1. Marine Life Textile Revision 2016 AQA Design Technology -
Textiles Preparation Sheet for the 2016 Exam
To prepare for the design question in the written exam you should investigate the following:
Context: Textile products inspired by the theme of marine life
Name:_________________________________________

2. Task Analysis – What do you need to find out?
Homeware
Textile Products
Clothing

3. Research: in the space below find textile examples of 6 different surface decoration techniques. Include annotation explaining how the surface decoration has been completed.
Alexander Mac Queen, sleeve detail. Fabric has been printed using sublimation or heat transfer.

4. Decorative Processes
Using Notes and diagrams explain how to complete a decorative technique. List all the equipment and resources that you would need to use. Make sure you specify techniques in your designs that you are confident to explain.

6. Pattern
Doodle patterns and colours … Using the mood board create pattern repeats and motif ideas. You should show some indication of colour

7. Design a repeat pattern based on these images.
Do not use colour.
Marks will be given for the following:
- use of images in this mood board (2 marks)
creativity and originality of pattern (2 marks)
quality of drawing. (2 marks)
List two different reasons for creating a mood board.
An example is given below.
A designer creates a mood board to inspire a pattern.
…………………………...
(2 marks)

8. Initial Design Ideas
Sketch two different initial design ideas for a textile product. DO NOT USE COLOUR
The Textile product must:
•Be based on the theme ‘Marine Life’
•Include a range of decorative Techniques
•include a range of fabrics and components There are 6 marks for each design idea.
Marks will be given for:
•Creativity and originality of idea based upon the theme. 2 Marks
•Use of a range of decorative techniques Marks
•Quality of Notes and sketches Marks
Choose one of your design ideas for development.

9. Design Idea A – 6 Marks

10. Design Idea B – 6 Marks

11. Final Design DESIGN CHECKLIST
Use sketches, labelling and notes to present a final design in colour for your product. Use the next two pages to show your textile product in a presentation drawing.
Marks will be given for:
Use of the marine life theme ( 2 Marks )
Use of fabrics and components ( 5 Marks )
Creativity and quality of design ( 4 Marks )
Effective use of colour ( 2 Marks )
Quality of presentation including different views of the garment ( 3 Marks )
DESIGN CHECKLIST
Components and fabrics used
Use of the theme – Marine Life
Colours to be used, properties of the fabrics
Style and shape of the product
Seams, hems other construction techniques
Close up detail sections, front and back views
Names of the decorative techniques and how to complete them.
Suitability to the end user

14. AQA Exam Pre Release 2016
Context: Textile products inspired by the theme of Marine Life
And FINALY…
Learn your design and annotation before you go into the exam
Remember to take coloured pencils into the exam, as well as a pen, pencil and eraser.
Remember, one mark = one minute.
Make sure you specify techniques in your design that you are confident to explain.
Notes
TAKE PRIDE IN HOW FAR YOU HAVE COME AND HAVE FAITH IN HOW FAR YOU CAN GO
GOOD LUCK