Teacher in Charge: Ms K Gilbert Textiles in the 1st - 3rd years Girls have a double period of Textiles for half of each school year. | 1st Year: | Scrumptious bags! An introduction to the use of the sewing machine, dyeing, bead work, and a range of textiles' materials. Pupils make bags to their own designs. | | 2nd Year: | Resists! Pupils will learn a number of ways to paint and dye fabrics, using a variety of resists methods and colours. They make cushions to their own designs. | | 3rd Year: | Unique 3D! Pupils learn how to make paper, resulting in sculptures inspired by natural forms. | Textiles GCSE (AQA Examinations Board)
The aim of the syllabus is to give the pupils the opportunity to develop their own personal skills through designing and making, using creative textile techniques, including fabric painting, dyeing, machine embroidery, surface hand-stitchery, paper-making,weaving, etc. Designing is an important aspect, but only as a means of creating a starting point for a piece of textile or fashion item. One piece of coursework will have an historical starting point or connection. One piece may arise from a visit to the Costume collection at the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, or the Costume Collection in Bath. Regular visits to textile exhibitions are also included. Coursework requirements: Three pieces of coursework which in total cover all aspects of the syllabus and contribute 60% of the mark. These are internally set and marked. A controlled test is also set by the examining board, in which pupils are given time in advance to prepare any background work and samples, then 10 hours of supervised time to complete the work by a specified date. This is internally marked and contributes the remaining 40% of the mark. All work is externally moderated.
A-level Textiles (Edexcel Examinations Board) 8033 (AS) 9033 (A2) Who should take A-level Textiles? It suits any pupils who have an interest in a creative subject that allows them to express themselves visually. It is suitable for anyone who wishes to undertake further studies in art, craft and design, usually at art or further education college, or for anyone who wishes to pursue a career for which an art background is relevant, such as advertising, architecture, theatre or exhibition work. What will you learn? This course requires independent work allowing you to create your own personal portfolio. Within the course there is the opportunity to discover fashion design and making, millinery, constructed textiles, dyed textiles, printed textiles, fashion accessories, fine art textiles, etc. You will be combining different disciplines freely and often embracing both traditional and contemporary technologies. The tools used in textiles cover a large range, encompassing traditional handcrafts and computer-aided technology. A wide range of natural and manufactured materials including paper, wire, tissue, gauze, plastic, recycled packaging and cloths, silk, wool, cotton, polyester and hessian is used to address aspects of design in fashion, furnishings and fine art. You will be researching the work of contemporary textile artists and fashion designers, and have opportunities to visit galleries. Return to top |
