Sixth Form Options Booklet 2019-21
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Fashion and Textiles<br />
Type of Qualification<br />
A Level Fashion & Textiles<br />
Entry Requirements<br />
General entry requirements for level 3 study, and grade 5 or equivalent in a creative<br />
subject.<br />
Course content<br />
The aim of the course is to develop students’ technical skills whilst allowing them<br />
to explore and enhance their creative textile ability. Students are encouraged<br />
to experiment with a range of materials, techniques and processes, including<br />
machine embroidery, appliqué, cut work, batik, needle felting, mirror work,<br />
quilting and bonding. The course incorporates a ‘fashion’ element and includes<br />
pattern adapting and cutting, and fashion drawing. Inspiration for textiles derives<br />
from independent research of a variety of sources, including: first hand, contextual,<br />
artists and fashion designers. From this, students are required to develop their own original ideas that support their own interests<br />
and personal ‘style’. Based on experimentation and exploration, students are required to carry out 2 final pieces in 2D and 3D<br />
form. Current project starting points are based on the themes of ‘Organic’ and ‘World’ Textiles. This course is suitable for those<br />
students who are interested in a creative design based career, including textile design, mixed media textiles, printing, fashion<br />
and interior design.<br />
How your work is assessed<br />
Component 1: Personal investigation<br />
96 marks<br />
60% of A Level<br />
Component 2: Externally set assignment<br />
Preparatory period + 15 hours supervised time<br />
96 marks<br />
40% of A Level<br />
Progression to Further Education, Higher Education (University), Apprenticeship or Employment<br />
Students can progress onto three routes: art & design foundation studies, direct entry to a degree of your choice or an<br />
apprenticeship.<br />
What is a Foundation Course?<br />
This is a one year pre degree course to prepare students who are intending to apply to study a specialism of Art & design at<br />
university. Generally the art & design foundation course is studied at the local university and currently do not incur fees.<br />
Which Degree Course?<br />
There are a number of design degrees you could study, ranging from: fine art, architecture, art therapy, interior design,<br />
costume & theatre design. There is also a wide choice of design degrees associated with either fashion or textiles, including<br />
knitted, printed and woven textiles, fashion degrees including knitwear, contour and shoe design. Interior design or fashion<br />
market & buying.<br />
Extra-Curricular Opportunities<br />
The Art & Design Faculty runs an extensive range of extracurricular activities, to support learning and to enable students to<br />
achieve their potential. Study visits (currently for post 16 students) take place each year to either European or international<br />
destinations, as well as visits to current exhibitions (such as to the V & A Museum in London).
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