Half-yearly

Question 1

Line and Direction

Answer 1

Shows direction and leads an eye around an item
Can outline and create shapes and patterns
Defines, organises, emphasis and divides areas of a textiles project

Question 2

Different Types of Line

Answer 2

Create different results within a design
Horizontal -> creates width
Vertical -> creates height and length
Curved -> makes a figure look rounded and fuller

Question 3

Shape and Size

Answer 3

Geometric, organic and free-form
Shape: two dimensional
Form: three dimensional
Makes space within a design

Question 4

Colour and Value

Answer 4

Hue: name or colour
Value: the lightness or darkness of the hue
Intensity: brightness or dullness of the hue
Important as colour is the first thing we notice about a design -> respond to it physically, emotionally and psychologically

Question 5

Texture

Answer 5

The surface quality of an item
Visual texture : illusion of texture e.g printed snakeskin pattern
Tactile texture: the feeling of the fabric
Adds variety and interest to the design

Question 6

Principles of Design

Answer 6

Proportion, balance, rhythm, emphasis, contrast and harmony, and unity

Question 7

Proportion

Answer 7

The relationship between two parts of a design

Comparison of sizes, shapes and quantities

Question 8

Balance

Answer 8

Gives the feeling of stability
Refers to the visual weight of shape, texture, colour, line and space
Symmetrical, asymmetrical and radial

Question 9

Rhythm

Answer 9

The repetition of various elements within a design e.g colour, shape texture, line.
Causes the design to flow
Prompts the eye to move around the design in a certain way

Question 10

Emphasis

Answer 10

The focal point of a design
Draws/catches attention
E.g contrasting colours, different shapes

Question 11

Contrast and Harmony

Answer 11

Contrast: an unexpected change in the visual element of a design e.g change in colour or line
Harmony: Central design features used throughout a design

Question 12

Unity

Answer 12

When the different aspects of a design work well together

Makes the design feel complete

Question 13

Functional Design

Answer 13

Aspects of a design that adhere to the intended purpose
The way the item performs it’s required task
E.g pattern making, construction techniques, closures

Question 14

Aesthetic Design

Answer 14

Surface decoration or aspects of the design that enhance the appearance of the design.
E.g embroidery, beading, dying

Question 15

Role of Design

Answer 15

End product has function and aesthetic aspects that fulfil the intended purpose.
Results in the end product fulfilling a purpose, being appealing to the eye, linked to an intended need and had some sort of meaning

Question 16

Focus Areas of Design

Answer 16

Apparel, furnishings, costume, textiles art, non-apparel

Question 17

Apparel

Answer 17

Wearable everyday clothing

Question 18

Furnishings

Answer 18

Textiles items for the interior

Curtains, pillows, quilts

Question 19

Costume

Answer 19

Fancy dress costume, cultural costume, historical period

Question 20

Textiles Art

Answer 20

Hight decorative, aesthetics more important than function

E.g wall hanging, felt artwork, wearable art

Question 21

Non-apparel

Answer 21

Functional items that do not fit into any of the other categories
E.g bag, tea-towel, table cloth

Question 22

Factors Determining Appropriate Design

Answer 22

Environmental sustainability, manufacturing techniques, economics and decorative techniques

Question 23

Environmental Sustainability

Answer 23

Preserving the environment and resources for future generations.
Designers must be aware of the impact selecting, producing and processing a design has on the environment
Protection and preservation of resources, minimal energy being used, disposal of product and wastes produced

Question 24

Manufacturing Techniques

Answer 24

Designers must use correct manufacturing techniques in order to meet safety regulations
Product must be safe for the user and intended purpose.
Must include instructions for proper use and warnings against possible misuse.

Question 25

Economics

Answer 25

Cost of materials, designing and manufacturing

This cost will affect the price of the final product

Question 26

Decorative Techniques

Answer 26

Had to be appropriate to the end purpose of the design
Adds to the aesthetics of a design
Does not detract from the functional aspects of the design

Question 27

Silk Painting

Answer 27

Uses gutta as a border to prevent the silk paint from spreading

Question 28

Batik

Answer 28

Uses wax as a resistant to dye

Question 29

Screen Printing

Answer 29

Used to print an image on to the fabric using a stencil and paint

Question 30

Embellisher

Answer 30

A seven needles device used to create texture

Question 31

CAD or CAM Embroidery

Answer 31

Computer aided design
Computer aided manufacture
Machine used to create a stitched design

Question 32

Sublimation Printing

Answer 32

Heat and pressure is used to transfer an image

Question 33

What is a Fibre

Answer 33

The smallest unit of a textiles material

Two types: natural and man-made

Question 34

Natural Fibres

Answer 34

Cellulosic: made from plant material e.g cotton and bamboo
Protein: from animal origin e.g wool, silk, fur, leather

Question 35

Man Made Fibres

Answer 35

Regenerated: fibres from natural origins but have been chemically altered e.g viscose rayon, acetate
Synthetic: fibres made entirely from chemicals e.g polyester, nylon, elastomeric
Fibre Blends: mixes between two or more fibres e.g poplin (cotton/polyester)

Question 36

Elements of Design

Answer 36

Line and direction, shape and size, colour and value and texture

Question 37

Symmetrical Balance

Answer 37

Elements are the same on both sides of the axis

Question 38

Asymmetrical Balance

Answer 38

Elements used on either side of the axis are not distributed evenly

Question 39

Radial Balance

Answer 39

Design originates from a central point and all elements radiate out evenly from that point

Question 40

Colours that have a common hue

Answer 40

Harmonious

Question 41

What is Design

Answer 41

A process that uses a combination of aesthetic and functional components to create solutions for an identified need