Art and Design Key Facts - GCSE - TEXTILES How the course is assessed: The Art Textile course explores textiles as a medium in many different ways. Students will many textile techniques, starting with the safe Portfolio of Work = 60% and effective use of the sewing machine. No time limit Work presented is marked by the centre and moderated by They will have opportunities to learn many traditional as well as AQA. contemporary textile techniques including, weaving, printing, appliqué, silk painting, silk Externally Set Task = 40% paper, fabric manipulation, latch-hook, and locker-hook work, knitting, Supervised time 10 hand and machine embroidery. Work presented is marked by the centre and moderated by AQA Outcomes can be two or three-dimensional. They can be fashion items, AQA Exam Board: fashion accessories, soft furnishings, costume design, wall pieces, bags, Career Implications shoes, masks, sculptures or a series of textile pieces. Emphasis is placed further studies may lead on to a career – on an experimental and highly creative in: approach to design and making. Film, Television, Theatre, Textile Technology - Smart Fabrics - Textile Fashion - Costume design - Marketing and Management Visits to museums, galleries and exhibitions help pupils understand the - Design for Television, Film or Theatre - Product Development role, purpose and function of Art and Design Textiles in society and and Innovation, the Interior Design, Fashion, Illustration, students are helped to develop individual creativity, to make informed Exhibition Work etc. judgements about their work, as well that of others. Other information: The Art Textile course demands a homework commitment of at least two hours a week. Working outside school hours and the systematic keeping of sketchbooks/notebooks form an essential part of the course.
Art and Design - GCSE - TEXTILES Key Facts The Art Textile course explores textiles as a medium in many different ways. Students will many textile techniques, starting with the safe and effective use of the sewing machine. They will have opportunities to learn many traditional as well as contemporary textile techniques including, weaving, printing, appliqué, silk painting, silk paper, fabric manipulation, latch-hook, and locker-hook work, knitting, hand and machine embroidery. Outcomes can be two or three-dimensional. They can be fashion items, fashion accessories, soft furnishings, costume design, wall pieces, bags, shoes, masks, sculptures or a series of textile pieces. Emphasis is placed on an experimental and highly creative approach to design and making. Visits to museums, galleries and exhibitions help pupils understand the role, purpose and function of Art and Design Textiles in society and students are helped to develop individual creativity, to make informed judgements about their work, as well that of others. How the course is assessed: Portfolio of Work = 60% No time limit Work presented is marked by the centre and moderated by AQA. Externally Set Task = 40% Supervised time 10 Work presented is marked by the centre and moderated by AQA Exam Board: AQA Career Implications – further studies may lead on to a career in: Film, Television, Theatre, Textile Technology - Smart Fabrics - Textile Fashion - Costume design - Marketing and Management - Design for Television, Film or Theatre - Product Development and Innovation, the Interior Design, Fashion, Illustration, Exhibition Work etc. Other information: The Art Textile course demands a homework commitment of at least two hours a week. Working outside school hours and the systematic keeping of sketchbooks/notebooks form an essential part of the course.
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