Art and Design (Textiles)

Course summary

Textiles at Mayfield offers the opportunity for students to investigate themes, techniques, artists and designers fascinating to them. We explore a range of taught construction methods and material manipulation techniques and also encourage learners to experiment and take risks with their work whilst developing their own style. Along with practical skill and technical knowledge, studying Textiles also requires an understanding of the historical, societal and political influences on fashion and textiles. Textile techniques pupils may wish to explore include: fabric printing, mono-printing, relief printing, screen printing, tie-dye, batik, spraying, transfer, fabric construction, stitching, appliqué, patchwork, padding, quilting, embroidery, weaving, knitting, felting and mixed-media applications. Outcomes may take the form of: garments, accessories, soft furnishings, printed and/or dyed textiles, constructed textiles, textile installation, expressive textiles or digital textiles. A Level Textiles students have a dedicated teaching room equipped with sewing machines, mannequins and materials with allocated desks. This allows pupils to personalise their area, and utilise the space when they wish. The skills gained within the course are of great value to those wishing to study Textiles and other creative subjects at university. Former students have gone on to study on a range of prestigious courses. Textiles also complements a range of other A Level choices such as Mathematics, the Sciences, History and Drama and many others.