How to Revise textile design — WJEC GCSE Art and Design

textile design is a topic in the WJEC GCSE Art and Design specification. This guide covers learning objectives, examiner tips, common mistakes, and key terminology to help you revise effectively.

Examiner Tips for textile design

Ensure all practical work is supported by clear, annotated evidence of the creative process
Select a starting point from the externally set assignment that allows for deep exploration of textile techniques
Use the preparatory study period to test and refine specific textile processes before the sustained focus study
Ensure the final outcome demonstrates a clear link to the research and development undertaken

Common Mistakes in textile design

Lack of clear connection between contextual research and practical textile outcomes
Insufficient experimentation with textile-specific materials or techniques
Failure to document the development process and reflection on technical choices
Producing final outcomes that do not clearly relate to the preparatory studies

Key Marking Points

Evidence of critical and contextual understanding of textile artists and designers
Exploration and experimentation with a range of textile media, techniques, and processes
Refinement of ideas through practical investigation and material manipulation
Recording of observations and insights relevant to textile intentions
Realisation of a personal and meaningful final response in textile form
Demonstration of understanding of visual language specific to textile design

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