Written by an experienced team, this textbook is endorsed by OCR for use with the OCR Design and Technology for GCSE: Textiles specifications. - Understand key theory with clear and concise explanations that are highly illustrated - Example student projects help put learning into context and inspire creativity - Develop essential exam skills, with guidance on good practice and how to avoid common mistakes
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Encourage innovation and creativity whilst developing a clear understanding of theory and problem solving.
Chapter 1 Designing and Production Planning 1.1 Working to a
brief 1.2 Product analysis 1.3 Analysis of research - the
design specification 1.4 Principles of good design 1.5 Design
inspiration and influences 1.6 Digital media and new technologies
1.7 Designing the product 1.8 Product Planning
Chapter 2 Materials
2.1 Fibres 2.2 Performance characteristics of fibres 2.3
Conversion of fibres into yarn and fabric 2.4 Mixing and blending of
fibres and yarns 2.5 The finishing processes applied to fibres and
fabrics 2.6 Dyeing and printing 2.7 Modern and smart materials
2.8 Pre-manufactured components
Chapter 3 Tools, Equipment and
Processes 3.1 Tools and equipment 3.2 Processes 3.3
Disposal of fullness 3.4 Joining fabrics 3.5 Neatening edges
3.6 Attaching fastenings and other components 3.7 Pressing and
finishing 3.8 Colouring fabrics 3.9 Decorative techniques using
fabric and thread
Chapter 4 Computer Applications 4.1 Use of ICT/CAD
to generate ideas 4.2 Databases and spreadsheets - storing and sharing
data 4.3 The application of CAD/CAM/CIM in the desiging and making of
prototypes 4.4 The application of CAD/CAM to one-off and quantity
production
Chapter 5 Industrial Production 5.1 Basic commercial
production methods 5.2 Methods of pattern production and grading
5.3 Producing lay plans 5.4 Methods of laying out fabric and cutting
out 5.5 Finishing 5.6 Labelling and tagging of textile products
5.7 Health and safety
Chapter 6 Environmental and Sustainability
Issues 6.1 The 6Rs 6.2 Globalisation 6.3 Resources and
the product life cycle
Chapter 7 Quality 7.1 Quality of design and
quality of manufacture 7.2 Quality assurance 7.3 Quality
control
Chapter 8 Product Evaluation 8.1 Evaluating the final
outcome 8.2 Ways to evaluate your product 8.3 Evaluating making
Chapter 9 Unit A571: Introduction to Designing and Making 9.1
Structure 9.2 Unit requirements 9.3 Guidance points
Chapter
10 Unit A572: Sustainable Design 10.1 Overview of the unit 10.2
The 6Rs 10.3 Social issues 10.4 Design issues 10.5 The
globalisation of products
Chapter 11 Unit A573: Making Quality Products
11.1 Structure 11.2 Unit requirements 11.3 Guidance points
Chapter 12 Unit A574: Technical Aspects of Designing and Making 12.1
The format of the examination 12.2 Types of questions 12.3
Preparing the examination 12.4 Taking the examination
Jayne March, Maria James and Carey Clarkson are senior examiners for OCR GCSE Design & Technology: Textiles Technology.
