Exam board information:

WJEC Design & Technology Textiles  4130

Course content;

This subject will allow pupils to specialise in Textiles.  This course may appeal to those who enjoy making and designing items in textiles.  However, they will learn about a range of materials, manufacturing processes, techniques and technologies and be able to use them, as appropriate, in the process of designing and making.

Skills that will be developed:

• Analysis of the Task
• Writing a Design Specification
• Generating Ideas
• Developing and Modelling a Solution
• Communicating the Final Solution
• Demonstrating Creative thinking.                        
• Planning the make
• Making the Product
• Evaluation of the Product
• Suggesting Improvements

How the course will be assessed:

The course is split, 40% on the written examination paper and 60% Controlled assessment.

To be successful:

Students need to be prepared to make decisions for themselves.  Find ways around problems and not be put off when or if things go wrong.  They must use tools and equipment safely. Be able to work independently  and source materials from home.

Onward pathways:

Progression routes to Further Study:

• As/A Level Design and Technology: Textiles              
• As/A Level Textiles and Art

• BTEC / Degree Courses in Fashion Design , Art and Design , Textiles and Art etc.

Progression routes to Careers and Employment:

• Manufacturing: construction roles within the fashion / clothing / furnishings industry.
• Industry:  retail work, fashion design, laboratory technician within the fabrics / clothing industry.   Advertising and marketing of fabric items.

Further information:

Mrs Newey , Mrs Turner

http://www.wjec.co.uk