Textiles is a broad, practical, and creative subject that can prepare you for many career paths in the creative industries. This course is designed to be very flexible and allow you to creatively explore any aspect that is personal to you whilst learning and developing key skills in a wide variety of textile disciplines. This is a really fun and creative course which all students enjoy studying. The course develops your skills in practical textile processes and develops your critical knowledge of modern and traditional textile processes; critical analysis is a desirable skill in many professions, not just the traditional textile industries. You will begin studying and developing work from your summer projects, based either on a beach and landscape theme, or a fashion designer. This forms the basis for you to develop your skills in a variety of traditional and modern textile techniques and processes. This will lead you to begin your investigation: subjects that have been chosen in the past include decay, architecture, natural forms, and the influence of specific cultures on fashion. Alongside these investigations, you will create a personal investigation essay (of between 1000 and 3000 words) that will reflect the subject explored in your practical studies.
A minimum of 5GCSEs (or equivalent) ‘good’ passes or better including either GCSE Maths or English 5 in GCSE Art or Textiles if taken, or if not studied, a portfolio of work can be submitted.
60% coursework, 40% practical exam. Component 1: Personal investigation, with an extended essay. Component 2: Externally set assignment. This is a preparatory period followed by a 15-hour practical exam.
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Bath and North East Somerset |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Chandag Road, Keynsham, Bristol, BS31 1PH |
Textiles is a broad, practical, and creative subject that can prepare you for many career paths in the creative industries. This course is designed to be very flexible and allow you to creatively explore any aspect that is personal to you whilst learning and developing key skills in a wide variety of textile disciplines. This is a really fun and creative course which all students enjoy studying. The course develops your skills in practical textile processes and develops your critical knowledge of modern and traditional textile processes; critical analysis is a desirable skill in many professions, not just the traditional textile industries. You will begin studying and developing work from your summer projects, based either on a beach and landscape theme, or a fashion designer. This forms the basis for you to develop your skills in a variety of traditional and modern textile techniques and processes. This will lead you to begin your investigation: subjects that have been chosen in the past include decay, architecture, natural forms, and the influence of specific cultures on fashion. Alongside these investigations, you will create a personal investigation essay (of between 1000 and 3000 words) that will reflect the subject explored in your practical studies.
A minimum of 5GCSEs (or equivalent) ‘good’ passes or better including either GCSE Maths or English 5 in GCSE Art or Textiles if taken, or if not studied, a portfolio of work can be submitted.
60% coursework, 40% practical exam. Component 1: Personal investigation, with an extended essay. Component 2: Externally set assignment. This is a preparatory period followed by a 15-hour practical exam.