Design & Technology: Fashion & Textiles
This creative and thought-provoking qualification has been designed to encourage students to take a broad view of design and technology related to all areas of Fashion and Textiles.
This creative and thought-provoking qualification has been designed to encourage students to take a broad view of design and technology related to all areas of Fashion and Textiles.
To study this subject, ideally you'll need at least a Grade 6 in GCSE D&T and at least a Grade 4 in GCSE Maths.
However, candidates who have not studied D&T Textiles before, will be considered.
What will you learn?
The course has been designed to take students on to a higher level of Fashion and Textiles or product design study prior to a university course. Equally, it would interest students who have a flair for the subject but who simply want to study it as part of a planned route through Sixth Form studies.
Course Components
You will develop practical skills as well as learn theoretical knowledge to have the confidence to succeed in a number of careers, especially in the creative industries.
Students will develop their abilities to design and make products and to appreciate the complex relationships between design, materials, manufacturing and marketing.
Fashion and Textiles A-level provides wide opportunities for study, ranging from fashion and aesthetics to industrial uses of textiles and from creative and individual pieces of work to aspects of manufacturing and industrial commercial practice.
You will also use maths and science skills which will be employed in the collaborative projects with professionals from industry.
Skills you will develop
Creative Design
Developing original ideas for garments and textile pieces.
Technical Making Skills
Using sewing, fabric manipulation, and textile techniques.
Design Research
Exploring fashion trends, designers, and cultural influences.
Portfolio Development
Presenting a body of work that shows your design process and final outcomes.
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How will you be assessed?
AQAThis subject is assessed by a combination of written examination & non-exam based assessment.
Paper One
2hr 30min 30% of gradeCore technical principles.
Paper Two
1hr 30min 20% of gradeCore designing and making principles: product analysis and commercial manufacture.
Non-Exam Assessment
50% of gradeDesign and make task
Who will teach you?
Mr P Ford
Head of D&T and F&N and Teacher of Textiles
Miss A Hill
Teacher of Textiles
Miss E Jukes
D&T and Art Technician
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