Art and Design (Textiles)

Course summary

At A Level Textiles is offered as an endorsement through the A Level Art & Design course. Students are introduced to a variety of experiences that employ a range of Textiles media and techniques. Work is developed through research, the development of ideas, and making, working from first-hand experience and, where appropriate, secondary source material. A Level sets in Textiles usually consist of between four and eight students and teaching is divided between two members of staff. We follow the AQA syllabus that offers the opportunity for thorough exploration and investigation of the subject. Techniques and principles established at GCSE are expanded further and a wider range of media is introduced. Students can take their work in a fashion direction or if they prefer, they can focus on textiles art. The emphasis is placed on a personal response and the influence of artists, designers and other secondary sources are expected to feature increasingly in the development of work. While very rewarding, a strong commitment to the subject is important in order to gain fully from the course.