Students embarking on a course of A levels who are interested in expanding their Textiles knowledge and qualifications. Year 12 consists of two units. One of the units is set from a starting point of your choosing (this is essentially your coursework) you will study a range of artists and designers to inform your work. You will be introduced to a wide range of experimental processes and techniques to enable you to develop your work. You will work in a sketchbook and produce a final product; this could be anything from garments to sculpture. The second unit is essentially your exam. You will choose from one of five themes, starting themes given by the exam board. You will have your own studio space in the Sixth Form Art Studio. Throughout the course, you will have the opportunity to work with Artists and Designers during workshops as well as participate on exciting trips. An A level in Art Textiles is useful to lots of career paths a few of which are: Fashion Design, Interior Design, Costume Design, Theatre Design, Fine Artist, Graphic Design, Curator, Arts Director, Photography – including fashion, Fashion journalism, Architect, Surface designer, Textile designer, Jewellery design, Fashion buyer, Merchandising, Trend forecaster, Tattoo Artist and Teaching to name a few.
To study A Level at The South Wolds Academy and Sixth Form you must achieve at least six GCSE passes, two at Grade 6 or above and four at Grade 5 or above Grade 6 or above in GCSE Art or a similar subject is desirable
You will be assessed on your ability to develop ideas, experiment with media and processes, record your ideas in your sketch book and produce final pieces. You will be given written and verbal feedback weekly. During unit two you will attend one to one weekly meetings with your tutor to help review your work and plan what to do next.
About Education Provider
| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | Nottinghamshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Church Drive, Keyworth, Nottingham, NG12 5FF |
Students embarking on a course of A levels who are interested in expanding their Textiles knowledge and qualifications. Year 12 consists of two units. One of the units is set from a starting point of your choosing (this is essentially your coursework) you will study a range of artists and designers to inform your work. You will be introduced to a wide range of experimental processes and techniques to enable you to develop your work. You will work in a sketchbook and produce a final product; this could be anything from garments to sculpture. The second unit is essentially your exam. You will choose from one of five themes, starting themes given by the exam board. You will have your own studio space in the Sixth Form Art Studio. Throughout the course, you will have the opportunity to work with Artists and Designers during workshops as well as participate on exciting trips. An A level in Art Textiles is useful to lots of career paths a few of which are: Fashion Design, Interior Design, Costume Design, Theatre Design, Fine Artist, Graphic Design, Curator, Arts Director, Photography – including fashion, Fashion journalism, Architect, Surface designer, Textile designer, Jewellery design, Fashion buyer, Merchandising, Trend forecaster, Tattoo Artist and Teaching to name a few.
To study A Level at The South Wolds Academy and Sixth Form you must achieve at least six GCSE passes, two at Grade 6 or above and four at Grade 5 or above Grade 6 or above in GCSE Art or a similar subject is desirable
You will be assessed on your ability to develop ideas, experiment with media and processes, record your ideas in your sketch book and produce final pieces. You will be given written and verbal feedback weekly. During unit two you will attend one to one weekly meetings with your tutor to help review your work and plan what to do next.