Fashion & Textiles

This WJEC GCSE in Design and Technology offers a unique opportunity in the curriculum for learners to identify and solve real problems by designing and making products. There will be an emphasis on pupils developing a wide range of independent practical skills and techniques.

 The specification enables learners to work creatively when designing and making.

Pupils will :

•  learn about a wide variety of materials and practical techniques.

•  make a range of good quality products

•  develop an appreciation of the importance of creativity and innovation to good design practice

•  develop as effective and independent learners

•  understand the key principles of designing and making

•  use their knowledge, skills and understanding to make design decisions

•  analyse existing products critically analyse links between the principles of good design, existing

• solutions and technological knowledge

Unit 1: Design and Technology in the 21 Century

This unit is assessed by a written examination of 2 hours . It represents 50% of the qualification [100 marks]

The examination will be a mixture of short answer, structured and extended writing questions. These aim to assess a candidates knowledge and understanding of Fashion and Textiles 

Unit 2: Design and Make task

This unit is internally marked but moderated by the WJEC.

It is sustained design and make task [35 hours] based on a challenge set by the WJEC. This will assess a candidates ability to:

•  Identify, investigate analyse and outline design possibilities

•  Design and make prototypes and evaluate their fitness for purpose.

This represents 50% of the qualification [100 marks]

Employment opportunities:

Fashion designer, Interior designer, Marketing, Fashion buyer, Teacher, Costume designer, Footwear designer, Fashion photographer

For further information contact: tmeiring@yht.wales