Question Paper

The purpose of this question paper is to assess candidates’ ability to integrate and apply knowledge, understanding and skills sampled from across the course. This is worth 30 marks.

Assignment

The assignment gives candidates an opportunity to demonstrate the following skills,

knowledge and understanding of research skills and evaluation skills. Candidates have a choice of briefs. Briefs at National 5 have two themes for the candidate to investigate. The assignment is worth 40 marks.

Practical Activity

The purpose of the practical activity is to provide candidates with the opportunity to draw on and apply the skills, knowledge and understanding acquired in the course in order to produce a detailed fashion/textile item. Candidates make one item, using eight different construction techniques. This is worth 45marks.