the written exam – 2 sections
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GCSE TEXTILES 2014. The Written Exam – 2 sections. Section A This asks you to design a textile product. The exam board will give some information on the theme and design context. Approximately 25% of the paper marks are for Section A. Section B - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
The Written Exam – 2 sectionsSection A
This asks you to design a textile product. The exam board will give some information on the theme and design context. Approximately 25% of the paper marks are for Section A.
Section BThese questions will be based on the subject content listed in
your revision booklets. It will test your subject knowledge and understanding and is worth about 75% of the paper marks.
GCSE TEXTILES 2014
Exam Preparation Sheet
• This gives you a focus for your revision, but does not include everything you need to revise.
• Analysing the exam preparation sheet is an important starting point for your revision.
• It contains the inspirational theme and the design context for Section A.This year they are:
GCSE TEXTILES 2014
Theme:
Design Context: Products for teenagers
Fairground
Possible textile products
Bags
Cushions
Coat/jacketHat,
scarf, gloves
Bedding
Case for iPad,
Notebook, Laptop.
T shirts/hoodies
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When deciding on your product remember…
You may well be asked to write a design specification for it so think of a TARGET MARKET a specific PURPOSE OR FUNCTION
Design Specification:…criteria that your design needs to meet...how could you meet these criteria?
Price: this might depend on where your product is to be sold – exclusive boutique or supermarket?
Environmental issues:
Care:
Visual appeal, colour, wow factor.
Decorative techniques. Be original with these . . . .
FABRICS
Fabric ConstructionIs it …Woven? Plain weave Twill weaveSatin weave...could be a PILE WEAVE
Knitted?Bonded?
Fibre ContentIs it …
Natural? – CottonWoolSilkLinen
Synthetic?-AcrylicPolyesterNylonElastane
Regenerated?Viscose
Or it could be a blend of fibres – E.g. Polycotton
Some suggested fabrics: • Polyester Fleece• Twill weave polycotton• Polyester jersey • Polyester satin • Acrylic fake/faux fur fabric• Tactel microfibre• DenimLook at labels on existing products for more ideas...
Adding interest
Include SMART fabrics that react to heat or light. E.g. Change colour with heat
Include different textured fabrics. Feature linings?
Incorporate electronics that use a hidden battery power source to activate, e.g. Sounds, lights or movement device
Make the product multi-functional, reversible, original.
Include parts that can be removed and replaced with Velcro or poppers – shape matching etc?
Include alphabets letters/ words/ numbers/ foreign language
..Please, DO NOT forget components!
To add interest and decoration e.g.
• Sequins and beads• Trimmings/braids• Embroidery thread• Ribbon• Piping • Tassels• LEDs• Fabric paints
Functional e.g.• Zips• Buttons• Eyelets• Velcro• Hooks & eyes• Poppers (press studs)• Glow in the dark,
reflective
Visit a local store and have a good look a the wide range of textiles components available.
And Decorative Techniques!!
Quilting
CAD Machine Embroidery
Printing
Appliqué
Free Machine Embroidery
Patchwork
Section A is usually worth about 25% of the marks but this is the part that you can almost guarantee good marks for if you
prepare well!
Start your design work NOW! Do more research if you wish, think of a few ideas and start sketching; LABELLING AND
THINKING as you go!
Show your prepared ideas to me and we can discuss how to develop them to increase your chances of high marks in this
section.....
Remember, examiners will be seeing about 350 papers, one after the other so make yours stand out with a good idea!
Something different will always do well (as long as you stick to the design brief )
Good luckfrom
Mrs Sherriff and Mrs Stringer