Textiles

Head of Faculty - Mrs Maxine Tedcastle

Textiles

Curriculum

KS3

YEAR 7

In Year 7 students will plan, design, and make a soft toy suitable for their chosen target market. They will use research to produce initial ideas and illustrate a final design idea. Students will explore and describe the methods and processes used to construct a soft toy and will safely use tools & equipment to produce a quality textile product.

YEAR 8

In Year 8 students will design and print a T-shirt based on Youth Culture. They will develop knowledge and understanding of Youth Culture and will learn several textile techniques used for surface decoration. Students will also gain an understanding of layout.

Ks4

YEAR 9

Autumn:

Students will be working on a trial project where they will be introduced to a range of techniques and processes. They will gain an understanding of the assessment objectives and produce work in response. They will be introduced to artist’s work and produce their own work inspired by the style of the artwork.

Spring:

Continuation of trial project – sketchbook/design sheet work which may conclude into a final outcome.

This work will form part of their final portfolio.

Summer:

After gaining an understanding of the assessment objectives, students will apply their knowledge to unit 1 which is their sustained investigation.

YEAR 10

Autumn:

Students will continue with their sustained investigation with a focus placed on assessment objectives 1 and 2 including artist research and exploration of materials.

Spring: Students will continue to explore materials and experiment with a range of techniques. Summer: A focus will be placed on the development of ideas in response to the work of others (assessment objective 1).

YEAR 11

Autumn:

The emphasis is on assessment objective 4 – final outcome. Students will be expected to further develop their preparatory work into a final composition, working in their chosen style and technique. Students will complete their sustained project, evidencing the journey from initial engagement to the realisation of intentions which they will do in a 10-hour trial exam.

Spring:

Students will be given their exam paper on 1^st Jan and begin their preparatory work in response to a stimulus set by the exam board.

The work should cover the four Assessment Objectives – Collect, Record, Experiment, Research and respond to relevant artist’s work and develop into a final outcome.

Summer:

After Easter students will sit a 10-hour exam. This is the final piece for the exam unit.

KS5

A LEVEL

YEAR 12

Coursework

Component 1 is a personal investigation unit. Students are encouraged to develop their own individual interests and style though their coursework. This is based on an idea, issue, concept or theme leading to a finished outcome or a series of related finished outcomes. Practical elements should make connections with some aspect of contemporary or past practice of artist(s), designer(s), photographers or craftspeople and include written work of no less than 1000 and no more than 3000 words which supports the practical work. Sketchbook work is vital part of the coursework; a large percentage of the marks are awarded to the development of an idea. Students must explore a range of materials and overcome technical difficulties through research and experimentation. They must document relevant artists/designers and produce their own work in light of this research.

YEAR 13

Students will be given their exam paper on 1^st February and will begin their preparatory work in response to a stimulus set by the exam board. They will produce work which provides evidence of their ability to work independently within a specified time constraint, developing a personal and meaningful response which addresses all of the assessment objectives and leads to a finished outcome or a series of related finished outcomes.

Exam

Student will have 15 hours supervised time to complete their final outcome. This is usually over three consecutive days.

Assessment Details

KS3

Student’s work is assessed at the end of each subject topic. In Years 7 and 8, we use these assessments to determine their attainment grade for the progress reviews (from A to E).

Ks4

The exam and coursework will be marked using the following assessment objectives.

AO1: Develop ideas through investigations, demonstrating critical understanding of sources.
AO2: Refine work by exploring ideas, selecting and experimenting with appropriate media, materials, techniques and processes.
AO3: Record ideas, observations and insights relevant to intentions as work progresses.
AO4: Present a personal and meaningful response that realises intentions and demonstrates understanding of visual language.

All objectives carry an equal weighting of marks. The coursework is completed in December of year 11 and the exam at the end of May in year 11. Both components are marked and moderated by the AQA teachers once the exam is completed. After the marks have been submitted, a visiting external moderator visit the school to ensure standardisation of marks.

Internal assessment in the form of teacher feedback is given at intervals throughout the course. Students also receive estimated grades throughout year 10 and 11, in line with the school assessment calendar.

KS5

The exam and coursework are marked using the following assessment objectives:

AO1: Develop ideas through investigations, demonstrating critical understanding of sources.
AO2: Refine work by exploring ideas, selecting and experimenting with appropriate media, materials, techniques and processes.
AO3: Record ideas, observations and insights relevant to intentions as work progresses.
AO4: Present a personal and meaningful response that realises intentions and demonstrates understanding of visual language.

All objectives carry an equal weighting of marks. The coursework is completed at the end of Jan in year 13 and the exam at the end of May. Both components are marked and moderated by the AQA teachers once the exam is completed. After the marks have been submitted, a visiting external moderator visit the school to ensure standardisation of marks. Internal assessment in the form of teacher feedback is given at intervals throughout the course. Students also receive estimated grades throughout year 10 and 11, in line with the school assessment calendar.

Why Study Textiles

Are you creative and imaginative? Do you enjoy exploring ideas and looking at things in different ways? Do you enjoy making?

If so, you should consider choosing Textiles. You will enjoy developing your understanding of the visual world, learning practical skills and responding to ideas and issues in ways that are personal to you.

What jobs could Textiles lead to: Textile technologist, colour trender or stylist, costume designer, creative director, footwear designer, fashion designer, fashion illustrator, fashion journalist, fashion stylist, these are just a few options.

Useful Links

AQA A level – Fine art:

https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/art-and-design/as-and-a-level/art-and-design/scheme-of-assessment

Useful website to galleries: