Textiles
Course Title: Design and Technology: Textiles Technology
Syllabus Code: 8552
Exam Board: AQA Web link:
Year 1 Term1
- Core skills in health and safety, using the sewing machine and hand sewing equipment
- Construction methods- seams, fastening and finishes
- Surface pattern techniques- tie-dye, batik, stencil print, applique, embellishment
- Final outcome- a decorative apron
Year 1 Term2
- Construction techniques- make a fitted skirt
- Construction techniques- make a fitted top
- Construction techniques- make a fitted dress
- Recycle, upcycle and re-use- design and make a fully fitted garment made from recycled materials
- Learn the theory linked to environmental issues in the textile industry
Year 1 Term3
- Criteria 1 of official coursework- research a given theme in detail
- Criteria 2 of official coursework- design a fully fitted garment linked to the theme
Year 2 Term1
- Criteria 3 of official coursework- make a detailed and creative final outcome
- Criteria 4 of official coursework- evaluate final outcome and whole project
Year 2 Term2
- Theory and revision targeted towards the 2 hour written exam paper worth 50% of overall grade