Design and Technology (Textiles Technology)

Assessment

Non-exam assessment (NEA) Practical application of core technical principles, core designing and making principles and additional specialist knowledge. Substantial design and make project. 100 marks. 50% of A-level Evidence Written or digital design portfolio and photographic evidence of final prototype. Paper 1 Technical principles Written exam: 2.5 hours 120 marks. 30% of A-level Questions Mixture of short answer and extended responses. Paper 2 Designing and making principles Written exam: 1.5 hours. 80 marks. 20% of A-level Questions Mixture of short answer and extended response questions. Section A Product analysis: 30 marks Up to 6 short answer questions based on visual stimulus of product(s). Section B Commercial manufacture: 50 marks Mixture of short and extended response questions.