Textile Design
By studying Textile Design you will explore and build on skills in a variety of artistic practices. You will develop Art and Design skills in pictorial composition, which involve traditional and more modern ways to create textile design and fabric manipulation. Hand and machine work will illustrate your ideas and experience of a variety of artists and designers. Techniques such as silk painting, free embroidery, felting, batik, weaving and printing will be investigated through your own chosen themes and interests.
Textile Design A Level begins as an experimental course in year 12 that offers students the opportunity to discover their individual strengths and own artistic passion. You are given plenty of support to enable you to make the transition from GCSE to A level and achieve to the best of your ability. Throughout the two years you will work in a wide range of media and materials exploring artists, designers and photographers both contemporary and historical.
POSSIBLE CAREER PATHS:
- Surface Pattern Designer
- Fashion Design and Illustration
- Interior Designer
- Commercial Buyer
- Garment Technology
- Product Design,
- Stylist
- Marketing and Brand Identity
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Course content
Component 1: Coursework 60% of the course. This is predominately practical with a personal study to accompany your Personal Investigation. You will be supported through your own chosen theme after initial experimental skills building workshops.
Component 2: The external exam (40% of the course) in year 13. This is a practical project devised from a starting point set by the exam board. You will have time to fully prepare for this exam in advance to show off your skills and thought processes. You will begin your preparatory work in February and take the exam in May. You will then have gained time to support your other A Level subjects.
You need to be someone who is interested in the world exploring the reasons behind the Art and Design we make. You will then apply this knowledge to create exciting, thoughtful and personal works of Art. Our students make intelligent contextual links with political issues, socially commenting on something that personally appeals or fascinates them. This investigative process makes our students extremely attractive to many different industries and universities. Textile Designers are highly employable due to their ability to problem solve and create exciting products and concepts in a variety of industries.
Your Assessment will be regular with continual feedback and targets set by your experienced teaching staff.