GCSE TEXTILE DESIGN

What willyou study?

Students will develop their practical textiles and art skills working with a wide range of media in both two and three dimensional form. Underpinning this work will be opportunities to develop their critical and analytical skills by studying the work of artists, designers and creative practitioners. Throughout the course students will develop sketchbooks reflecting their creative journey enabling them to:

 Develop and explore ideas.

 Select and experiment with appropriate media, materials,

 techniques and processes.

 Record their ideas, observations and insights.

 Present personal and meaningful responses, including creating final textiles outcomes.

How will you beassessed?

Component 1: Personal Portfolio – 60% of GCSE Grade

Students will work to create their Personal Portfolio throughout Year 10 and 11 comprising of a variety of projects. These will enable students to work increasingly more independently as the course progresses.

Component 2: ExternallySet Assignment –40% of GCSE Grade

Students will be required to respond to a theme set by the exam board. They will have a number of weeks to produce preparatory studies supported by their teacher. The preparatory period will conclude in a 10 hour exam where students will produce their personal response to the set theme.

You should consider this option if …

 You have enjoyed Textiles and Art at Key Stage 3

 You are self-motivated, work well independently and enjoy the challenge of seeing creative projects through

 You are interested in further study and possibly a career in the creative industries.

For more information please see Miss Martin gmartin@cherwellschool.org or Miss Taken staken@cherwellschool.org