Specification points
WJEC AS Design and Technology: Fashion and Textiles 2602QS
29 points in 3 topics, with WJEC's codes and titles.
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2.1 Core technical principles (AS and A level)
2.3 In-depth technical principles
- 2.3.3 Fashion and textiles (AS and A level)
- 2.3.3(a) Fashion and textile materials and their properties
- 2.3.3(b) The sources and classification of the main fibre groups, fabrics and yarns
- 2.3.3(c) The production processes associated with mixtures and blends
- 2.3.3(d) Laminating as a finishing process
- 2.3.3(e) Methods of joining fabrics including the use of fastenings
- 2.3.3(f) Working properties of fibres and fabrics
- 2.3.3(g) Performance characteristics of fibres and fabrics
- 2.3.3(h) Fabric construction, finishes and decoration
- 2.3.3(i) The applications of smart materials, e-textiles, and technical textiles
- 2.3.3(j) Non-textile materials in fashion and textiles
- 2.3.3(k) Components for fashion and textile products
2.4 Core design and making principles (AS and A level)
- 2.4(a) User-centred design
- 2.4(b) Design theory and key historic movements
- 2.4(c) Product development: design, make and evaluate
- 2.4(d) Appraising technological developments
- 2.4(e) Critical analysis and iterative design
- 2.4(f) Specialist tools, techniques, processes and machinery
- 2.4(g) Accuracy and precision in making
- 2.4(h) Evaluating prototypes with users and clients