Art & Design: Textiles Design A Level

Qualification:

A Level

Entry requirements: 

Five GCSEs including Maths & English Language: a minimum of three GCSEs at Grade 4 and two GCSEs at Grade 5.   

Additional entry requirements:  

Grade 4 in Art and Design or related Design Technology subject.

What is it?    

Observing and experimenting with textiles media and techniques, using your skills as a creative designer with an interest in fashion, interior design or textiles art to flourish with your own ideas. 

Why choose this subject at BSFC?    

Textiles A Level nurtures students’ creativity, enhances practical skills in fabric manipulation, and enables students to develop a unique portfolio. This course prepares you for diverse careers in fashion, interior design, and textile industries. Some of our former students have gone on to further study at prestigious universities such as Central Saint Martins.

What will I study?    

Working to briefs, a personal investigation and developing a portfolio of improving and expanding use of textiles media and techniques.

How will I be assessed?  

60% coursework; 40% exam projects.

How will this subject prepare me for the world of work? 

Textiles involves solving problems by combining creative, practical and technological skills.   

Exam Board:

AQA
 

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