Paper 1 Theory (2 hours) (50%)
Section A (30%) is a compulsory area of study. Five questions will be set.  Candidates will be required to
answer THREE questions out of five.
Section  B (20%) consists of TWO areas.  One of the two areas will be studied.   Three questions on each 
area will be set.  Candidates will be required to answer TWO questions out of three from the area of study.
Candidates are expected to show abilities not only in factual recall, but also in displaying higher level skills
in applying knowledge, in analyzing situations, in selecting relevant facts and principles to solve problems,
and in organizing and presenting ideas in a logical sequence.

Paper 2  Design and Pattern Construction (1½ hours) (15%))
Two assignments will be set, each candidate will be given an assignment.  Candidates will be required to :
1.   draw the design of an outfit according to the requirement specified in the assignment on a piece of  A3
      drawing paper;
2.   label the design features on the drawing;
3.   state the appropriate fabric and sewing notions required;
4.   construct the pattern for the assigned garment by pattern adaptation from the basic block;
5.   mark pattern specifications on the pattern pieces;
6.   cut out all pattern pieces and hand these in together with the design.

Paper 3  Garment Constrution and Project (35%)
 1.  Garment Construction (2½ hours) (25%)
      Candidates will be required to complete the assigned processes on the garment planned at the Design
      and Pattern Construction Paper with chosen fabric and sewing notions.
2.   Project (10%)
      Candidates will be required to submit two garments and a design folio for each.
      (a)  The garments 
             (1)  one dress/nightdress, 
             (2)  one pair of trousers/shorts/culottes,
             The above garments should include varied and appropriate sewing processes and techniques.
      (b)  The design folios
             Each folio should consist of the following:
             (1)  the purpose of the design;
             (2)  design presentation;
             (3)  quantity of fabric and sewing notions with reasons for choice;
             (4)  cost;
             (5)  cutting layout;
             (6)  a brief order of work in sewing up.

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