exam |
Summer Term |
GCSE Homework
Frequency and Format
In Years 10 and 11, all students following the Department’s GCSE courses will, in addition to completing any specific homework tasks, need to undertake work at home in order to fulfil the coursework requirements set by the Examination Board. Students will be required to engage in research, collect and/or record information, and/or prepare, continue or evaluate work in their own time. On occasions students will be required to pre-read resource material, related to the appropriate specific area and undertake a test on this homework set.
For Key Stage 4 and Post 16 students, all rooms and workshops are made available after school on designated days to assist pupils with additional work, homework or practical coursework sessions.
Student Grouping
Students are taught in mixed ability groups within the specialist areas. Classes generally range in size from 15-20 students.
Assessment Pattern
Work is assessed informally during lessons in order to help students to make progress. Interim assessments take place on average once every half term, in order to give feedback on the strengths and areas to work on, along with current and potential grades. Students are given details of the specialist course assessment criteria. Theory tests are also set at the end of every topic; this is our current practice with the new GCSE courses, as from September 2009.
Coursework is marked using the actual GCSE assessment criteria once or twice a year, in order to accurately assess current grades, and to set realistic and challenging GCSE grades.
Recommended wider reading
Any visits to exhibitions, displays and cookery demonstrations encourage and improve students’ awareness of design and designers/chefs work. We would encourage students to draw, design, cook and take part in craft based interests outside school where possible. Any catering/recipe books, design or general Design History based books are worth looking at to help with inspiration. The school library is now building up a good collection, and some books are available in the department.
How can you help your child?
Encouragement with their work, and ensuring that they work regularly on their coursework. Materials to manufacture their Resistant Materials or Textiles outcomes can be purchased through the department if you wish; alternatively you can support your child by independently sourcing and purchasing materials. Helping students with purchasing a range of ingredients in preparation for their practical catering lessons will also assist students with their organisation.
Helping students to visit exhibitions, or to collect first-hand research for their work will certainly help to support them.
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