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GCSE TEXTILES 2014 The Written Exam – 2 sections Section A This asks you to design a textile product. The exam board will give some information on the theme and design context. Approximately 25% of the paper marks are for Section A. Section B These questions will be based on the subject content listed in your revision booklets. It will test your subject knowledge and understanding and is worth about 75% of the paper marks. GCSE TEXTILES 2013 Exam Preparation Sheet • This gives you a focus for your revision, but does not include everything you need to revise. • Analysing the exam preparation sheet is an important starting point for your revision. • It contains the inspirational theme and the design context for Section A. This year they are: Context: Textile products for teenagers inspired by the theme ‘fairground’ which include a range of decorative techniques Bunting Bag Duvet cover Gadget case Possible textile products Other? Purse Cushion PJs When deciding on your product remember… You may well be asked to write a design specification for it so think of a TARGET MARKET (Male/ female or unisex)and choose products where it is easy to include a range of decorative techniques Price: this might depend on where your product was sold – exclusive boutique or supermarket? Environmental issues: need to be environmentally aware Maintenance: all products should be machine washable – why? Design Specification: …criteria that your design needs to meet...how could you meet these criteria? Visual appeal: must appeal to teenagers, e.g. Colourful, bold, exciting. Might include spots/ stripes/ checks, flowers etc Safety issues • • • no choking hazards Low flammability Safety warning labelling Fibre Content Is it … Fabric Construction Is it … Woven? Plain weave Twill weave Satin weave ...could be a PILE WEAVE Knitted? Bonded? Natural? – Cotton Wool Silk Linen Fabrics Synthetic?- Some suggested fabrics: Acrylic Polyester Nylon Elastane •Twill weave polycotton •Acrylic fake/faux fur fabric •Cotton canvas Regenerated? Look at labels on existing products for more ideas... Or it could be a blend of fibres – E.g. Polycotton Viscose Decorative Techniques: You are asked to include a range of decorative techniques. Applique Patchwork Piping Binding Embroidery Batik Tie dye Beading Screenprinting Quilting Couching Felting Others? ..don’t forget components! Functional e.g. • Zips • Buttons • Eyelets • Velcro • Hooks & eyes • Poppers (press studs) Section A is usually worth about 25% of the marks but this is the part that you can almost guarantee good marks for if you prepare well! Start your design work NOW! Do more research if you wish, think of a few ideas and start sketching; LABELLING AND THINKING as you go! Show your prepared ideas to me and we can discuss how to develop them to increase your chances of high marks in this section..... Remember, examiners will be seeing about 350 papers, one after the other so make yours stand out with a good idea! Something different will always do well (as long as you stick to the design brief )