Key Stage 4 Overview for Design and Technology: Textiles 2011-2014
YEAR 2
YEAR 1
Autumn
Spring
DECORATIVE
TECHNIQUES
A high level of
finish is
important
Choice and use of
equipment
CONSTRUCTION
TECHNIQUES
A high level of finish is
important
Choice and use of
equipment
MATERIALS AND
COMPONENTS
A high level of
finish is important
Choice and use of
equipment
- creation of image
-using a commercial pattern
-basic adaptations
-seams and seam finishes
-curved seams
-fastenings, zips and button
and button holes
-Velcro, threads, trimmings,
motifs
- piping
- wastage
-darts
-gathers
-pleats
-research project on
natural, regenerated
and synthetic fibres
-smart materials
-Nano technology
-bio fabrics
board
- use of visual
language
- drawing and
annotating
- applications of
colour
- applique
- couching (CAM)
- quilting
- beading
- printing
CONTROLLED ASSESSMENT
TEXTILES IN INDUSTRY
-risk assessments
-health and safety
-making diary
-making and adapting
-recording developments
-use of computers
-health and safety
-labelling
-protective clothing
-new technologies
-industrial practise
FABRIC
CONSTRUCTION
PLANNING A
CONTROLLED
ASSESSMENT
-weaving,
knitting, bonding,
laminating
-properties of
fabrics
-fabric finishes
- recycling
-fair trade
-product lifecycle
-sustainability to
include ethical
trading and
environmental
issues
-choosing a task
Summer
CONTROLLED
ASSESSMENT
60% of total marks,
approx. 45 hours. A
single design and
make activity,
chosen from a
range of board set
tasks.
CONTROLLED ASSESSMENT
-what is meant by
controlled assessment
-presentation of work
Range of skills involved
-deadline date
-task analysis
-initial research
-the use of trend
forecasting in
industry
-design specification
-design ideas
-development
-modelling and toiles
Testing techniques ;questionnaires, user
trials, testing against specifications
-planning for making
-manufacturing specification
-final idea
CONTROLLED
ASSESSMENT
PRE-RELEASE
MATERIAL
REVISION OF
COURSE CONTENT
GCSE EXAMINATION
Completed by
31st March and
submitted for
internal marking
-evaluating
techniques
-evaluating linked
to specification
Issued on 1st March
Developments based on
this
Written examination