Curriculum - KS4/5 Textiles
What makes Textiles special?
The core experience in Design & Technology is about providing opportunities for students to develop their capability in design and learn how to create quality products using appropriate materials. They do this by combining their design and manufacturing skills with knowledge and understanding of which materials are best suited to different purposes.
What skills will you develop from studying Textiles?
• Product analysis and evaluation
• An understanding of sustainable design and production
• The creative skills necessary to create original products for target audiences
• Problem solving and team work
• The ability to work to a brief
What other opportunities are available in this subject?
The Design & Technology department offer various lunch time and after school clubs for students to attend.
We enter as many external competitions as we can and entry is open to all students.
What topics will you study in Years 9, 10 and 11?
• GCSE Art and Design Textiles - Practical skills developed through a variety of projects including fairy tales, anatomy and structures.
A portfolio of work is presented throughout Years 10 and 11. Exam piece worked on from January Year 11 through to May.
What courses are available post 16?
• A Level Design & Technology: Fashion Textiles