Textiles Materials Technology
Minimum competencies: Mainly Making 1
Key Stage 3
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T.D.3.1 | make and adapt simple flat patterns for unstructured clothing and other products | 5 | ||
T.D.3.2 | make simple paper models | 5 | ||
T.D.3.3 | create simple 3D structures | 5 | ||
T.D.3.4 | use textiles in creating shell and frame structures | 5 | ||
T.D.3.5 | make simple calico models/toiles | 5 | ||
T.D.3.6 | use ICT to explore and create shape, pattern and colourways | 2 | ||
T.D.3.7 | use ICT databases for accessing information for designing and making eg fabric properties, fashion, styles | 2 | ||
T.D.3.8 | use CAD/CAM to enhance fabrics (eg embroidery software and hardware, draw and paint packages for stencils, transfer, prints) | 3 | ||
T.D.3.9 | make simple representational and technical drawings - fashion and product | 3 | ||
T.D.3.10 | use small scale commercial design /presentation techniques, (eg mood boards, story boards, mind maps, sketching, modelling) | 3 | ||
T.D.3.11 | use strategies to plan, communicate and execute accurate making (eg flow charts, pattern conventions, orders of work) | 3 |
T.M.3.1 | use a range of techniques for adding colour, pattern and texture finishes (eg dyeing, printing, embroidering, appliqué) | 4 | ||
T.M.3.2 | use simple tests to identify the properties of fabrics | 4 | ||
T.M.3.3 | simulate technical finishes (eg waterproofing) | 3 | ||
T.M.3.4 | use basic pattern marking conventions (eg grain, cutting, fold and stitching lines) | 5 | ||
T.M.3.5 | make use of construction symbols | 4 | ||
T.M.3.6 | use fabrication and manipulation techniques (eg darts, gussets, inserts, pleats) | 5 | ||
T.M.3.7 | use knowledge of fabric construction grain, strain and loads in designing and making | 4 | ||
T.M.3.8 | apply simple fastenings (eg Velcro) | 5 | ||
T.M.3.9 | use simple techniques for making and finishing seams | 5 | ||
T.M.3.10 | use simple reinforcing techniques | 5 | ||
T.M.3.11 | make edge finishes - machine hems, swing needle stitches, overlockers | 5 | ||
T.M.3.12 | safely and accurately use cutting tools (eg scissors, shears) | 5 | ||
T.M.3.13 | demonstrate safe and accurate use of machines and overlockers | 5 | ||
T.M.3.14 | complete the DATA (or other appropriate) certification for Health and Safety for secondary teachers in the core and in textiles technology | 2 |
T.K.3.1 | classify fibres, yarns and fabrics | 3 | ||
T.K.3.2 | understand how properties affect choice and use of fibres, yarns, fabrics | 4 | ||
T.K.3.3 | know about construction and finishing techniques for fibres, yarns and how such techniques can enhance both technical and aesthetic properties | 3 | ||
T.K.3.4 | be aware of the properties of, and can use, a range of modern and 'smart' materials | 2 | ||
T.K.3.5 | understand the principles of making in quantity | 4 | ||
T.K.3.6 | understand input, process and output in mechanical, electrical and electronic textiles equipment including CAD/CAM | 3 |
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