

Design and Textiles (9631) A Level
Aims
· To develop an awareness of the inter-relationship between textiles and the user in a changing multicultural and technological society.
· To develop the ability to make informed decisions.
· To encourage an investigative approach to study which may include problem solving.
· To provide an experience of relevant materials and processes this will inform the candidates’ decisions.
· To create an awareness of Design and Textiles as an applied field of study leading to further and higher education and a range of career options
Objectives
· Identify and recall knowledge and understanding
· Analyze, select and apply relevant knowledge by organising and presenting information clearly and logically
· Make informed and rational choices
· Realize a course of action using a range of relevant, appropriate and transferable skills and resources
In addition at A Level candidates should be able to demonstrate the ability to:
- Undertake research
- Present the outcome and undertake a critical analysis of results
Scheme of Assessment
Paper |
Name |
Duration |
Detail |
Marks on paper |
Weighting |
1 |
Fibres and Fabrics, Design |
2 hour written paper
|
Section A – two compulsory structured/data response questions
|
75 |
25% |
2 |
Practical |
7 hours |
Additional information is given in the syllabus booklet and Appendix |
100 |
25% |
3 |
Textile Applications
Textile Technology |
|
2 hour written paper Section A (see note) Section B (see note)
|
100 |
25% |
4 |
Coursework |
|
Additional information is given in the syllabus booklet and Appendix |
100 |
25% |
Note:
AS Student will sit only for Paper 1 and 2 weighting 50% each.
Paper 3 Section A – two compulsory questions which test the candidates understanding of the connections between the different Technology elements of the subject
Paper 3 Section B – consists of essay questions where the candidate will be required to answer two out of three questions