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A practical syllabus, the course examines the scientific, creative and artistic aspects of design and textiles, with plenty of opportunities for learners to apply what they have learnt by demonstrating their investigative, creative, and practical skills. Through the study of fibres and fabrics, learners find out about basic design, contemporary fashion, clothing manufacture and the use of commercial patterns to make a variety of garments. Learners go on to explore textile applications and technology, looking at issues such as fitness for purpose, creative techniques, the application of colour, and environmental impact. They also study the making and finishing of textile products, the care of clothing, and the use and care of a sewing machine.
The syllabus year refers to the year in which the examination will be taken.
2013 Syllabus (353Kb)The syllabus year refers to the year in which the examination will be taken.
2014 Syllabus (382Kb)
2015 Syllabus (299Kb)You can download one or more papers for a previous session (November 2011 ). Please note that these papers may not reflect the content of the current syllabus.
November 2011 Examiner Report (1153Kb)
November 2011 Question Paper 1 (226Kb)
November 2011 Question Paper 3 (225Kb)Teachers registered with Cambridge can access our password-protected Teacher Support website, where a much wider selection of syllabus materials is available to download.
2008 Specimen Paper 1 (192Kb)
2009 Specimen Paper 3 (191Kb)
Frequently Asked Questions (140Kb)