We follow the AQA Art and Design: Textile Design specification. The Textile Design course offers the opportunity to develop skills over a broad range of textile and fashion techniques such as printing, weaving, knitting, embellishment and digital applications. Students at Dame Alice Owens School usually favour a product focussed Fashion Design route when conducting their personal investigation and examination units. However, students with an interest in other aspects of Textile Design are free to explore all areas of interest.
Achieve a minimum of five Grade 6s (B Grades) at GCSE with a minimum of Grade 5 in English Language and Mathematics. 6 in GCSE Textiles or other creative subject No, but will need to demonstrate creative potential No
The Textile Design A level assessment begins after Easter of Year 12 with component 1 where you will develop work for a personal investigation into an idea, issue, concept or theme supported by written material. This will count for 60% of your total A-level marks. In component 2 you will produce personal work in response to one of eight exciting starting points which will count for 40% of your total A-level marks.
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Dugdale Hill Lane, Potters Bar, EN6 2DU |
We follow the AQA Art and Design: Textile Design specification. The Textile Design course offers the opportunity to develop skills over a broad range of textile and fashion techniques such as printing, weaving, knitting, embellishment and digital applications. Students at Dame Alice Owens School usually favour a product focussed Fashion Design route when conducting their personal investigation and examination units. However, students with an interest in other aspects of Textile Design are free to explore all areas of interest.
Achieve a minimum of five Grade 6s (B Grades) at GCSE with a minimum of Grade 5 in English Language and Mathematics. 6 in GCSE Textiles or other creative subject No, but will need to demonstrate creative potential No
The Textile Design A level assessment begins after Easter of Year 12 with component 1 where you will develop work for a personal investigation into an idea, issue, concept or theme supported by written material. This will count for 60% of your total A-level marks. In component 2 you will produce personal work in response to one of eight exciting starting points which will count for 40% of your total A-level marks.