Technology Course - Fashion & Textiles
| Staff | Mrs Chris Carter | - Textiles |
| Mrs Sam Simmonds | - Textiles & Resistant Materials |
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| Mrs Gill Townsley | - Department Technician – Textiles and Food |
Fashion & Textiles GCSE Course Description
In the Fashion & Textiles course, we build on student’s prior design of making skills by undertaking a variety of projects to extend their knowledge of understanding of the subject.
Most of the course content is covered during Yr10, through a variety of short & longer projects focusing on developing practical skills, considering technological advances, environmental issues, the use of CAD/CAM, the work of designs and industrial practices. Students are encouraged to work creatively & increase their confidence in selecting suitable fabrics, processes & tools to produce innovative & quality products.
During Yr11, the main focus is on the design & manufacture of a major GCSE project.
Past projects have included: • The design & manufacture of products for the children’s section of a library Written examination 40% |
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