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ERevision

Textile GCSE ....

Investigation, problem solving, creativity, practical skills, knowledge of material.

Know a couple of design movements, examples of products and main personalities
Printing methods
Categories and examples of natural, synthetic and regenerated fabrics and fibres; laminated and bonded fabrics
Production processes (jobs, mass and batch)
Symbols and other labelling (eg. - fairtrade)
Sustainability and moral, social and ethical issues
Technical processes (eg. - seams, tie-dye, etc.)

AQA Product Design 3555

2 hour exam - 120 marks - 40% (Section 1)

Coursework deadline is the end of the first week back after Easter - 60% (Section 2)

Text book - AQA Product Design

Refer to the overview of the syllabus you have been given.

Coursework 'evidence log.'

Channel 4 / Future

Technology Student website.

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