Year 8 - Textiles - GIRLS
Week
1
Topic-Visual Arts
Safety in the Textiles
Workroom
Techniques
Task
Students write in sketchbook the rules and are
given a tour of the workroom.
Sewing machine review – Complete sewing
machine test.
Resources/worksheets
Techniques & Processes
Construction
Use of sewing machine
3–4-5
Techniques and
processes
Sewing Machine
6
Product Construction
7–8-9
Product construction
Techniques and processes
10
Assessment and Marking
VELS
Students use tools and equipment safely.
Sewing machine
Sewing machine test
worksheet
Cotton
Paper
Students use production techniques.
TOOLS AND
EQUIPMENT
2
Homework
Students develop a plan and process of construction.
In sketchbook students write out the process of making
a scrunchie.
Construct scrunchies based on plan
Construction of a quilted purse.
Students write a design brief based on the
requirements.
Discuss the origins of quilting and representation of
textiles in history.
Construct small example glue into sketchbook and
label.
Draw up own designs for quilted purse.
Construct quilted purse.
Students research a culture or historical period that
dolls are representative of.
Complete worksheet
Students draw up own designs based on the research
of their culture or period for own doll.
Students complete a doll based on the research and
sewing techniques.
Complete a self evaluation sheet based on the doll
Complete an evaluation sheet based on the design
criteria for another student.
Sewing machine
Scrap material
Elastic
Cotton
Pins
Material
Stuffing
Sewing machine
Cotton
Examples
Artist’s examples of quilting
around the world.
Historical or Cultural Doll
research worksheet.
Own design research
Material
Cotton
Sewing machine
Beads, buttons ect.
Self evaluation sheet
Students develop criteria to use to make decision about their own
design ideas.
Students use production techniques.
Students use tools and equipment safely, and with some accuracy,
to combine materials and put together components.
Research on
environmental issue
and/or images of the
environment.
Students begin to provide input into the development of design
briefs.
Use tool and equipment safely, and with some accuracy, to
combine materials and put together components.
Students give and receive feedback about their own and other
products.
They keep simple records and reflect on the steps they took to
design and make their products, including noting any problems
encountered and changes made to accommodate these.
Year 8 - Textiles - BOYS
1
Safety in the Textiles
Workroom
Techniques
Students write in sketchbook the rules and are
given a tour of the workroom.
Sewing machine review – Complete sewing
machine test.
TOOLS AND
EQUIPMENT
2 –3
4-5
Techniques & Processes
Construction
Use of sewing machine
Techniques & Processes
Construction
Use of sewing machine
6 – 7- 8
Techniques and
processes
Sewing Machine
Product Construction
9
Presenting
10
Assessment and Marking
Students use tools and equipment safely.
Sewing machine
Sewing machine test
worksheet
Cotton
Paper
Students use production techniques.
Students develop a plan and process of construction.
In sketchbook students write out the process of making
a Computer Wrist rest based on a design brief.
Write instructions in sketchbook
Draw up your own design alternative.
Cut out and construct.
Sewing machine
Material
Cotton
Pins
Toy eyes
Felt
Students develop criteria to use to make decision about their own
design ideas.
Students use production techniques.
Students use tools and equipment safely, and with some accuracy,
to combine materials and put together components.
Student’s research and sketch images of the
Commonwealth games.
Using their chosen design cut images out of coloured
felt and hand sews blanket stitch around design.
Teacher sews all patches together to form a banner.
Construction of a Puppet.
Students write a design brief based on the
requirements to tell a story of an Islamic tradition or
story.
Discuss the origins of puppets and the types of
materials that were used. Look at different puppets
with what they mean in different cultures/countries.
Research into story to develop ideas. Collect and
record in sketchbook.
Construct small example glue into sketchbook and
label.
Construct puppet based on research.
Draw up a
coloured design in
sketchbook for
week 3
Students begin to provide input into the development of design
briefs.
Material
Stuffing
Sewing machine
Cotton
Examples
Puppets from around the
world.
Use tool and equipment safely, and with some accuracy, to
combine materials and put together components.
Students construct a short play based on their puppet
and present it to the class.
Complete a self-evaluation sheet based on the puppet.
Complete an evaluation sheet based on the design
criteria for another student.
Self evaluation sheet
Students give and receive feedback about their own and other
products.
They keep simple records and reflect on the steps they took to
design and make their products, including noting any problems
encountered and changes made to accommodate these.