Term 1: Year 11 Mock Exam Project
Y11 mock exam project
AO1/AO3 Investigations, analysis & experiments
In term 1, students select from a range of different briefs before beginning their Y11 mock exam project. This term focuses on research; analysis; sources of inspiration and experimenting with media and materials as well as textiles techniques and processes. Students will produce a series of drawings and paintings and collect as wide a range of primary and secondary sources of inspiration as possible. They will engage with a number of relevant artists and designers demonstrating a critical understanding of sources. Students will show that they can develop ideas through purposeful investigations by producing a range of ‘Working in the style of’ samples for the artists/ designers they have studied.
Continuous verbal formative assessment
Peer/ self-assessment
Assessment focus:
AO1, AO3
Develop the individual:
Students will creatively approach the task of generating ideas for their practical outcome in their mock exam. Students will have to make decisions about their own work and what direction they wish to take it in.
Create a supportive community:
Students get a great sense of enjoyment from working together on creative tasks.
Term 2: Year 11 Mock Exam Project
AO2 Exploring & developing ideas
During this term, students use their sources of inspiration to inspire a range of initial ideas.
These sketches are then ‘brought to life’ using a range of different materials. Students then explore their initial ideas further by experimenting with a range of drawing and painting media; materials; textiles techniques and processes.
Three of these ideas are then developed further before selecting one to use as a final idea.
At this stage students are still considering different materials, techniques and processes and have not decided on the most suitable ones yet so will produce alternative samples for as many ways of decorating/ constructing their final idea as possible.
Continuous verbal formative assessment
Peer/ self-assessment
Year 11 project
assessed formally using AQA assessment objectives
Assessment focus:
AO2
Develop the individual:
Supports students in becoming creative individuals who recognise the benefit of taking creative risks. Gives students the opportunity to explore & develop their own ideas and visions.
Create a supportive community:
Opportunities to work as a team, recognising the strengths of others, sharing equipment.
Term 3: Year 11 Mock Exam Project
AO2 - Refining final idea
At this stage, most students have decided which techniques and processes are the most suitable to use but are still refining their use of materials, colour, pattern, shape, style, imagery & texture.
Students will spend time refining every different part of their intended practical outcome. Previous samples will be developed further.
Students will produce mock-ups to trial different shapes and styles as well as a prototype to check the final appearance and function of their intended outcome.
Once students have done this they will produce a refined final idea that incorporates all modifications that arise from the ‘refining final idea’ stage.
Continuous verbal formative assessment
Peer/ self-assessment
Assessment focus:
AO2
Develop the individual:
Students will gain a wider appreciation of the different ways of responding to a given brief. Students will be able to reflect on the work of others and use it as inspiration for their work.
Create a supportive community:
Students support each other by sharing their expertise in certain techniques and processes.
Term 4: Year 11 Mock Exam Project
Y11 mock exam project
AO4 - Presenting personal response practical outcome
During term 4, students will refine each part of their refined final idea further.
Trials of all intended techniques and processes will be carried out before students present a personal & meaningful final practical outcome for their Y11 project.
Students will then work on improving their Y10 project and presenting a personal & meaningful final practical outcome for this.
Continuous verbal formative assessment
Peer/ self-assessment
Assessment focus:
AO4
Develop the individual:
Students will have developed their own style throughout the year. Students will have identified the techniques they are best at through self-assessment and this will enable them to work to their strengths in their final exam.
Create a supportive community:
Opportunities to work together promotes tolerance and respect as well as appreciation of the work produced by others
Term 5: Year 11 Mock Exam Project
Y11 exam project
AO1 to AO4
In term 5, students will organise their portfolio, sketchbooks and practical work ready for submission to the exam board. Students will be utilising the AO criteria in order to maximise marks, showing their design journey.
All Component One Textiles work assessed formally using all AQA assessment objectives
All marks submitted to AQA by the specified deadline.
Develop the individual:
Students will have produced a practical outcome that expresses themselves in a personal and meaningful way.
Create a supportive community:
Textiles provides an environment where students feel comfortable to express themselves in thoughtful and respectful ways.