Textiles
Through its Textiles Curriculum Parkside aims to develop a passion and excitement in students for textiles through experience of a rich variety of materials and techniques. 90% of a student’s time in textiles will be spent on practical tasks developing a solid and confident skill base in the use of both sewing machines and hands on techniques. The four assessment objectives are applied to all schemes of learning with students developing an understanding of how to respond to artists and develop ideas right from year seven. Students are exposed to a rich variety of artists and designers from across the ages and also cultures.
Curriculum Plans
Year 7, 8 & 9
What are we studying?
See curriculum plan above.
How are we assessed?
Students are assessed on both their ability to analyse images, assimilate, design and then carrying out their design.
They receive a grade half way through the rotation and then given the opportunity to build on their skills and improve their work.
What can parents do to help?
Year 7
- Visit art galleries, museums and exhibitions.
- Youtube tutorials can be a lot of fun to pursue together and can help develop a passion for the subject.
- Support your child with homework tasks and ensure they have the time to give these the correct focus.
- Use the Knowledge Organiser to understand what your child is learning.
- Encourage your child to discuss what they have learned during the week.
Year 8
- Support your child with homework tasks and ensure they have the time to give these the correct focus.
- Use the Knowledge Organiser to understand what your child is learning.
- Encourage your child to discuss what they have learned during the week.
Year 9
- Support your child with homework tasks and ensure they have the time to give these the correct focus.
- Use the Knowledge Organiser to understand what your child is learning.
- Encourage your child to discuss what they have learned during the week.
- Encourage your child to read news stories about how new and emerging technologies are influencing the field of design.
- Encourage use of a computer or laptop at home to access TinkerCAD or Google Sketch-Up to continue their understanding of CAD drawing skills.
Where can this subject take you? Career opportunities
A degree in Textile and Apparel Studies could provide the education you need to pursue a career in fashion, clothing manufacturing, sales and interior design to name a few.
Potential careers linked to textiles include:
- Sales & retail
- Manufacturing
- Sports & leisure
- Medical
- Fashion & apparel
- Craft
- Footwear
- Theatre & T.V.
- Education
- Armed Forces
- Interiors
- Toys
- Tailoring & bespoke textiles
- Carpets & flooring
- Technical textiles…
and many more!
Year 10 & 11
What are we studying?
See curriculum plan above.
How are we assessed?
Assessment is continuous throughout the course across the following 4 assessment criteria:
AO1 - Develop ideas through investigations, demonstrating critical understanding of sources.
AO2 - Refine work by exploring ideas, selecting and experimenting with appropriate media, materials, techniques and processes.
AO3 - Record ideas, observations and insights relevant to intentions as work progresses.
AO4 - Present a personal and meaningful response that realises intentions and demonstrates understanding of visual language.
Final assessment is based on Component 1: 60%
The portfolio, which comprises of the best unit of work from year 10 and the beginning of year 11.
Component 2: 40%
Externally set assignment. A preparatory period followed by 10 hours of supervised time.
What can parents do to help?
Textiles is an exciting and extremely innovative subject to study and with it comes it’s frustrations! The homework could range from finding dried seed heads to cutting 20 pieces of felt. Support could therefore come in a variety of forms but is often particularly useful to the student following such a practical course.
Where can this subject take you? Career opportunities
A degree in Textile and Apparel Studies could provide the education you need to pursue a career in fashion, clothing manufacturing, sales and interior design to name a few.
Potential careers linked to textiles include:
- Sales & retail
- Manufacturing
- Sports & leisure
- Medical
- Fashion & apparel
- Craft
- Footwear
- Theatre & T.V.
- Education
- Armed Forces
- Interiors
- Toys
- Tailoring & bespoke textiles
- Carpets & flooring
- Technical textiles…
and many more!
