| Welcome to Food & Textiles Technology |
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| The Food & Textiles department consists of three well equipped rooms and is taught by specialist technology teachers. All students at key stage 3 spend one hour per week in the department and study both areas. |
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In year 7 we concentrate on developing students basic skills with emphasis on safety, hygiene and use of equipment and materials in both food and textiles. |
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In years 8 and 9 students utilize their skills and design and make products in both materials. |
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We incorporate a lot of practical work into our lessons at key stage 3. In food, healthy eating and food preparation play an important role as Rushcliffe School is an accredited school in the healthy eating section of National Healthy Eating Schools Standard. |
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Textiles |
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| Year 7 |
Design and make a ski hat |
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| Year 8 |
Design and make a gadget board.
Appliqué , pockets and embroidery by machine and hand |
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| Year 9 |
Application of colour to fabric. Tie and dye, batik, stencilling, diffusing, fabric painting. |
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Food and textiles can be carried on to GCSE Level at Key stage 4 as an option. |
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Homework |
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| Homework tasks are given in line with school policy. Typical tasks involve |
- Completing class work
- Research
- Design work
- Planning
- Evaluating
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Key stage 5 Design & Technology Textiles (OCR 1958) |
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Topic areas |
- Fibres and fabrics
- Construction techniques
- Embellishment
- Tools and equipment
- Industrial applications
- Health and safety
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| Subject knowledge for the above is examined in two 1 ¼ hour papers in the summer of year 11 and carries a weighting of 40% of the final marks |
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Coursework element – one long study lasting approximately 40 hours. To include investigation, research, designing and development work, practical and evaluation skills with a reference to industrial practices. This project carries a weighting of 60% of the final marks. It will be started in year 10 and completed throughout year 11. |
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Coursework topic for 2006 |
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| In year 10 pupils are also offered a one day workshop session which focuses on computer aided design and the manufacturing implications of textile products. This session is very much “hands-on”. |
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Key Stage 4 – GCSE |
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Design & Technology Textiles Topic areas:- |
- Fibres and fabrics
- Construction techniques
- Embellishment
- Tools and equipment
- Industrial Applications
- Health and safety
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Subject knowledge is examined in 2 x 1 ¼ hour papers in the summer of year 11 and carries a weighting of 40% of the final marks. |
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| Coursework element |
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One long study lasting approximately 40 hours.
This will include investigation, research, designing and development work, practices and evaluation skills with a reference to industrial practices. This project carries a weighting of 60% of the final marks. It will be started in year 10 and completed throughout year 11. |
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| In year 10, pupils are also offered a one day workshop in computer aided design and the manufacturing implications of textile products. This session is very much “ hands on “. |
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Useful websites |
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www.bbc.co.uk bitesize (textiles technology)
www.kevinsplayroom.co.uk
www.electrotextiles.com (smart materials & fabrics)
www.industrialtrust.org.uk |
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