AQA GCSE Art & Design (Textile Design) 4204

Students undertake three projects which make up the 60% coursework element (Portfolio of Work).  For each project students will complete a sketchbook of design work and a final piece. 

A summary of the course

Year 10—Autumn Term            Fruit – Experimental Textiles

Students begin by drawing fruit in a variety of different mediums and this will lead to an introduction to new textile techniques such as embroidery, appliqué, batik, weaving and pattern making.

Year 10—Spring & Term          Portraits

Students look at the work of various portrait artists and make drawings of people and faces.  Students experiment with a variety of textile skills like felt making and fabric painting and produce a textile piece based on portraits.

Year 10 & 11—Summer & Autumn Term            Fashion Project—Decorative Style

Students look at the work of decorative artists like Gaudi, Kilmt and Hundertwasser.  Students research body adornment and create a fashion outcome which could be a scarf, hat or dress.  Students research fashion designers for inspiration.

Year 11 – Spring Term            Controlled Test

Students receive an exam question paper at the start of the Spring Term in Year 11.  Students produce preparation work based on the exam question you choose.  A final piece is produced during test conditions in the Textiles room.  The exam is 10 hours long. 

The full specification detailing all the exam requirements and assessment procedures can be downloaded here