Design and Technology: Fashion & Textiles A-Level
Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School, Crawley - West Sussex
01293423690
Buckswood Drive, Gossops Green, Crawley, RH11 8JE
Course summary

In this course you can expect to develop your creative abilities by advancing your practical skills, designing skills and theoretical knowledge. You will investigate historical, social, cultural, environmental and economic influences on fashion and design and technology, whilst enjoying opportunities to put your learning in to practice by producing products of your choice, and developing a creative portfolio. Problem solving and project management feature on this course also. Most students progress onto university degree courses in Fashion Design, Fashion Management, Costume Design and there are further opportunities within Engineering, Fibre Development and Product Design. There are more apprenticeships now available within this industry sector. For further information or to ask questions, please contact: Please register your interest in this course with Miss McMenamin (Subject Specialist in Fashion & Textiles) and/or ask any questions via email at lmcmenamin@holytrinitycrawley.org.uk

Entry requirements

MINIMUM SUBJECT ENTRY REQUIREMENTS (in addition to the general 6TH form minimum entry requirements of 5 x grade 4 at GCSE/equivalent or above including Maths and English): GCSE grade 4 in Design and Technology (any specialism). Students who have a strong background in Art will also be considered.

How you'll be assessed

Exam board Eduqas: Design & Technology Fashion and Textiles A Level Specification A601U10 Qualification Accreditation Number: 603/1178/2 Component 1: Design & Technology in the 21st Century Component 2: Independent Design & Make Project

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityWest Sussex
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressBuckswood Drive, Gossops Green, Crawley, RH11 8JE