Art and Design (Textiles)

Course summary

In LVI, students learn technical skills such as free stitch embroidery, screen printing and heat press processes, as well as working with dyes to create samples. We explore the possibility for three-dimensional work and differing scales, encouraging learning through creative play. Towards the middle of the year, students begin their personal projects on a theme of their choice. With guidance from teachers, this project becomes Component 1 and is worth 60% of the final grade. In UVI, students are given an individual wall space which provides the opportunity to show large-scale, threedimensional and mixed-media work in progress. In this final year, they continue to work on their personal projects and write an essay (1,000-3,000 words) to support their practical work. Component 2 is a project set by the exam board and is worth 40% of the final grade. Students work to develop a personal approach to a starting point, culminating in a 15-hour practical examination. During the course, all girls will have the opportunity to participate in life drawing sessions, a traditional and fundamental skill for all artists.