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Design theory
Official AQA section 3.2.2.
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24 min
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AqaA LevelDesign And Technology Fashion And TextilesDesigning and making principles
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Design theory1 objectives
- science Design influences. How key historical design styles, design movements and influential designers that helped to shape fashion and textile design and manufacture. Design styles and movements. Key design styles and movements and their principles of design, including: • Art Nouveau • Art Deco • Pop-art • Minimalism • Punk. Visit aqa.org.uk/7562 for the most up-to-date specification, resources, support and administration 33 science Designers and their work. The work of influential designers and how their work represents the principles of different design movements, including: • Paul Poiret • Chanel • Dior • Mary Quant • Yves St Laurent • Pierre Cardin • Vivienne Westwood • McQueen.
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Geometric ShapesDIY Aesthetic
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- Use Visual Aids: In your answers, refer to visual examples of designs from each movement to support your points.
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- Confusing Design Movements: Study the key features and historical context of each movement to better differentiate them.
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