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The Written Exam – 2 sections

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

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The Written Exam – 2 sections

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  1. 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 These 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.

  2. 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 themeand the design context for Section A. This year they are: GCSE TEXTILES 2014

  3. Theme: Fairground Design Context: Products for teenagers

  4. T shirts/hoodies ? ? ? ? ? Bags Case for iPad, Notebook, Laptop. ? ? ? ? ? Possible textile products Cushions ? ? ? ? ? Bedding Coat/jacket Hat, scarf, gloves

  5. 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

  6. Price: this might depend on where your product is to be sold – exclusive boutique or supermarket? Care: Decorative techniques. Be original with these . . . . Environmental issues: Design Specification: …criteria that your design needs to meet...how could you meet these criteria? Visual appeal, colour, wow factor.

  7. Fibre Content Is it … Natural? – Cotton Wool Silk Linen Synthetic?- Acrylic Polyester Nylon Elastane Regenerated? Viscose Or it could be a blend of fibres – E.g. Polycotton Fabric Construction Is it … Woven? Plain weave Twill weave Satin weave ...could be a PILE WEAVE Knitted? Bonded? FABRICS • Some suggested fabrics: • Polyester Fleece • Twill weave polycotton • Polyester jersey • Polyester satin • Acrylic fake/faux fur fabric • Tactelmicrofibre • Denim • Look at labels on existing products for more ideas...

  8. Include parts that can be removed and replaced with Velcro or poppers – shape matching etc? Make the product multi-functional, reversible, original. Adding interest Incorporate electronics that use a hidden battery power source to activate, e.g. Sounds, lights or movement device Include alphabets letters/ words/ numbers/ foreign language Include SMART fabrics that react to heat or light. E.g. Change colour with heat Include different textured fabrics. Feature linings?

  9. ..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.

  10. And Decorative Techniques!! CAD Machine Embroidery Printing Appliqué Free Machine Embroidery Quilting Patchwork

  11. 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 )

  12. Good luck from Mrs Sherriff and Mrs Stringer

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