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The specification is designed to give candidates an opportunity to extend and apply their skills, knowledge and understanding of textiles and fashion within a variety of contexts. The specification will provide opportunities for candidates to develop their critical thinking and to manage a range of resources in order to develop textile items which are suited to the needs of individuals or families, and to recognise the influence of current trends, the market economy and technological change.

NEW: WJEC linear GCSE Home Economics (Textiles) approved

In common with other awarding organisations, WJEC was recently asked to revise GCSE specifications to make the assessment linear.

We are pleased to announce that the WJEC linear GCSE specification in Home Economics (Textiles) has been approved by the regulators.

The subject content remains exactly the same. The only difference is that in linear specifications all examinations must be taken at the end of course. You may view the revised specification here.

Main points:

ALL centres in England will be required to use linear GCSE specifications from first award in 2014 (first teaching of two-year courses in September 2012).

In Wales, centres will be able to choose to follow either of the two options available for courses starting from September 2012:

  • linear specifications (first award summer 2014), where candidates sit all their examinations at the end of the course
  • existing unitised specifications where assessment may be taken in separate units at stages during the course as is currently the case

Key Documents

Controlled Assessment

UNIT 2 - Textiles for delivery from September 2012

(i) Task 1 (20%)

(ii) Task 2 (40%)

(i) Task 1 - Please note there is no change to task 1.

Candidates will complete one investigative task chosen from the following bank of tasks. The time allocation for this task is 10 hours.

  1. Colour can be used to create an original item. Explore methods of adding colour to make items both exciting and interesting.
  2. Recycling is an exciting interesting way of updating / making fabric items. Explore a range of possibilities of making “new” from “old”.
  3. Imaginative use of fabrics and/or thread can be used to individualise an item. Explore a range of techniques using fabrics and/or threads.

(ii) Task 2 - The new task is highlighted in bold.

Candidates will complete one task chosen from the following two tasks. The time allocation for this task is 20 hours.

1. Hobbies and interests can be an inspiration for designers.

EITHER

(i) Design and make an item of clothing for yourself or a child.

OR

(ii) Design and make a textile item for personal or household use.

2. Our natural environment can be an inspiration for designers.

EITHER

(i) Design and make an item of clothing for yourself or a child.

OR

(ii) Design and make a textile item for personal or household use.

Resources

Continuing Professional Development

Dates for internal assessment standardising CPD for the next academic year will be published shortly. Examination review will be provided online; further details will be issued in due course.

For further information, please contact:

Allison Candy - Subject Officer 
Telephone: 029 2026 5093
E-mail: allison.candy@wjec.co.uk

Jeana Hayes - Subject Support Officer 
Telephone: 029 2026 5115
E-mail: jeana.hayes@wjec.co.uk

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