Textiles

Led by: J Parkinson

Textiles is delivered through the Design Technology subject areas.  In principle students follow a design, make and evaluate learning process.

Design: 

Students identify and solve their own design problems and understand how to reformulate problems given to them.  They develop specifications to inform the design of innovative, functional and appealing products that respond to needs in a variety of situations use a variety of approaches to generate creative ideas develop and communicate design ideas using annotated sketches, detailed plans, 3-D and mathematical modelling, oral and digital presentations.

Make: 

Students select from and use specialist tools, techniques, processes, equipment and machinery precisely, including computer-aided manufacture, select from and use a wider, more complex range of materials, components and ingredients, taking into account their properties. 

Evaluate: 

Students analyse the work of past and present professionals and others to develop and broaden their understanding investigate new and emerging technologies test, evaluate and refine their ideas and products against a specification, taking into account the views of intended users and other interested groups understand developments in design and technology, its impact on individuals, society and the environment, and the responsibilities of designers, engineers and technologists