Textiles
Subject Vision and Intent
In the subject of Design Technology, we aim to teach pupils about the importance of ‘Design’ in products around us and engage them to learn how designers research and meet the needs of users. We teach pupils relevant knowledge to gain an understanding of a wide range of materials for them to make informative choices and solve problems creatively in a constantly changing world. In this way we endeavour to educate pupils to become resourceful and capable citizens aware of social issues and how the manufacture, use and disposal of products impacts our lives.
Through lessons in Textile Design, pupils can develop as creative thinkers who can respond to challenges and develop ideas and products that show an understanding of social, economic, and environmental issues.
They have opportunities to develop life skills such as improving dexterity, problem-solving and self-management of both time and planning as well as developing practical skills and knowledge of materials. As the consumers of the future, pupils are made aware of how to make informed choices and balance the sometimes-conflicting needs and wants of product users, that we face in an era of a climate emergency.
Five-Year Plan
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Autumn Term 1 |
On rotation: 10 weeks Theme:- British Values
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On rotation: 10 Weeks Theme:- Environment and Sustainability
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On rotation: 10 weeks Theme: Changing World
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Theme:- Natural Forms Foundation GCSE Textiles Design - Key Skills:- Hand stitching & sewing machine use. Research collection & Recording. |
Coursework Project Final Outcome Skilled processes used. Identify where change for improvement should be happening as work progresses. Visually document progress and annotate. |
| Autumn Term 2 | Knowledge & experience of a range of processes and materials. Development of ideas. |
Coursework project Completion of outcome. Explanation of Design Journey and thinking documented fully. |
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| Spring Term 1 | Understanding ‘Outcomes’. (Producing a final Outcome) |
Exam Assignment Begins. Choice of Themes from Exam Board. Research & Record |
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| Spring Term 2 |
Coursework Project Explore & Develop Ideas Photographic documentation of design and development journey. |
Exam assignment Develop Ideas and trial processes to reach the best outcome solution possible. To be Exam Ready. |
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| Summer Term 1 |
Coursework Project Explore & Develop Ideas Photographic documentation of design and development journey. |
Exam Prepare portfolio for examiners visit. |
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| Summer Term 2 |
Coursework Project; - Prototypes, Review, Record, Change / Refine Skill Levels. Improve ideas & reach decisions on best Final Outcome. |
Key Stage 4
GCSE Textiles (Textiles Design as a specialist area of an Art & Design GCSE)
| Exam Board | EDUCAS |
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Examinations |
GCSE Textiles consist of 2 components Component 1: Portfolio, 60% of GCSE, no time limit Component 2: Externally set assignment, 40% of GCSE, 10 hours |
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