Fully equipped 25 page guide for GCSE students taking AQA Art and Design: 3D Design based on product design - DT teachers who have moved to this specification to give pupils an opportunity to capture what Design and Technology used to be.
Pages include course plans and overviews, annotation guides, sources guides, how to design using different materials, modelling, card, assessment objective descriptors and WAGOLLs, checklist page and AQA assessment guidelines for minimal, moderate and exceptional ability.
An entire powerpoint dedicated to getting the best possible grade for an NEA. Slides include a checklist with a breakdown on how many pages should be dedicated to each assessment outcome, examples of what a high grade piece of work looks like and instructions on how to complete their own slides.
Limited teacher guidance needed and allows for independent practice.
This has also been a massive help for SEND/disadvantaged pupils as each section is chunked down and deadline dates are included.
Printing in colour is most beneficial.
Fully equipped 27 page guide for GCSE students taking AQA Art and Design: Textiles.
Pages include course plans and overviews, annotation guides, sources guides, how to design using different medias, textile media sample guides, assessment objective descriptors and WAGOLLs, sketchbook checklist page and AQA assessment guidelines for minimal, moderate and exceptional ability.
An entire eduqas exam revision booklet put together to avoid extra department costs on revision resources. 150 pages which can be printed in colour or not in booklet form if you wish.
Year 9 Sustainability project using scraps of denim to upcycle into a new product- includes learning plan and booklet, fast fashion article and keywords homework with a knowledge organiser at the end
Lessons include
Mind-mapping
Investigation into textiles and the environment
Fast fashion
Moodboards
Designer research
Fabric sampling on distressing and sanding denim
Designing
Heavy practical
Opportunity to use different techniques built on from Y7 and 8 such as patchwork, printing, fabric painting
Design and technology knowledge organisers for a range of different topics/projects.
KS3 includes basic equipment, materials, skills alongside surface treatments and finishes, designing knowledge and specialist technical knowledge.
KS4 includes general GCSE specification points/topics including new and emerging technologies, smart materials, electronics, all materials and design considerations.
KS3 and KS4 zoom in road maps (learning journey) for a range of different topics/projects/units of work covering the national curriculum and Eduqas GCSE spec. Personal objectives can be filled in by pupils or yourself. Can all be adapted to suit your own projects.
A full learning plan and booklet for an African textile inspired cushion including homeworks, knowledge organisers and articles
Lessons include
Health & Safety
Equipment and materials
Moodboards and Designer Research
Designing
Creating a final design in felt tips/bold colours
Heat pressing/sublimation printing drawn design onto fabric
Opportunity to patchwork or fabric pen on top of design
Manufacturing the cushion/stuffing and closing
This can be adapted to suit your school if you do not have access to a heat press/sublimation printer.
Year 8 Fabric painted drawstring bag learning plan and booklet with WAGOLLs, Homeworks, and Knowledge organiser
Lessons include
Design briefs
Equipment/H&S recap
Moodboards
Designing
Fabric painting demo
Opportunity to trace design onto fabric
Drawstring technique
Seam allowance information
Evaluations