Design Technology Mock 2016

The paper will be split into 2 sections and each question will include a guide of how long you should spend on it. Ensure you take a watch into the exam so you can keep track of the time. You can always return to a question once you have attempted to answer all of them.

Section A

This section will ask you to design a textile product. In your real exam, the exam board will give you an exam preparation sheet on the theme and design context and we will practice these in class to ensure you are ready. Approximately 25% of the marks are for section A. You should spend about 35 minutes on this question.

For your MOCK the inspirational theme is ‘To design a Textile Product inspired by the theme of marine life’

Mind map some possible outcomes below:

You will be given a Design Brief and a mood board of images for you to respond to in your designs.

•They will most likely ask you for 2 ways mood boards can inspire design ideas.

•You will be asked to draw 2 initial ideas in black and white and develop one of these in colour. You will need to annotate these in detail to show your understanding of the fabric,components and decorative techniques you will use and why they are suitable for your chosen product.

•Components:

•Aid construction (e.g. threads)

•Add strength (e.g. interfacing)

•Embellish/decorate (e.g. beads, lace)

•Insulate (e.g. wadding)

•Add shape (e.g. shoulder pads)

•Fasten (zips, buttons and other fastenings)

Mindmap the possible decorative techniques you could use on your product

The developed idea will need to be adapted to promote the conservation of marine life

and be suitable for batch production. How would you do this?

•Making in larger numbers will automatically cost less because better prices can be negotiated for materials

•Make the product in a less expensive fabric e.g. polyester satin instead of silk satin

•Make the product smaller in some way e.g. if the top has frills put less fullness in them or make a sleeve a bit shorter

•Use less decoration on the product

•Change method of decoration e.g. print design instead of appliqué (a cheaper and quicker technique)

•Have some parts manufactured abroad e.g. beading, can be much cheaper made in another country where labour costs less

•Make a better lay-plan to use less material


Annotation You should learn your design and annotation so you can do it in the exam without thinking!
How does the product meet the specification? Marine life, textile product, sustainable materials, decoration) / Components and fabrics used.
(Sustainable, fashionable, fit in with Marine Life theme – explain your choices) / Purpose / function of design. How will it be used and by whom? / Source of the marine life theme. (Did this come from art, travelling, the etc?)
Front and back views and other views if appropriate. / Names of decorative techniquesplus details on them and reasons for your choice
Applique, reverse applique, different methods of printing, embroidery, quilting etc / Suitability to the customer / user – you must have identified the user / Style and shape of details, e.g. a-line skirt, gathered waist, pleats, collar
Close-up sections of details. / Sizes and dimensions. / Colours to be used and textures of fabrics. / Use of sustainable materials.

Section B

The questions in section B will be based on the subject content we have covered in our theory lessons since year 9. It will test your subject knowledge and understanding and is worth about 75% of the marks.

Section B Mock Prep

Question 2 is about product design and testing

You will need to revise:

  • Target markets and how these link to a products intended use.
  • How to test a product to ensure it is fit for purpose.
  • Different fabrics, components and
  • Fabric finishes.
  • Physical = Brushing, calendaring, embossing, stonewashing
  • Chemical= waterproofing, flame retardant, bleaching
  • Biological= Bio stoning, enzyme treatment
  • Smart= microencapsulation reacting to heat, light and pressure

Question 3 is about fabric coloring, decoration and product manufacture

You will need to revise:

  • Different ways to apply colour, pattern and surface decoration to a product. List some below. I have done 2 to help you

Stencil Printing / Applique
  • Ensure you are familiar with a range of decorative techniques and have practiced creating a step by step guide for at least 3 different techniques (e.g. appliqué, block printing and stencilling)
  • You will be tested on the quality of your written communication so ensure you practice writing in full sentences and paragraphs about suitable fabrics and decorative components for textile products.
  • Be familiar with care labels and washing symbols – what they mean and what products they are used on. Write in the meaning for each of these below.


Question 4 is about product design and safety

You will need to revise:

  • Fibres and fabrics – their properties and how these link to a textile product’s end use.

Fibre Name / Properties / End uses (explain why!)
Cotton
Linen
Silk
Wool
Nylon
Polyester
Elastane

  • Fabric construction and be able to identify different types of weave and the different properties these give the finished fabric. Name the different methods of fabric construction pictured below:




  • Smart and modern materials – be familiar with at least 3 different fabrics and electronic components that are suitable for safety wear and be able to explain why. E.g.
  • Kevlar (bulletproof/rip proof)
  • Gore-Tex (Rain and waterproof) has three layers (lining, Teflon membrane and outer shell). Gaps are so small they only let water vapour out. Rain drops are too big to get in so it makes the garment waterproof and keeps them out!
  • Electronic components include LED lights, motion sensor, microphone, speaker etc For example how would in build Sat Nav help in outdoor clothing? Answer: if you are lost you can be found.

Question 5 is about product design and manufacture

You will need to revise:

  • Production methods: Batch (seasonal wear e.g. Christmas socks), one off (wedding dress) and mass production (needed all the time throughout all seasons e.g. jeans)
  • Flow charts and Quality Control Checks & Quality Control
  • Why, where and how are they done?
  • For example you always check materials when they arrive at the factory. You check the colour, is it the right quantity, look for faults, but also fabric width and dimensional stability
  • The benefits and uses of Computer aided Design (CAD) and Computer Aided Manufacture (CAM)

Fill in the table below to help:

Benefits of CAD / Benefits of CAM

Question 6 is about social moral and environmental issues.

You will need to revise:

  • Different issues affecting textile products including the use of logos, fur, price of garments and the different consumers who might be concerned with these areas.

Mind map some issues below. I have done 1 for you.

  • Fibres and fabrics that are from sustainable sources.