GCSE Fashion & Textiles - Course Overview
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The Course
This course needs creative thinkers who want to develop practical life skills.
You will use (CAD/CAM) computer aided design and manufacturing skills to
create a final product.
Assessment
The course is divided into two assessment sections. You will undertake a written
examination which counts for 40% of the overall grade.
A large part of the overall grade is made up of a controlled assessment design
portfolio which counts as 60% of your final grade. This portfolio will require you
to complete extensive written sections to accompany your final product.
The controlled assessment is marked out of 90 and is divided into four areas. Students in Year 10 will start the coursework in January 2016
Investigating the Design Context (8 marks) - Deadline - End of Feb 2016
Development of Design Proposals (32 marks) - Deadline - End of July 2016
Making (32 marks) Deadline - End of Dec 2016
Testing & Evaluation (12 marks) - End of Feb 2016 (Final Hand In for controlled assessment)
Unit 1: Short answer, structured and open questions drawn from all areas
of the specification. The paper covers all of the theory you will practice
throughout the course.
• Written Paper, 40% of total marks, 2 hours, 120 marks.
• Candidates answer all questions in two sections. Pre-release material issued.
Unit 2 : Controlled Assessment (45 hours and 90 marks) 60%
• Consists of a single design and make activity from arrange of exam board set
tasks.
• 36% of the marks are for making the final product and 64% of the marks are
for the written coursework.
• Detailed research, designing, making and evaluating is undertaken.
• A range of products are made and developed over the course of Years 9 – 11.
• A detailed design folder of written work is submitted.
Potential Pathways
• Entry to AS/A2 Graphics course at Tallis. Further study on the Art and Design
BTEC course.
• Opportunities to further develop your textiles and fashion knowledge at
college.
• Opportunities to work in the retail sector as a buyer or visual merchandiser.
• Future career pathways as a fashion designer, textile print designer,
dressmaker, stylist, costume designer, project scientist, textile technologist
and interior designer.
• Design and making are encouraged to prepare candidates for taking higher
level courses or for entering the world of work.
• Fashion and textiles will support your application for a range of Post-16 Level 3
courses if an A*-C grade is achieved, or a level 2 course if a D or E grade is
achieved.
• Fashion and textiles will equip you with essential life skills - learning to make
various quality products.
This course needs creative thinkers who want to develop practical life skills.
You will use (CAD/CAM) computer aided design and manufacturing skills to
create a final product.
Assessment
The course is divided into two assessment sections. You will undertake a written
examination which counts for 40% of the overall grade.
A large part of the overall grade is made up of a controlled assessment design
portfolio which counts as 60% of your final grade. This portfolio will require you
to complete extensive written sections to accompany your final product.
The controlled assessment is marked out of 90 and is divided into four areas. Students in Year 10 will start the coursework in January 2016
Investigating the Design Context (8 marks) - Deadline - End of Feb 2016
Development of Design Proposals (32 marks) - Deadline - End of July 2016
Making (32 marks) Deadline - End of Dec 2016
Testing & Evaluation (12 marks) - End of Feb 2016 (Final Hand In for controlled assessment)
Unit 1: Short answer, structured and open questions drawn from all areas
of the specification. The paper covers all of the theory you will practice
throughout the course.
• Written Paper, 40% of total marks, 2 hours, 120 marks.
• Candidates answer all questions in two sections. Pre-release material issued.
Unit 2 : Controlled Assessment (45 hours and 90 marks) 60%
• Consists of a single design and make activity from arrange of exam board set
tasks.
• 36% of the marks are for making the final product and 64% of the marks are
for the written coursework.
• Detailed research, designing, making and evaluating is undertaken.
• A range of products are made and developed over the course of Years 9 – 11.
• A detailed design folder of written work is submitted.
Potential Pathways
• Entry to AS/A2 Graphics course at Tallis. Further study on the Art and Design
BTEC course.
• Opportunities to further develop your textiles and fashion knowledge at
college.
• Opportunities to work in the retail sector as a buyer or visual merchandiser.
• Future career pathways as a fashion designer, textile print designer,
dressmaker, stylist, costume designer, project scientist, textile technologist
and interior designer.
• Design and making are encouraged to prepare candidates for taking higher
level courses or for entering the world of work.
• Fashion and textiles will support your application for a range of Post-16 Level 3
courses if an A*-C grade is achieved, or a level 2 course if a D or E grade is
achieved.
• Fashion and textiles will equip you with essential life skills - learning to make
various quality products.