Textiles

A level Textiles is not just about creating clothing, it’s a versatile subject that involves the creation and manipulation of a range of materials. This multi-disciplinary course encompasses a variety of creative methods including drawing, painting, printing, knitting, weaving, stitching, and more.

You will explore the use of traditional and innovative materials, techniques, and processes to communicate and demonstrate your ideas. You can use these techniques to explore fashion, interiors, or fine art textiles. An important aspect of the course is to consider the work of artists and designers to inspire your own creative thinking.

There are no additional formal entry requirements for this subject. It is desirable but not essential to have studied an art or textiles based subject before. All students will complete a two-week assessment on commencement of the course.

Progression routes
Students can progress to degree courses at universities such as art, architecture, textiles, interior, fashion design, and illustration.

Previous students have progressed to art and design at Leeds Arts University, currently the highest-ranked university for design and crafts (The Guardian University League Tables 2019).

Entry criteria:

Please see entry requirements overview page.

	Start Date	September 2022
	Duration 2 years		Study Mode Full-time

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What you learn

Benefits and skills you will develop

Assessment

The course consists of two components: Component one is coursework and will start in September this allows you to develop your technical and analytical skills through a workshop based introduction project and the development of a personal project exploring a set theme. Component two is the exam based unit which sets a theme to be explored with a timed test at the end in which you produce your final outcome under exam conditions. Each component is worth 50% of your final mark.

Entry requirements

The general requirements for direct entry to our 2 year A level programmes are 5 GCSEs including English and Maths at grade A*-C or equivalent, plus 2 additional GCSEs or BTECs at grade A*-C or the equivalent.

For students applying with new 1-9 grade tier GCSE qualifications in Maths or English, we will consider a grade 4 as equivalent to grade C in terms of our general entry requirements for September 2017 entry. However please be aware that specific subjects may require grade 5 or above in GCSE English or Maths.

Applicants with 5 GCSEs at grade A*-C including English and Maths, but without the 2 additional A*-C equivalent qualifications may be considered, dependent on individual circumstances, at the discretion of the Deputy Head or Head of A levels.

Students with a GCSE average score of below 5.7 (mostly Cs at GCSE) will follow the 3 A level programme, whilst students with a GCSE average score of 5.7 (mostly B and above at GCSE) or above are encouraged to study 4 A level subjects. Our expert staff will help you to work out your expected average GCSE score for guidance.

In addition to our general entry criteria, some subjects have their own additional criteria.

For this A level, additional entry requirements include a grade 9-4 at GCSE in a creative subject or an interest in the subject.

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