Textiles

In Year 7 and 8, we do a range of different projects based on sustainability and smart materials, you will get the chance to experiment with different decorative techniques such as tie dye and stencilling and then produce several mini projects such as a phone holder, a thermochromic mug holder (it changes colour when heat is applied) and a draw string bag based on your favourite pop artist.

The focus is learning new skills and experimenting with your creative side. While learning important life skills such as sewing on buttons, using a sewing machine and an iron safely and responsibly.

Designing & Making Skills, Problem Solving and Design Theory – Mini Tests and Prep for Examination.

During your time in lessons, you will experience lots of skills building, we look at colour and how it can affect you and your feelings, and we look at the use of colour and pattern in fashion. You will explore even more decorative techniques in more depth including using our new sublimination printer to design and print your own fabric using CAD/CAM. We also cover garment making and following a commercial pattern to produce an outfit of your choice. We further look into smart/technical textiles and make a light up key fob using conductive thread and LED lights.

Year 11

In Year 11 there is a Coursework ‘design and make’ task (50%) and a written Exam (50%)

You will be asked to research, design and make a textiles product from a brief specified by the WJEC. You will need to produce a sketchbook and /or folio and as well as a prototype of your product. In the past this has ranged from evening dresses, wall hangings, sports bags, handbags and many more.

A Coursework Design & Make task 50% and a written Exam 50%

This course is aimed at students who:

• Would like to progress to Higher Education to study fashion, interior design, retail management, buying and visual merchandising
• Would like to be creative
• Would like to find out more about the range of textile products are designed and made
• Would like to develop their practical skills
• Have an interest in fashion and design in its broadest sense