WELSH JOINT EDUCATION COMMITTEE: SYLLABUS 174

Most of the work in textiles draws upon the design process to design, make and evaluate a range of solutions or products for a prescribed need. Students develop well-balanced skills and knowledge in the textile industry; including creative designing, garment construction, contemporary fashion analysis, various textile technologies (CAD/CAM) and safe operation of textile equipment. In addition, basic knowledge about fibres, fabrics, designing, colour, textile marketing ensure that students are well prepared for a career in the fashion industry.

Further studies and careers in Textiles could include:

? Fashion industry
? Fashion styling
? Textile designer
? Designing
? Retail Management
? Advertising/photography/Fashion Journalism
? Factory Management
? Garment construction

ASSESSMENT STRUCTURE

Written Examination – one and a half hours = 30%
Coursework tasks = 30% } 100%
Board prescribed tasks = 40%
(issued in February of final year of course)

What is Home Economics?

The Home Economics department subjects include: Catering, Food & Nutrition, Child Development and Textiles GCSE.

For further information contact Ms Tooray
Head of Department for Home Economics