Textiles
Intent Statement
Our KS3 curriculum in Design and Technology (Textiles) delivers learning that gives young people a varied breadth and depth of subject knowledge, core skills and a technical understanding which aids their personal development and provides every child with the opportunity to achieve whilst gaining life-long learning experiences. Students will acquire knowledge that gives them a strong understanding of the world around them and our heritage as a design and manufacturing nation. Students will develop their vocabulary and subject specific terminology as well as using visual language to critically analyse the work of studied artists and designers.
Students will explore a wide range of media, techniques, and processes. Practical skills will be developed through applied knowledge; skills integrated into activities to enable students to create visual, tactile, and digital artefacts. This will develop an increasing control of fine/gross motor skills as well as increasing their proficiency and confidence in the handling of varied materials creating 2d and 3d outcomes. They will also become more eco conscious through studying the project ‘Festival vibes’ where sustainability and upcycling are dominant. Students will be able to explore the impacts of environmental issues such as pollution and fast fashion linked to climate change.
We encourage students to take risks in their design approaches and aim to develop resourceful, innovative, and enterprising young learners who can go on to be the next generation of creative thinkers, designers, and practitioners. D&T allows curiosity, inspiration, imagination, and motivation, leading to further study and careers in a range of sectors and is a rigorous, challenging subject that builds a bridge between the academic learning and application.
