Make the grade
AQA Textiles Technology 4570
Student:______________
Target grade:
Mock grade:
Coursework estimate:
Key dates
Exam dates: Tuesday 24th May
Coursework deadlines: Friday 11th March 2016
Modules breakdown: Coursework 60% Written Exam 40%
Extra support Available
Mondays after school in C13 Miss Coulton 3.15pm to 4.15pm
Tuesdays lunch time in C14 Mrs Goodere-Dale 12.25pm to 12.55pm
Wednesdays after school in C13 Mrs Sharpe 3.15pm to 4.15pm
Students are asked to check with the teacher on the actual day to ensure the
session is running. Revision guides are available to buy for £3
Make the grade
Textiles Revision Guide
Week starting
Topic
Monday
14/3/16
21/3/16
Easter Holiday
Revision
Guide pages
Workbook
Pages
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Theme research and initial
sketches
Pages 4 to 7
Page 4
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Research into existing products
Initial ideas
Final design
Design Specification
Pages 10-13
Page 5
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Fabric finishes
Components
Pages 40-43
Page 6
Friday 25th March
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/design/textiles/
productiontechniquesrev5.shtml
https://textiles4u.wikispaces.com/Components
Friday 8th April inclusive
11/4/16
Online resources
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Fibres including blends
Fabric construction
Smart Materials
Pages 20-29
Page 7
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/design/textiles/
fibresrev1.shtml
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/design/textiles/
fabricsrev1.shtml
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/design/textiles/
fabricsrev4.shtml
18/4/16
25/4/16
3/5/16
9/5/16
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Dyeing
Printing
Decoration and enhancement
Pages 34– 39 Page 8
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Environmental Issues
Consumer rights and safety
Manufacturing safely
Pages 44-49
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Tools and equipment
Construction techniques
ICT and industrial equipment
Pages 50 –55 Page 10
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Production processes
Quality Control and assurance
Pages 56-59
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/design/textiles/
productiontechniquesrev1.shtml
https://textiles4u.wikispaces.com/Printing+onto+Fabric
Page 9
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/design/textiles/
consumersmaintenancehealthrev1.shtml
https://textiles4u.wikispaces.com/Industrial+Manufacturing
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/design/textiles/
texsystemspracticesrev5.shtml
Page 11
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/design/textiles/
productiontechniquesrev3.shtml
https://textiles4u.wikispaces.com/Quality
16/5/16
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Past paper practice and exam
techniques
Pages 60-63
http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/design-and-technology/gcse/
design-and-technology-textiles-technology-4570/past-papers-andmark-schemes