GCSE Design and Technology (Textiles)
There are two pathways for Design Technology: Product Design and Textiles.
Written examination: 1 hour and 45 minutes 50% of the qualification 100 marks
Content Overview 1
Core content and any one from the following material categories: Textiles
The paper consists of two sections. Section A is assessed on the core content and Section B is assessed on the material category students have chosen.
1DT0/1E – Textiles
Section A: Core This section is 40 marks and contains a mixture of different question styles, including open-response, graphical, calculation and extended-open-response questions. There will be 10 marks of calculation questions in Section A.
Section B: Material categories This section is 60 marks and contains a mixture of different question styles, including open-response, graphical, calculation and extended-open-response questions. There will be 5 marks of calculation questions in Section B.
1. Identify, investigate and outline design possibilities to address needs and wants.
2. Design and make prototypes that are fit for purpose.
3. Analyse and evaluate:
- Design decisions and outcomes, including for prototypes made by themselves and others
- Wider issues in design and technology
4. Demonstrate and apply knowledge and understanding of:
- Technical principles
- Designing and making principles
