Textile designers are expected to work in a multi-disciplinary way to create ideas, concepts, materials and techniques for different applications; for example, in fashion and clothing, theatre or film production, as well as fabrics for interior applications and packaging. Textile design can also be interpreted as a personal and individual fine art discipline. We follow the Edexcel A Level specification which requires students to generate and develop ideas, research and record practical and written observations, experiment with media and processes, and refine ideas in one of the following areas: Textiles for Interiors Fine Art Textiles Fashion Textiles
For entry to the Sixth Form, candidates are required to have at least six GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, with Grade 6 or above in the subjects being pursued at A Level. Candidates are expected to achieve a Grade 7 or above in Maths and the Sciences if they wish to study these subjects at A Level.
Lower Sixth Component 1: Personal Investigation (internally set and assessed by the teacher) Component 2: Personal Investigation (internally set and assessed by the teacher) The above tasks do not count towards the overall A Level mark but develop the skills required for success at the end of Upper Sixth. Upper Sixth Component 1: Personal Investigation (60% of total qualification) Internally set, assessed by the teacher and externally moderated by Edexcel Component 2: Externally Set Assignment (40% of total qualification) Released to students on 1st February, assessed by the teacher and externally moderated by Edexcel.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £34,500 - £40,500 |
| Sixth Form Fee | £25,380 - £27,120 |
| Address | Old Church Road, Pembury, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 4AX |
Textile designers are expected to work in a multi-disciplinary way to create ideas, concepts, materials and techniques for different applications; for example, in fashion and clothing, theatre or film production, as well as fabrics for interior applications and packaging. Textile design can also be interpreted as a personal and individual fine art discipline. We follow the Edexcel A Level specification which requires students to generate and develop ideas, research and record practical and written observations, experiment with media and processes, and refine ideas in one of the following areas: Textiles for Interiors Fine Art Textiles Fashion Textiles
For entry to the Sixth Form, candidates are required to have at least six GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, with Grade 6 or above in the subjects being pursued at A Level. Candidates are expected to achieve a Grade 7 or above in Maths and the Sciences if they wish to study these subjects at A Level.
Lower Sixth Component 1: Personal Investigation (internally set and assessed by the teacher) Component 2: Personal Investigation (internally set and assessed by the teacher) The above tasks do not count towards the overall A Level mark but develop the skills required for success at the end of Upper Sixth. Upper Sixth Component 1: Personal Investigation (60% of total qualification) Internally set, assessed by the teacher and externally moderated by Edexcel Component 2: Externally Set Assignment (40% of total qualification) Released to students on 1st February, assessed by the teacher and externally moderated by Edexcel.