Course information
Art and Design (Textiles)
The King's Academy - Middlesbrough
01642577577
Stainton Way, Coulby Newham, Middlesbrough, TS8 0GA
Course summary

Personal research through thread work, drawings, designs, critical analysis, and varied construction techniques and skills, alongside fashion/garment making. Knowledge of the work of artists and designers through critical and contextual studies. Use of textile and design media, such as Photoshop CS5 and Adobe Illustrator. Units are tailored to meet individual creative requirements. Careers in fashion journalism, fashion communication, fashion design and marketing, costume and theatre design, product design, surface design, textile construction, teaching, and other design industry work.

Entry requirements

5 grades 9-4 in GCSEs, including at least a grade 4 and a grade 3 in English and Mathematics. Grade 6 in an Art-based subject.

How you'll be assessed

40% examination. 60% coursework.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth East
Local AuthorityMiddlesbrough
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressStainton Way, Coulby Newham, Middlesbrough, TS8 0GA