Textile Design is taught within the Art and Design Department. Our students are encouraged to create innovative pieces, using a wide variety of techniques, including machine and hand embroidery, freeform knitting, advanced felt making and fabric manipulation. Alternative approaches are explored, such as 3D embroidery, hand and machine knitting with wire, slashing, burning and machining into thin air. There are additional opportunities to attend specialist extra-curricular sessions, such as portfolio support sessions and life drawing.
3 GCSE Grade 7-9, 4 GCSE Grade 6 and Grade 6 in GCSE Art Textiles, Fine Art or DT Textiles.
Component 1: Personal Investigation (worth 60% of the A Level) Component 2: Externally set Assignment (worth 40% of the A Level)
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| Address | Shepherds Lane, Dartford, DA1 2NT |
Textile Design is taught within the Art and Design Department. Our students are encouraged to create innovative pieces, using a wide variety of techniques, including machine and hand embroidery, freeform knitting, advanced felt making and fabric manipulation. Alternative approaches are explored, such as 3D embroidery, hand and machine knitting with wire, slashing, burning and machining into thin air. There are additional opportunities to attend specialist extra-curricular sessions, such as portfolio support sessions and life drawing.
3 GCSE Grade 7-9, 4 GCSE Grade 6 and Grade 6 in GCSE Art Textiles, Fine Art or DT Textiles.
Component 1: Personal Investigation (worth 60% of the A Level) Component 2: Externally set Assignment (worth 40% of the A Level)