Fashion and Textiles

Course summary

Exam board – Eduqas, Specification A601QS Minimum requirements for the course: Grade 6 in GCSE D&T Textiles and Grade 6 in Mathematics. Staff contacts: Ms Garden, egacheneyschool.org Ms Beer, lbr@cheneyschool.org Ms Brown, nbrown@cheneyschool.org What is Fashion and Textiles? By studying Fashion and Textiles, you will be challenged and encouraged to use materials, develop ideas and solve real world problems. You will be introduced to a variety of making and designing activities to build on analytical thinking and practical skills. You will evaluate the work of past and present textiles, fashion designers and design movements. You must possess a keen interest in design, be committed to the development of design skills and be prepared to complete a professional portfolio. Course structure: Component 1: Design and Technology in the 21st Century. Written examination: 3 hours (50%) Component 2: ‘Design and Make’ project – a substantial non-exam assessment. Approximately 80 hours (50%) Complementary courses: Art, Geography, Mathematics, Computer Science, History, all academic courses. Leads to: Fashion, Costume Design Furniture or Interior Design; Engineering Material Science; Automotive Design; Architecture; Product Buying; Jewellery Design. Resources: AQA AS/A Level Design Technology: Fashion and Textiles (ISBN 978 1 5104 13498). Bursary students can request a copy from the Bursary Fund. What students say: ‘I just love being able to be so creative.’