Design and Technology (Textiles Technology)

Assessment

Paper 1: Assessed by a 2 hour written exam which is worth 25% of the A-level. It will be a mixture of short answers, multiple choice and extended response questions. Paper 2: Assessed by a 2 hour written exam which is also worth 25%. It will have a Section A on Product analysis based on a visual stimulus of fashion and/ or textiles products and Section B will be based on Commercial fashion manufacture. Non-exam assessment (NEA) It will be assessed by a substantial design and make task which is worth 50% of the A-level. This is where you will design and make your own textiles products (and be wacky if you want). You can be as creative as you like and choose your own area. There are many themes you could use – past ones have included: taking a fashion designer such as Chanel or Stella McCartney, and producing an outfit based on their style; a carnival costume; the corset; fashion accessories; taking a fashion era (such as the 1960s) and wall hangings etc. The possibilities really are endless.