This section requires candidates to communicate the design ideas for the item/s via graphic or free illustrations that indicate the mood, feeling and emotion of the design. A description of the final design ideas in relation to the inspiration, development and evaluation of design ideas as well as an analysis of functional and aesthetic design is to be included.
Assessment criteria Drawings/sketches – includes appropriately labelled high quality sketches/drawings that clearly indicate the link between inspiration and design. The drawings/sketches are to be presented as either graphic or free, not to an industry standard. The sketches are illustrations that indicate mood, feel and emotion of the design from any of the focus areas, but still provide specific information about the design features: – appropriate rendering of sketches related to the fabric is required, eg use a soft pencil to convey a chiffon fabric and a heavy pencil to convey a leather fabric – all features of an item must be clearly communicated via selected views, eg a front and back view of a garment would be appropriate: front view only for a wall hanging – a number of components need to be clearly communicated including the design detail, the silhouette of a garment, proportion, an appreciation and interpretation of the fabric, and relative scale of print to figure/item – labelling may occur directly to a specific feature or it may be a series of notes around the sketch. In either case, communication of the main features is important. (Refer to Textiles and Design Stage 6 Support Document (pp 31–33) for detail on drawing standards)
Inspiration, development and evaluation of design ideas – describes the inspiration, development and evaluation of design ideas for the items.
Analysis of functional and aesthetic design – critically analyses the functional and aesthetic aspects of the design, considering strengths and weaknesses, with reference to the elements and principles of design.
Evidence of creativity throughout visual design development – provides evidence of creativity throughout visual design development. Quality presentation of visual design development – development of ideas and concepts is presented thoroughly in a logical and sequential way and clearly communicated. Note Maximum length: 6 pages (A4) or 3 pages (A3).