Research & Investigation CAT 2 Research & Investigation (GROUPWORK)
In groups of three or four, research and investigate Textiles. You need to focus on the following: What are Textiles? How are Textiles Made? How are Textiles Decorated?
You are to produce a PowerPoint and present your findings to the class. TIP: Create queue cards to use during your presentation ASSESSMENT Each student will be assessed on the following: Ability to present information in a mature and confident manner Ability to present research in a PowerPoint that is visually stimulating Ability to work in a team/part of a group (contributing equally)
YOUR RESEARCH MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
WHAT ARE TEXTILES? What is a Textile? What are Textiles used for? e.g. clothes Any interesting historical facts?
HOW ARE TEXTILES MADE? What techniques are used to make Textiles? (spinning, weaving, knitting & felting) Where do Textiles come from? (what sources) e.g. animals Continued……
SOURCE: SHEEP (wool) TECHNIQUE: SPINNING TEXTILE PRODUCT: JUMPER WOOL TURNED INTO YARN
HOW ARE TEXTILES DECORATED? Where do Textile designers get inspiration from when decorating Textiles? Different ways of decorating Textiles (knitting, weaving, applique, dyeing, patchwork, embroidery & printing)
USEFUL WEBSITE LINKS:
HOW ARE TEXTILES DECORATED? WHAT ARE TEXTILES? http://www.childrensuniversity.manchester.ac.uk/media/services/thechildrensuniversityofmanchester/flash/whatare.swf HOW ARE TEXTILES MADE? http://www.childrensuniversity.manchester.ac.uk/media/services/thechildrensuniversityofmanchester/flash/howmade.swf HOW ARE TEXTILES DECORATED? http://www.childrensuniversity.manchester.ac.uk/media/services/thechildrensuniversityofmanchester/flash/howdecorated.swf