Art and Design (Textiles)

Course summary

Textile Design will introduce a range of techniques that includes surface pattern, drawing, painting, knitting, felt making, dyeing, printing, pattern cutting, fashion and accessory design and hand and machine stitching. Students will develop their concepts initially from observational drawing and then develop their own methodology and styles. The flexibility of this course allows students (should they wish) to work in any combination of textile mediums, for example constructed textiles, dyed textiles, printed techniques and fashion design. Students entering the Sixth Form at Rugby to study a creative subject will follow the highly flexible A Level Art and Design course. This will enable all students to select their own route through the two-year course. The course provides all students with an exciting, wide-ranging experience that can be tailored to suit their own interests or needs. All students will be expected to develop a range of skills which they can use to further their own work and personal interests. They will be encouraged to be flexible in their approach to the subject and willing to take risks in the fulfilment of their work. Thinking laterally, critically and creatively and acquiring good problem-solving skills will be key aspects of the course. A comprehensive understanding of the subject will be promoted through depth and rigour.