Art and Design (Textiles)

Assessment

The first year will be of an exploratory nature, enabling you to develop thoroughly and imaginatively, with your ideas being supported by refinement of textile skills and critical study of relevant artists and designers. This is in preparation for the second year when you will be required to submit the following two components: Component 1 Personal investigation—60% Candidates are required to develop a personal investigation based on ideas, issues, concept or theme supported by 1000–3000 words. The area of focus should be chosen entirely by the candidate. Component 2 Externally set assignment—40% Supervised time—15 hours. At the end of the lead-in period candidates must complete 15 hours of unaided, supervised time in which to produce their final outcome.