Fashion and Textiles A level allows you to develop your capacity to design and make products and to explore the relations between design, materials, manufacture, and marketing. The subject will enable you to develop a wide range of skills, including working with others, thinking creatively, and making quality products in Fashion and Textiles. This creative and thought-provoking qualification gives students the practical skills, theoretical knowledge, and confidence to succeed in several careers. Especially those in the creative industries. You will investigate the historical, social, cultural, environmental, and economic influences on fashion and textile design and technology, whilst enjoying opportunities to put your learning into practice by producing prototypes of your choice. You will gain a real understanding of what it means to be a designer, alongside the knowledge and skills sought by higher education and employers. We’re confident you’ll find Fashion and Textiles an exciting and inspirational course.
5 GCSEs at Level 9‐4 or equivalent. A GCSE grade 4 or above in Maths, English, and Science along with a Technology subject would normally be required. The GCSE in Technology should be a grade 9-4 and preferably be in Fashion & Textiles.
About Education Provider
| Region | North East |
| Local Authority | Hartlepool |
| Ofsted Rating | Requires improvement |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Catcote Road, Hartlepool, TS25 4HA |
Fashion and Textiles A level allows you to develop your capacity to design and make products and to explore the relations between design, materials, manufacture, and marketing. The subject will enable you to develop a wide range of skills, including working with others, thinking creatively, and making quality products in Fashion and Textiles. This creative and thought-provoking qualification gives students the practical skills, theoretical knowledge, and confidence to succeed in several careers. Especially those in the creative industries. You will investigate the historical, social, cultural, environmental, and economic influences on fashion and textile design and technology, whilst enjoying opportunities to put your learning into practice by producing prototypes of your choice. You will gain a real understanding of what it means to be a designer, alongside the knowledge and skills sought by higher education and employers. We’re confident you’ll find Fashion and Textiles an exciting and inspirational course.
5 GCSEs at Level 9‐4 or equivalent. A GCSE grade 4 or above in Maths, English, and Science along with a Technology subject would normally be required. The GCSE in Technology should be a grade 9-4 and preferably be in Fashion & Textiles.