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 2014

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: GCSE TEXTILES 2014

Theme: Design Context: Products for teenagers Fairground

Possible textile products Bags Cushions Coat/jacket Hat, scarf, gloves Bedding Case for iPad, Notebook, Laptop. T shirts/hoodies ? ? ? ? ?

When deciding on your product remember… You may well be asked to write a design specification for it so think of a TARGET MARKET a specific PURPOSE OR FUNCTION

Design Specification: …criteria that your design needs to meet...how could you meet these criteria? Price: this might depend on where your product is to be sold – exclusive boutique or supermarket? Environmental issues: Care : Visual appeal, colour, wow factor. Decorative techniques. Be original with these....

FABRICS Fabric Construction Is it … Woven? Plain weave Twill weave Satin weave...could be a PILE WEAVE Knitted? Bonded? Fabric Construction Is it … Woven? Plain weave Twill weave Satin weave...could be a PILE WEAVE Knitted? Bonded? Fibre Content Is it … Natural? – Cotton Wool Silk Linen Synthetic?- Acrylic Polyester Nylon Elastane Regenerated? Viscose Or it could be a blend of fibres – E.g. Polycotton Fibre Content Is it … Natural? – Cotton Wool Silk Linen Synthetic?- Acrylic Polyester Nylon Elastane Regenerated? Viscose Or it could be a blend of fibres – E.g. Polycotton Some suggested fabrics: Polyester Fleece Twill weave polycotton Polyester jersey Polyester satin Acrylic fake/faux fur fabric Tactel microfibre Denim Look at labels on existing products for more ideas... Some suggested fabrics: Polyester Fleece Twill weave polycotton Polyester jersey Polyester satin Acrylic fake/faux fur fabric Tactel microfibre Denim Look at labels on existing products for more ideas...

Adding interest Include SMART fabrics that react to heat or light. E.g. Change colour with heat Include different textured fabrics. Feature linings? Incorporate electronics that use a hidden battery power source to activate, e.g. Sounds, lights or movement device Make the product multi- functional, reversible, original. Include parts that can be removed and replaced with Velcro or poppers – shape matching etc? Include alphabets letters/ words/ numbers/ foreign language

..Please, DO NOT forget components! To add interest and decoration e.g. Sequins and beads Trimmings/braids Embroidery thread Ribbon Piping Tassels LEDs Fabric paints Functional e.g. Zips Buttons Eyelets Velcro Hooks & eyes Poppers (press studs) Glow in the dark, reflective Visit a local store and have a good look a the wide range of textiles components available.

And Decorative Techniques!! Quilting CAD Machine Embroidery Printing Appliqué Free Machine Embroidery Patchwork

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 ) 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 )