Design and Technology (Textiles Technology)

Assessment

The course is Edquas Design & Technology (product design or fashion & textiles pathway) Component 1 (50% of the qualification-Design & Technology in the 21st Century) You will take a 3-hour written examination paper in either fashion and textiles or product design at the end of the 2-year course. The exam will assess technical, designing & making principles, alongside your understanding of wider issues in design & technology, through a mix of structured and extended writing questions. Component 2 (50% of the qualification – Non-exam assessment-coursework) This component is a design and make project based on a brief you create. This project assesses your ability to identify, investigate and outline design possibilities, design and make prototypes, as well as being able to analyse and evaluate design decisions and outcomes including prototypes made by you and others (professionals/peers)