5 Cambridge O Level Fashion and Textiles 6130. Syllabus for examination in 2017, 2018 and 2019.
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6 Cambridge O Level Fashion and Textiles 6130. Syllabus for examination in 2017, 2018 and 2019.
3. assessment at a glance
For the Cambridge O Level in fashion and textiles, candidates take two compulsory components: Written
Paper and Coursework. Candidates are eligible for grades A to E.
Component Weighting
Raw mark
Nature of assessment
1 Written Paper 2 hours
The written paper is divided into two sections.
Some of the questions are based on source material provided in the paper.
Section a consists of a range of short-answer questions based on the source material
provided in the paper. Candidates answer
all the
questions in this section in the spaces provided on the paper.
Section b consists of structured questions, some of which are based on the source material
provided in the paper. Candidates answer
three
questions. 50
100 Externally
marked
2 Coursework 1 for Ministry Centres only or
3 Coursework 2 for Non-Ministry Centres only
Candidates submit two fashion items and
accompanying folders containing a range of supporting evidence.
Item 1 Candidates submit one fashion garment and
accompanying folder.
Item 2 Candidates submit one fashion accessory and
accompanying folder. 50
80 Internally
marked Externally
moderated
Ministry Centres and Cambridge International Centres have different coursework instructions – see
Section 6 coursework.
7 Cambridge O Level Fashion and Textiles 6130. Syllabus for examination in 2017, 2018 and 2019.
Availability
This syllabus is examined in the November examination series. This syllabus is not available to private candidates.
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Cambridge O Levels are available to Centres in Administrative Zones 3, 4 and 5. Centres in Administrative Zones 1, 2 or 6 wishing to enter candidates for Cambridge O Level examinations should contact Cambridge
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Combining this with other syllabuses
Candidates can combine this syllabus in an examination series with any other Cambridge syllabus, except: • syllabuses with the same title at the same level
• 9631 Design and Textiles
Please note that Cambridge O Level, Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge International Level 1Level 2 Certiicate syllabuses are at the same level.
8 Cambridge O Level Fashion and Textiles 6130. Syllabus for examination in 2017, 2018 and 2019.
4. Syllabus aims and assessment objectives