Design activity to help prep students for Section A of the Exam. I have included pattern, as well as design work. Also a few exam questions on smart/modern materials and E Textiles. Any thoughts or ideas of how this can be improved or added to would be welcome.

Image boards showing how technology has shaped fashion, looking at Electronics in fashion, Laser cutting and 3D Printing. As well as how science can inspire print and pattern for garments. Thank you to fellow textiles teachers for the inspiration!!!

Visual inspiration sheet looking at Colour, Shape and Pattern and a image board showing how Alexander Mc Queen used Marine Life to inform one of his last collections, Plato's Atlantis. For the 2016 preliminary 'Marine Life' exam information. https://uk.pinterest.com/misscollina/gcse-textiles-exam-pre-2016/

Design activity to help prep students for Section A of the Exam. I have included pattern, as well as design work. Also a few exam questions focused around the design process. Any thoughts or ideas of how this can be improved or added to would be welcome.

Exam questions with artist examples, plus further linked artists. I have not included Q7.

An opportunity for pupils to practice/build up rendering skills, this resource fits in with a water themed textiles project. I use this resource as cover or in preparation for final design drawings.

A collection of inspiration boards to help kick start students ideas, in preparation for their coursework projects. Inspired by a fellow pintrest user: Miss C https://www.pinterest.com/misscollina/gcse-textiles-cultures

Introductory lesson on Fashion Illustration. Brief overview of the role of illustration in Fashion Media. Pupils will explore a range of illustration styles in order to produce 3 illustrations, which could then be developed using CAD in a further lesson.

Visual prompts, with simple instructions on how to applique, quilt and free machine embroider

Exam questions with artist examples, plus further linked artists. Success criteria for completing initial research alongside a time line for completing work.

Help sheet explaining and identifying the basic functions of the sewing machine, used as a prompt for pupils to help with independent use of the sewing machine.

Poster with 3 LGBTQI+ Chefs/Cooks