Design and Textiles

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