Designed to encourage an individual creative response through personal expression of ideas and feelings, the Textile Design course is approached from an art-based perspective. Students will be introduced to a variety of experiences exploring a range of textile media, techniques and processes. Students will work in one or more areas of Textile Design which can include fashion, printed and/or dyed fabric and materials, domestic textiles and wallpaper, interior design, constructed textiles and textile installation. Drawing will be explored using a variety of methods and media on a variety of scales, using sketchbooks/workbooks/journals to underpin work where appropriate and showing an understanding of the four assessment objectives.
Grade 5 GCSE Art or a portfolio of creative work that illustrates skill level and interest in the subject.
A linear course with 2 assessed units: • Unit 1 Personal Investigation 60% of final grade completed by January 31st of second year. • Unit 2 Externally Set Assignment 40% of final grade. Started in February of final year and leading to a 15 hour practical exam in the art rooms. Marks are given for preparation work and the final outcome.
About Education Provider
| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | Derbyshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Main Street, Etwall, Derby, DE65 6LU |
Designed to encourage an individual creative response through personal expression of ideas and feelings, the Textile Design course is approached from an art-based perspective. Students will be introduced to a variety of experiences exploring a range of textile media, techniques and processes. Students will work in one or more areas of Textile Design which can include fashion, printed and/or dyed fabric and materials, domestic textiles and wallpaper, interior design, constructed textiles and textile installation. Drawing will be explored using a variety of methods and media on a variety of scales, using sketchbooks/workbooks/journals to underpin work where appropriate and showing an understanding of the four assessment objectives.
Grade 5 GCSE Art or a portfolio of creative work that illustrates skill level and interest in the subject.
A linear course with 2 assessed units: • Unit 1 Personal Investigation 60% of final grade completed by January 31st of second year. • Unit 2 Externally Set Assignment 40% of final grade. Started in February of final year and leading to a 15 hour practical exam in the art rooms. Marks are given for preparation work and the final outcome.