What can you expect in year 12 and 13?

CourseworkThe A level course requires you to a portfolio based on the topic of “Suiting”. The products made are each addressed in a criterion.

1. RESEARCH: Criterion 1You will investigate the marvellous way in which a fabulous shirt is put together.This will require the disassembly of a fashion top/shirt that you really like to make a basic block pattern. This year students worked from a block provided by NEXT. Making the shirt teaches you a wide variety of skills that you will need further on. The product will be made for a particular shop on the high street which you need to investigate, conducting a footfall analysis and drawing up a client profile of the customer base.

2a. DEVELOPING A DESIGN SOLUTION A: Criterion 2You will design an accessory suitable for your suit. This could be a belt, bag, necklace or scarf.This requires knowledge of printing and decorative techniques, which all must be explained in detail, with practical investigations to support your findings.

2b.DEVELOPING A DESIGN SOLUTION B: Criterion 2You will develop a pattern from a block pattern and design a range to suit a customer of your choice. You will develop that range with drawings practical investigations.

3. MAKING: Criterion 3 You will plan the manufacture of one of your designs in detail. This involves detailed industrial practises knowledge and application.

4. EVALUATING: Criterion 4The evaluation will look at the blouse, accessory and suit as a whole. You will test how it would fit into the store of your choice and conduct consumer trials and interviews. The conclusions drawn will give you scope to write detailed recommendations.

Deadlines & Dates

Criterion 1: 26-10-2009 (Half term break)Criterion 2: 18-12-2009 (Christmas break)Criterion 3 & 4: 30-03-2010 (Easter break)

Exam AS: End of MayClothes Show:December 2010

HOW AM I MARKED?

The outcome carries a maximum of 24 marks out of 80. That is only 30% of the total mark compared to 60% during your GCSE. Making is important but the folder work is paramount. Therefore the tasks chosen allow you to show much skill without requiring and extraordinary amount of making time!

HOW IS THE SUBJECT CONTENT TAUGHT ?

• Materials & Component lessons are taught on Monday in week one. Every lesson is taught through a power point presentation which students are encouraged to send home or place on a memory stick.

• Background reading is required after every lesson.

• Homework tasks are set to ensure that students are progressing.

STUDENTS AT WORK!

RESULTS A2• 2008 = 90% A-C • 2009= 90 % A-C • 2010= 100% A-C

(One A* result)

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