OCR Design and Technology for GCSE: Textiles Technology

Description

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

Table of Contents

1. Chapter 1 Designing and Production Planning
   1. Working to a brief
   2. Product analysis
   3. Analysis of research – the design specification
   4. Principles of good design
   5. Design inspiration and influences
   6. Digital media and new technologies
   7. Designing the product
   8. Product Planning
2. Chapter 2 Materials
   1. Fibres
   2. Performance characteristics of fibres
   3. Conversion of fibres into yarn and fabric
   4. Mixing and blending of fibres and yarns
   5. The finishing processes applied to fibres and fabrics
   6. Dyeing and printing
   7. Modern and smart materials
   8. Pre-manufactured components
3. Chapter 3 Tools, Equipment and Processes
   1. Tools and equipment
   2. Processes
   3. Disposal of fullness
   4. Joining fabrics
   5. Neatening edges
   6. Attaching fastenings and other components
   7. Pressing and finishing
   8. Colouring fabrics
   9. Decorative techniques using fabric and thread
4. Chapter 4 Computer Applications
   1. Use of ICT/CAD to generate ideas
   2. Databases and spreadsheets – storing and sharing data
   3. The application of CAD/CAM/CIM in the desiging and making of prototypes
   4. The application of CAD/CAM to one-off and quantity production
5. Chapter 5 Industrial Production
   1. Basic commercial production methods
   2. Methods of pattern production and grading
   3. Producing lay plans
   4. Methods of laying out fabric and cutting out
   5. Finishing
   6. Labelling and tagging of textile products
   7. Health and safety
6. Chapter 6 Environmental and Sustainability Issues
   1. The 6Rs
   2. Globalisation
   3. Resources and the product life cycle
7. Chapter 7 Quality
   1. Quality of design and quality of manufacture
   2. Quality assurance
   3. Quality control
8. Chapter 8 Product Evaluation
   1. Evaluating the final outcome
   2. Ways to evaluate your product
   3. Evaluating making
9. Chapter 9 Unit A571: Introduction to Designing and Making
   1. Structure
   2. Unit requirements
   3. Guidance points
10. Chapter 10 Unit A572: Sustainable Design
    1. Overview of the unit
    2. The 6Rs
    3. Social issues
    4. Design issues
    5. The globalisation of products
11. Chapter 11 Unit A573: Making Quality Products
    1. Structure
    2. Unit requirements
    3. Guidance points
12. Chapter 12 Unit A574: Technical Aspects of Designing and Making
    1. The format of the examination
    2. Types of questions
    3. Preparing the examination
    4. Taking the examination