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Year 9

What will I learn?

Project 1: “The Beach” (Wall hanging)

In the first theme in year 9 they are inspired by the “Beach” and the work of textile designers and artists including Diane Rogers and Louise Watson. They use this inspiration to produce a range of textile work exploring different techniques both by hand and with sewing machines.

Project 2: “The Garden” (Textile Garment)

The second project in year 9 will include studies of work by Claude Monet and the designer Alexander McQueen.

How will I be assessed?

Assessment will be through the completion of the 2 projects. Each project will consist of a folio of work including practical samples and a finished assessed piece

Each project is marked against the assessment objectives below:

AO1: Develop ideas through investigations, demonstrating critical understanding of sources.
AO2: Refine work by exploring ideas, selecting and experimenting with appropriate media, materials, techniques and processes.
AO3: Record ideas, observations and insights relevant to intentions as work progresses.
AO4: Present a personal and meaningful response that realises intentions and demonstrates understanding of visual language.

What different types of activities will I do over time to help me learn?

Art Textiles Including Drawing and Painting
Fashion/Costume Design and Illustration
Constructed Textiles
Printed and Dyed Textiles
Surface Pattern and Embellished Textiles
All work produced in the projects will be annotated.

How will this help me to progress to the next level or Key Stage?

Working from a starting point or theme to produce a range of creative ideas & making a quality textile product is an excellent introduction to GCSE textiles.

Year 10

What will I learn?

Project 1: “Architecture”

The first project in year 10 will incorporate work including the architecture of Antoni Gaudi and will look at, amongst others, the designer Issey Miyake and the artist Harriet Popham.

Project 2: “Birds and Feathers”

The second project in year 10 will include researching a cultural element and will look at, amongst others, the work of Elizabeth Armstrong and Karin Franzen.

How will I be assessed?

Assessment will be through the completion of the 2 projects. Each project will consist of a folio of work including practical samples and a finished assessed piece

Each project is marked against the four assessment objectives.

What different types of activities will I do over time to help me learn?

Carrying out practical tasks to build upon skills.
Working on individual extended projects which combine experimenting, designing and making.

How will this help me to progress to the next level or Key Stage?

Year 10 practical skills will be built upon in Year 11 to enabling the development of textile projects and high quality products with increased independence.

Year 11

What will I learn?

In Year 11 the pupils continue to develop and practise their textiles skills by following set themes. They respond by working in a tactile way to the techniques and colours used by chosen artists and designers.

The students will be set a mock examination theme to work through following the format of the externally set task. This will also form part of their Unit 1 portfolio

How will I be assessed?

Unit 1: The projects produced by the students will be edited and refined to form their Unit 1 portfolio. This is worth 60% of their final grade.

Unit 2: Externally set task undertaken from January in Year 11. Question papers issued by the Exam Board (AQA). Marked by the centre and moderated by AQA-worth 40% of the overall mark.

The externally set task consists of an exam paper containing a number of questions. The pupils chose one question and have a preparation period to produce research, ideas, designs and fabric samples. The preparation period is followed by a 10 hour examination.

Each unit will consist of a folio of work including practical samples and a finished assessed piece.

Each unit is marked against the four assessment objectives.

What different types of activities will I do over time to help me learn?

Carrying out practical tasks to build upon skills.
Working on individual extended projects which combine experimenting, designing and making.

How will this help me to progress to the next level or Key Stage?

Students completing the course will have a strong portfolio of their own work.
This GCSE leads naturally to the ‘A’ Level Textiles course. This is particularly suited to those considering a career within a creative industry.

Curriculum Maps

The topics we study are outlined in our curriculum maps:

How will my child be assessed?

	Assessment and Feedback Outline Approach
KS3	Students are introduced to both hand and machine sewing. They are taught to recognise and use Health and Safety in the classroom during practical sessions. Students make samples that introduce them to using a sewing machine which encourages independence in the classroom environment. Assessment: Students complete a start of unit test and an end of unit test which are peer marked, verbal feedback takes place within practical lessons to introduce how to make progress. Students self- evaluate each product made. Homework is given at regular intervals throughout the 10-week rotation. Students are formally marked on a start of unit test, an end of unit test, Health and Safety, Practical Skills and Creativity and presentation.
KS4	Students cover a range of topics within textiles including art textiles, fashion design, constructed textiles and surface pattern. Working from a theme or starting point students explore different artists, designers and techniques to produce projects. Each project will consist of a folio of work including practical samples and a finished assessed piece. Each project is marked against the assessment objectives below: AO1: Develop ideas through investigations, demonstrating critical understanding of sources. AO2: Refine work by exploring ideas, selecting and experimenting with appropriate media, materials, techniques and processes. AO3: Record ideas, observations and insights relevant to intentions as work progresses. AO4: Present a personal and meaningful response that realises intentions and demonstrates understanding of visual language. Self-Assessment and reflection opportunities are used throughout the course, and live marking takes place on a regular basis to encourage improvements in folio work. Verbal feedback is given within lessons to improve outcomes and support success. The GCSE contain 2 units; Unit 1 is final stage of KS4 involves editing and refining the projects produced by the students to form their Unit 1 portfolio. This is worth 60% of their final grade. Unit 2 is an externally set task that is undertaken from January in Year 11. The question paper is issued by the Exam Board (AQA). It is marked by the centre and moderated by AQA. This is worth 40% of the overall mark. The externally set task consists of an exam paper containing a number of questions. The pupils choose one question and have a preparation period to produce research, ideas, designs and fabric samples. The preparation period is followed by a 10-hour examination.

Assessment and Feedback Outline Approach

KS3

Students are introduced to both hand and machine sewing. They are taught to recognise and use Health and Safety in the classroom during practical sessions.

Students make samples that introduce them to using a sewing machine which encourages independence in the classroom environment.

Assessment: Students complete a start of unit test and an end of unit test which are peer marked, verbal feedback takes place within practical lessons to introduce how to make progress. Students self- evaluate each product made. Homework is given at regular intervals throughout the 10-week rotation.

Students are formally marked on a start of unit test, an end of unit test, Health and Safety, Practical Skills and Creativity and presentation.

KS4

Students cover a range of topics within textiles including art textiles, fashion design, constructed textiles and surface pattern. Working from a theme or starting point students explore different artists, designers and techniques to produce projects. Each project will consist of a folio of work including practical samples and a finished assessed piece.

Each project is marked against the assessment objectives below:

AO1: Develop ideas through investigations, demonstrating critical understanding of sources.
AO2: Refine work by exploring ideas, selecting and experimenting with appropriate media, materials, techniques and processes.
AO3: Record ideas, observations and insights relevant to intentions as work progresses.
AO4: Present a personal and meaningful response that realises intentions and demonstrates understanding of visual language.

Self-Assessment and reflection opportunities are used throughout the course, and live marking takes place on a regular basis to encourage improvements in folio work. Verbal feedback is given within lessons to improve outcomes and support success.

The GCSE contain 2 units; Unit 1 is final stage of KS4 involves editing and refining the projects produced by the students to form their Unit 1 portfolio. This is worth 60% of their final grade. Unit 2 is an externally set task that is undertaken from January in Year 11. The question paper is issued by the Exam Board (AQA). It is marked by the centre and moderated by AQA. This is worth 40% of the overall mark.

The externally set task consists of an exam paper containing a number of questions. The pupils choose one question and have a preparation period to produce research, ideas, designs and fabric samples. The preparation period is followed by a 10-hour examination.