Textiles
Introduction to Textiles Design
This engaging practical course will challenge students to develop their critical understanding of textiles through a series of coherent and meaningful learning experiences. Students are encouraged to work creatively and they will be expected to habitually take calculated risks to develop their technical skills and knowledge through exploration and experimentation.
KS3
In KS3 we focus on nurturing an enthusiasm for Fashion and Textiles by allowing students to develop a broad range of practical skills including hand and machine techniques. We look at the work of contemporary and classical artists and designers. This helps students to develop their critical and observational skills paying close attention to the composition of their work.
In Year 9, the emphasis is on garment manufacturing techniques. Students will gain experience in the areas of fashion design, printed fabrics, digital textiles and embellished textiles. They also work with an increasingly wider range of media and materials. Schemes of Learning are sequential, allowing students to become increasingly independent as they prepare for KS4.
KS4
Exam Board and Syllabus: WJEC Eduqas GCSE Art and Design (Textile Design) C653QS
In Years 10 and 11, students will continue to develop their skills by undertaking comprehensive projects to explore, experiment, design and create a number of personal outcomes. Students are guided to take ownership of their own project.
They could work in some or all of the following areas:
- constructed textiles,
- digital textiles,
- dyed/printed fabrics,
- fashion design
- embellished textiles.
As part of the course, students are expected to undertake a number of visits to galleries and museums such as the V&A or Design Museum so that they can appreciate textiles in both an historical and/or contemporary context. Locations for visits vary depending on exhibitions and projects on offer.
How the students are assessed at the end of the course
Final grades are based entirely on portfolios of work and final practical outcomes.
Marks are derived as follows:
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Year 10 and 11(September - December) |
Year 11 (January - April) |
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Externally Set Assignment (ESA) comprising a portfolio of work and a final practical outcome 40% of overall mark |
Enrichment opportunities
A range of KS3 and KS4 clinics are offered alongside visits to various museums and art galleries.