Art and Design (Textiles)

Course summary

If you are considering any sort of practical career in the creative industries, Art is vital. If you intend to do any Art based degree, be it Architecture, Fine Art, Graphics, Photography or Fashion among others, an Arts A Level is the main means by which you produce a portfolio of work; an entry requirement for all Art & Design based courses. They are practical subjects which will further develop your technical skills, they will expand your creativity and imagination; key elements of the courses are personal development and independent learning. Career opportunities leading from the visual arts are numerous; the creative industries are amongst the largest growing and most successful industries within the United Kingdom. There are many exciting future applications for the knowledge and skills gained via any Art A Level; these include set design, animation, video game design, graphic design, web design, advertising, architecture, exhibit design, special effects for film, illustration, product design, furniture design, journalism, museum curator, stage and film makeup, textile and fashion design, photographer, art dealer, concept artist, art historian or logo designer to name but a few. All of the arts subjects are a mechanism for the visual exploration of ideas, meanings and feelings at a personal level and also in the wider context of the social, historical and cultural connections. The area of study is broad enough to enable you to explore and develop your understanding of formal elements in a variety of media. As an Art & Design student you will endeavour to work independently, having the freedom to develop and communicate meaning through exploration and experimentation. You will be expected to research and record ideas thoroughly in order to develop informed opinions and critical judgments about your own work and those of other artists.