AS Product Design: Textiles

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AS Product Design Textiles
Custo Barcelona 
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AS Product Design Textiles

• Textiles is an exciting course that explores the
  many aspects of the fashion industry and use of
  fabrics. Focus lies with the creative aspects,
  lessons will be interactive and vibrant,
  providing a stimulating experience to learn and
  develop skills in areas of design and making. We
  will explore a range of topics throughout the AS
  year students will be able to enjoy working
  towards completing their Coursework garments
  which could possibly be viewed in a Fashion Show,
  this would be a great way to demonstrate your
  hard work across the year.

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Study AS Product Design Textiles if you..

• Are interested in fashion design and catwalk
  trends.
• Enjoy and appreciate research and illustration
  techniques.
• Like handling and researching construction and
  properties of fabrics.
• Are keen to learn and develop practical skills
  such as felting and machine embroidery.
• Want to learn how to make garments.
• Have a flair for design.

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What are the entry requirements?

• It is not necessary to have taken textiles at
  GCSE level to study the AS course. However, you
  will need to have a genuine interest and
  enthusiasm for the subject. Students who will
  have a design based GCSE, such as textiles, art,
  graphics or product design, at C grade or above,
  will be viewed favourably.

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What will I study?

• Classroom activities are varied and demanding.
  Assignments will be set in class, which may be
  either portfolio-based or separate research
  projects. 

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The AS Course

• This gives a broad insight into the many aspects
  of the textiles and fashion industry. It is not
  necessary for you to have previous experience in
  textiles. You will be taught how to use a sewing
  machine and also any making, pattern drafting and
  fashion illustration skills that you need. All
  learning and assessment activities are designed
  to be interactive and stimulating, both in the
  design areas and outside the classroom. Visits
  play an important part of your learning we will
  research trends in the shops and visit
  exhibitions.

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Core Text

• The main text book is
• Textiles at the cutting edge
• by Lesley Cresswell
• RRP 21.99
• Amazon 13.01

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Course Assessment Structure

• Unit 1 written paper This unit is an
  investigation into different types of fabrics, to
  make judgements when designing fashion and
  interior collections.
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• Unit 2 coursework A creative portfolio-based
  project on the designing and making of a garment,
  using current fashion trends. This unit involves
  experimenting with a range of fabrics and
  decorative techniques to create a unique garment.
  
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• Unit 3 design paper An exciting element of the
  course, focusing on design, illustration, textile
  history and fashion designers. Throughout the
  year you will get a feel for the textile
  industry. At the end of the year, you will sit a
  sketching exam requiring the design and
  illustration of a fashion or interior collection,
  based on a theme issued by the examining board.

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AS Examination

• Unit 1
• Written Paper 30 of total AS marks
• 1 ½ hours 15 of total Alevel mark
• Based on materials and components. Answer 3 out
  of 4 questions.
• Unit 2
• Coursework 40 of total AS marks
• Approx 40 hours 20 of total ALevel mark
• Project work that will include industrial
  practice
• Unit 3
• Written paper 30 of total AS marks
• 1 ½ hours 15 of total Alevel mark
• All questions compulsory. Based on a theme sent
  by the exam board. Design and market influences

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Where might Textiles lead me?

• The textiles industry is the UKs sixth largest
  manufacturing sector, the market value reaching
  over 170 billion last year alone. Supporting
  this sector requires a steady supply of creative
  individuals who can design and develop new
  fashion and interior products. The scope of a
  future in textiles ranges from fashion
  forecasting, designing and fabric technologists
  through to pattern cutting, marketing and retail.
  
• Students will be able to go on to study a design
  related course at Degree Level, while others
  could choose a foundation course before
  specialising in a particular area of design.
• Textiles offers a great opportunity to learn and
  develop an interest in fashion and textiles. The
  course is demanding, but exciting.