Art and Design (Textiles)

Course summary

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.