Year 12 Textile Design Exam 2013

Develop ideas through sustained and focused investigations informed by contextual and other sources, demonstrating analytical and critical understanding Experiment with and select appropriate resources, media, materials, techniques and processes, reviewing and refining ideas as your work develops Record in visual and/or other forms, ideas, observations and insights relevant to intentions, demonstrating an ability to reflect on your work and progress Present a personal, informed and meaningful response demonstrating critical understanding, realising intentions and, where appropriate, making connections between visual, written, oral or other elements. This paper will test your ability to:

Choose one of the following starting points: 1.Leaves, Roots and Branches 2.Cultural Influences 3.Illuminated Manuscripts 4.Decorative Textiles 5.Binding, Wrapping and Knotting These questions should be seen as starting points for personal investigations in which you make reference to critical and contextual material with which you are familiar.

Leaves, Roots and Branches Textile artists and designers have explored the variety of shapes and textures that can be seen in leaves, roots and branches. Look at appropriate examples and develop your own work.

Leaves, Roots and Branches Jane Hall

Leaves, Roots and Branches Jeung-Hwa Park

Leaves, Roots and Branches

Cultural Influences Highly decorated costumes and flamboyant headwear can be found in many cultures. Look at appropriate examples and produce your own textile work which reflects the culture or cultures that you have researched.

Cultural Influences Kenzo

Cultural Influences Afet Halil – Research based on the bangles worn by the Rabari tribe of northern India led this artist to develop ideas based on the structure and quality of their jewellery.

Cultural Influences

Illuminated Manuscripts Illuminated manuscripts can be highly decorative. They combine image and text and often contain rich, striking colours and patterns. Look at the appropriate examples and produce a personal response based on your research.

Illuminated Manuscripts Catalogue of illuminated manuscripts- British Library online.

Illuminated Manuscripts < Peter Pilotto and Christopher De Vos (Resort 2013) Having found inspiration in the medieval prints of 16th-century illuminated manuscripts, these designers told a strong story through embellishments (beadwork and 3-D embroidery) and exquisite fabrics (polyamide mesh, silk cloque and mikados) this season.

Decorative Textiles Exotic feathers, butterfly wings, animal skins, fish scales and shells have inspired the design of decorative textiles throughout the world. Explore a variety of examples and develop your own work.

Decorative Textiles < Helen Bolland – This ‘Dragons Tail’ scarf is inspired by peacock feathers. ^ Anne Kyyro Quinn

Decorative Textiles < Philip Treacy’s extravagant hat. ^ Luly Yang

Decorative Textiles Alexander McQueen – Spring 2010

Decorative Textiles Prada – Winter 2011

Decorative Textiles Naomi Renouf uses a variety of techniques to produce unique hangings and textile pictures (hand and machine embroidery).

Binding, Wrapping and Knotting Textiles can be manipulated by binding, wrapping and knotting. These techniques have been used by textiles artists and craftspeople throughout history and in many cultures. Research these techniques and appropriate work by others, and produce a personal response.

Binding, Wrapping and Knotting Textile designer Orawee Choedamphai has created modular knitted screens that incorporate cable ties and Lego.

Binding, Wrapping and Knotting

A basket showing many tiny leaves attached to a wire frame together with wrapped sticks.

Binding, Wrapping and Knotting