A-level Design and Technology: Fashion and Textiles
We've updated our qualifications to reflect changes to 2021 exams and assessment.
Read about the changes to exams for A-level Design and Technology: Fashion and Textiles
- Teaching from: September 2017
- Exams from: June 2019
- Specification code: 7562
- QAN code: 603/1104/6
We’ve refreshed and enhanced the content of our new AS and A-level courses, while retaining what you like about the outgoing specifications. They are modern and relevant, so students can learn about contemporary technologies, materials and processes, as well as established practices.
The new qualifications place greater emphasis on understanding and applying iterative design processes. Students will use their creativity and imagination to design and make prototypes that solve real and relevant problems, considering their own and others’ needs, wants and values.
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Key dates
- Exam for A-level D and T: Fashion and Textiles (7562/1)
Series: November 2020
Start time: am
Duration: 2h 30m - Exam for A-level D and T: Fashion and Textiles (7562/2)
Series: November 2020
Start time: am
Duration: 1h 30m
Specification news
AQA do understand how hectic it is to be a teacher and they really keep us up to date and show their awareness.
Juliette McGirr,
Teacher
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