Textiles

Click below to learn about how the Curriculum is planned, delivered and assessed in Design.

Design Curriculum

Textiles KS3 Curriculum

In Years 7 and 8, you will complete a rotation of 8 weeks in Textiles as part of your Design Curriculum, with a different project and focus in each year.

Throughout both projects, you will be assessed on how you ‘Explore and Develop Ideas’, ‘Make’ and how you ‘Evaluate and Adapt’ your work.

Year 7

In year 7 you will develop your creative and designing skills.

• To gain an understanding of textiles, where they are used and for what purpose
• For students to explore the work of a chosen artist/ designer to help develop ideas for their own work
• To gain design skills using different techniques to create pattern and a good use of colour through Batix and Tie dye.
• To learn how to use a sewing machine and how to hand embroider with threads

Year 8

In year 8 you will research, investigate and develop Textiles work that comes from the starting point of ‘Scapes’.

• To develop as creative learners to develop work that is original and inventive
• To gain skill using research to respond to the theme
• To explore a range of designers
• To learn skills such as weaving and applique
• To build confidence and skill with the sewing machines and hand embroidery

Textiles KS4 Curriculum

KS4 Art and Design: Textiles continues from the visual arts that you have completed in year 7 and 8 in Design. It develops your understanding of visual communication and its meaning.

Year 10 & 11

You already have some experience of using art materials and processes, together with some knowledge of contemporary and historical art and design.

In GCSE Art and Design: Textiles at KS4 you will learn how

• to use specialist practical skills
• to produce ever-higher standards of work
• to gain a higher understanding of the Formal Elements used within Design
• to use variety and diversity in your thinking
• to develop critical appraisal and analysis in your work
• to record ideas, make experiments, show analysis and produce outcomes
• to develop a subject specific vocabulary
• to be able to discuss the work of designers, techniques and values of design
• to build upon your sketchbook skills and extend presentation techniques and recording work from your Textiles/Design lessons at KS3

The GCSE course lasts for five terms in KS4.

You will work on three projects over the first four terms called the Personal Portfolio (Unit 1). In class, we normally call this Controlled Assessment work. We will study the following in that time:

• Artists and Designers are used as a starting point to gain insights to develop ideas
• Produce work in a variety of fabrics using a variety of techniques
• Record through drawing, photography and written annotation
• Present a final response based on your research to the topic given
• There are two opportunities for Mock Examinations that will contribute to the Personal portfolio work.

In your last term, you will be working on your exam task called the Externally Set Assignment (Unit 2). This is of a set of 7 questions set by the exam board, of which one will be chosen to research and develop a personal response. This will be  approximately 20 hours of preparatory work in lesson time followed by 10 hours in an art room to produce a final response.

The GCSE covers a range of activities and in-depth assignments. You will have the opportunity to experiment with different media in order to explore your strengths and preferences. There is a wide range of options within several areas Fine Art. Whatever you choose, the main aim of the course is to develop your visual language skills and for you to build a comprehensive portfolio of work to progress to further courses or employment.

How will you get your GCSE?:

Coursework – 60% (during lessons)

Exam – 40%

Controlled Assessment:

During the two year course students will learn techniques and processes based on a theme and/or artists. They will have guided starting points but independent work and research is encouraged for students to develop a personal style.

Exam:

The exam at the end of the course is a practical exam that consists of 20 hours of preparatory time and 10 hours (over two days) in the art room to produce the final outcome.

Each element is marked on 4 criteria

For GCSE Textile students follow AQA Art & Design: Specialising in Textiles.

Links to the exam board’s specifications can be found below:

AQA Art and Design: Textiles

KS3

KS3 are assessed on skills that are developed throughout the Design rotations and are based on 3 criteria;

• Researching and Developing
• Making
• Evaluating and Adapting

In each rotation students will be provided with the ‘Key point indicators’ that they must reach to be ‘On’ or ‘Above’ target.

KS4

At GCSE students will be assessed on the grade criteria from the exam board.

Controlled Assessment – 60%
During the course at KS4 students will learn techniques and processes based on a theme and/or artists. They will have guided starting points but independent work and research is encouraged for students to develop a personal style and response.

Exam  – 40%
The exam at the end of the course is a practical exam that consists of approximately 20 hours of preparatory time and 10 hours (over two days) in the art room to produce the final outcome.

AO1 – Develop – 25%

Develop ideas through investigations, demonstrating critical understanding of sources.

AO2 – Refine – 25%

Refine work by exploring ideas, selecting and experimenting with appropriate media, materials, techniques and processes.

AO3 – Record – 25%

Record ideas, observations and insights relevant to intentions as work progresses.

AO4 – Present – 25%

Present a personal and meaningful response that realises intentions and demonstrates understanding of visual language.

All students have the right to express and explore their creativity and are entitled to:

• A positive, safe, learning environment that encourages the development of Design skills and the sharing of work within a culture of mutual respect and shared responsibility.
• Be actively engaged in their own learning whilst being challenged and motivated to take responsibility for their own development and take risks.
• Experience well planned lessons which challenge them, provide clear assessment and regular Design opportunities whilst reflecting upon their own learning and development.
• A personalised and independent creative journey in which they are able to learn from their mistakes and challenge ideas.
• To experience a range of materials, techniques and Design practises to create ‘real’ outcomes.

Design enables pupils to:

• Explore and develop confidence and self-esteem.
• Investigate ideas and record from reality.
• Develop higher thinking skills.
• Critique evaluate and adapt.
• Learn from the work of others to be able to explore and develop own ideas.
• Communicate through many different forms.
• Encourage creativity through tangible outcomes.
• Link into the world and community.
• Take responsibility for their own work, be able to take risks and be able to fail in a safe environment.
• Be involved in a creative process.
• Have a spectrum of experiences across all Design fields.
• To be able to develop literacy and numeracy within Design lessons in a practical environment.