1. Research & Investigation
CAT 2
Research & Investigation
(GROUPWORK)

2. 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?

3. 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)

5. YOUR RESEARCH
MUST INCLUDE
THE FOLLOWING
INFORMATION:

6. WHAT ARE TEXTILES? What is a Textile? What are Textiles used for?
e.g. clothes
Any interesting historical
facts?

7. 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……

8. SOURCE:
SHEEP
(wool)
TECHNIQUE:
SPINNING
TEXTILE PRODUCT:
JUMPER
WOOL TURNED
INTO YARN

9. 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)

10. USEFUL WEBSITE
LINKS:

11. HOW ARE TEXTILES DECORATED?
WHAT ARE TEXTILES?
HOW ARE TEXTILES MADE?
HOW ARE TEXTILES DECORATED?