Mini project three Specification content Teaching and learning ideas 24–28 Learners should work on a mini Learners should be introduced to a project that allows them to choose from the full range of project that allows them to use and skills. This is the final opportunity for learners to demonstrate the skills not already included in a develop the seven textile skills: project and to show progress in the skill level for those already covered. Learners should include supporting You should choose a range of products that allow learners to use and develop some of the new evidence to be included in skills that they have been taught. Fashion garments are an ideal product and the level of portfolio in relation to the complexity in the garment(s) can vary according to each learner's ability. knowledge and understanding and Stretch and challenge opportunity: of their choice of skills. This should a greater complexity in the number and type of techniques used, combining a number of include: different techniques, use of challenging fabric. an explanation of the technique selected together with a Learners who complete the project in less time should be encouraged to revisit earlier work with justification of why this was the a view to making improvements where necessary. most appropriate for the product ICT opportunity: photographs showing the use of search engines and digital cameras to find images of existing products and theme, use of learner carrying out the with Photoshop to manipulate images. clear reference to the materials, equipment and machinery that Risk assessment needed: have been used care in using sewing machines, irons and other tools and equipment used depending on justification of materials techniques selected. selected with particular Equipment needed: reference to their properties sewing machines, cutting shears, iron and ironing additional tools and equipment how quality control checks have been applied throughout the depending on individual skills selected. process an evaluation of techniques that have been carried out, including how issues were addressed and
Mini project three Specification content Teaching and learning ideas 24–28 Learners should work on a mini project that allows them to use and develop the seven textile skills: Learners should include supporting evidence to be included in portfolio in relation to the knowledge and understanding and of their choice of skills. This should include: an explanation of the technique selected together with a justification of why this was the most appropriate for the product photographs showing the learner carrying out the with clear reference to the materials, equipment and machinery that have been used justification of materials selected with particular reference to their properties how quality control checks have been applied throughout the process an evaluation of techniques that have been carried out, including how issues were addressed and Learners should be introduced to a project that allows them to choose from the full range of skills. This is the final opportunity for learners to demonstrate the skills not already included in a project and to show progress in the skill level for those already covered. You should choose a range of products that allow learners to use and develop some of the new skills that they have been taught. Fashion garments are an ideal product and the level of complexity in the garment(s) can vary according to each learner's ability. Stretch and challenge opportunity: a greater complexity in the number and type of techniques used, combining a number of different techniques, use of challenging fabric. Learners who complete the project in less time should be encouraged to revisit earlier work with a view to making improvements where necessary. ICT opportunity: use of search engines and digital cameras to find images of existing products and theme, use of Photoshop to manipulate images. Risk assessment needed: care in using sewing machines, irons and other tools and equipment used depending on techniques selected. Equipment needed: sewing machines, cutting shears, iron and ironing additional tools and equipment depending on individual skills selected.
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