10CMT

Year 10 Construction and Materials Technology

Subject Description

Head of Faculty: Mr G. Evans.

This course involves the application of the technological process in the development of textile products. Students learn how to use commercial patterns and develop the practical skills needed to construct garments.

 

 

 

Subject Overview

Term 1
Storage Bag
Students revise practical techniques by each constructing a storage bag for their projects.

Term 2
Half-scale Outfit
Students create a half-scale top and skirt to fit a miniature mannequin.

Term 3
Colour Wheel Challenge.
Students work in groups to create a full-size monochromatic design. Each group works with a different colour assigned to them from the colour wheel. Groups collaborate to construct their outfit which will be judged by a panel of judges. The winning outfits will be displayed.

Term 4
Zero Waste Shorts
Students learn about zero-waste patternmaking. They construct a simple pair of cotton pyjama shorts for themselves, adapting the pattern and lay plan to minimise waste.

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Assessment Information

Students complete a portfolio of evidence of their technological process which they submit with their completed garments