During the A Level Textiles course, students will be introduced to a variety of experiences exploring a range of textile media, techniques and processes. Students can decide to work in one or more areas of textile design, such as fashion/wearable art, printed and/or dyed fabric and materials, constructed textiles such as knit or weave, textile installation or interior design. Each component is based on a theme and you are encouraged to study personal ideas through in-depth fabric exploration. The course will enable you to understand how to apply colour, composition and surface texture effectively through fabric design. Each component concludes with the production of a significant fashion or decorative final outcome. This qualification will provide you with the creative and technical skills required to progress onto degree courses in fashion, printed and constructed textiles or alternatively fine art/textile art.
GCSE Textiles or Art at Grade 6 or above is the best foundation for success in this course. This is a highly practical course, with a strong emphasis on working creatively; therefore it would be great to have enthusiasm and a passion for textiles and fashion. You will also need very good organisational skills and a passion for creating and producing.
Unit 1 Coursework and Personal Study Assessment 60% Internally set Internally assessed Externally Marked A Level Unit 1 – Personal Investigation Students are required to conduct a practical investigation into an idea, issue, concept or theme, supported by written material. The focus of the investigation must be identified independently by the student and must lead to a finished outcome or a series of related finished outcomes. The investigation must be informed by an aspect of contemporary or past practice of artists, photographers, designers or craftspeople. The written element must be a coherent and logically structured extended response of between 1,000 and 3,000 words of continuous prose to include specialist vocabulary appropriate to the subject matter. Unit 2 Externally Set Assignment Assessment 40% Externally set Internally assessed Externally marked A Level Unit 2 – Externally Set Assignment Students will be given an exam paper where they can choose from eight different questions that are to be used as starting points. Preparatory work should be presented in any suitable format, such as mounted sheets, design sheets, sketchbooks, workbooks, journals, models and maquettes. Following the preparatory period, students must complete 15 hours of unaided, supervised time. In the 15 hours students must produce a finished outcome or a series of related finished outcomes, informed by their preparatory work.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Surrey |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £13,008 - £20,106 |
| Address | Burwood House, Convent Lane, KT11 1HA |
During the A Level Textiles course, students will be introduced to a variety of experiences exploring a range of textile media, techniques and processes. Students can decide to work in one or more areas of textile design, such as fashion/wearable art, printed and/or dyed fabric and materials, constructed textiles such as knit or weave, textile installation or interior design. Each component is based on a theme and you are encouraged to study personal ideas through in-depth fabric exploration. The course will enable you to understand how to apply colour, composition and surface texture effectively through fabric design. Each component concludes with the production of a significant fashion or decorative final outcome. This qualification will provide you with the creative and technical skills required to progress onto degree courses in fashion, printed and constructed textiles or alternatively fine art/textile art.
GCSE Textiles or Art at Grade 6 or above is the best foundation for success in this course. This is a highly practical course, with a strong emphasis on working creatively; therefore it would be great to have enthusiasm and a passion for textiles and fashion. You will also need very good organisational skills and a passion for creating and producing.
Unit 1 Coursework and Personal Study Assessment 60% Internally set Internally assessed Externally Marked A Level Unit 1 – Personal Investigation Students are required to conduct a practical investigation into an idea, issue, concept or theme, supported by written material. The focus of the investigation must be identified independently by the student and must lead to a finished outcome or a series of related finished outcomes. The investigation must be informed by an aspect of contemporary or past practice of artists, photographers, designers or craftspeople. The written element must be a coherent and logically structured extended response of between 1,000 and 3,000 words of continuous prose to include specialist vocabulary appropriate to the subject matter. Unit 2 Externally Set Assignment Assessment 40% Externally set Internally assessed Externally marked A Level Unit 2 – Externally Set Assignment Students will be given an exam paper where they can choose from eight different questions that are to be used as starting points. Preparatory work should be presented in any suitable format, such as mounted sheets, design sheets, sketchbooks, workbooks, journals, models and maquettes. Following the preparatory period, students must complete 15 hours of unaided, supervised time. In the 15 hours students must produce a finished outcome or a series of related finished outcomes, informed by their preparatory work.