Textiles

Examination Board & Syllabus

AQA

THE SUBJECT IS ASSESSED IN THE FOLLOWING WAYS:

● 60% Coursework Portfolio. ● 40% Externally Set Assignment. ● Work is moderated internally and externally.

COMPONENT 1 (coursework) A portfolio that shows evidence of the four assessment objectives 1- Developing ideas, 2- Experimenting and Refining work, 3- Recording ideas in a range of materials and 4- Presenting a personal response/outcome. It must include a sustained project showing the journey from initial starting point to the realisation of intentions and a selection of further work undertaken during the student’s course of study. Students can work in a combination of art textiles, constructed textiles, printed textiles, surface pattern, stitched textiles and digital textiles. 60% of GCSE.

COMPONENT 2 (exam) Students respond to their chosen starting point from an externally set assignment paper relating to textiles, showing evidence of all four assessment objectives.

Preparatory period (approx. 12 weeks) followed by a 10 hour practical exam. 40% of GCSE.

Examination Board & Syllabus

AQA

Textiles (continued)

REQUIREMENTS OF THE COURSE:

● An interest in artists and designers. ● Commitment to the subject. ● An ability and enjoyment of drawing. ● Ability to learn new techniques and experiment. ● A willingness to develop ideas. ● An interest in researching the work of others to inspire and develop ideas.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Extra sessions are always available for students to add to and improve their work.

There is no written exam in this subject; therefore it is imperative that the research homework that is set is completed to a high standard, as this forms the written element of both coursework and exam.

Students are expected to meet all deadlines and apply themselves fully to the course.

NB. You cannot study both Fine Art and Textiles. You may only choose one.

GCSE GRADING:

9 ➝ 1