Year 5 - Design and technology
Select fabrics for functional and aesthetic properties
Combining fabrics: accessible textiles
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Unit Summary
This unit develops pupils' knowledge and 3D joining techniques when working with woven fabrics. Accessible design is introduced by investigating the work of fashion designers. Pupils apply this knowledge and understanding to make and promote an accessible product.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to choose fabrics for function and aesthetics.
Key Notes
- Designers use fabric for function.
- Designers use fabric for aesthetics.
- Fabric qualities inform design solutions.
Vocabulary To Learn
- function: a purpose or use
- aesthetics: the way something looks, its appearance
- qualities: specific features
- solution: a way to solve a problem
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Fabrics are only chosen for aesthetic reasons.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
Designers use fabric for function. Designers use fabric for aesthetics.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'function'
a purpose or use.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: Fabrics are only chosen for aesthetic reasons. Correction: Fabric selection can be driven by function and aesthetics.
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