Design and Technology (Textiles Technology)

Course summary

Pupils study a range of materials, including new technologies such as wearable electronics and chromatic pigments. They develop a technical understanding of how textile products function and how they are made, thereby supporting the design and manufacture of their own design solutions. They gain an understanding of wider design principles and commercial issues, as well as the ability to identify market needs and opportunities for new products, to initiate and develop design solutions and make and test prototypes. The theoretical aspects of the course are taught as much as possible through practical tasks, although pupils are also provided with a textbook to support their learning.