AS/A Level Textile Design
- Graig Campus
This textile design course is a two year programme, which focuses on developing a broad understanding of textiles. The programme aims for every learner to develop their own unique style and use imaginative approaches to developing skills and individual approaches to their creativity in textile design. Learners are encouraged to explore individual interests and ideas over a range of genres through the development of digital and physical sketchbooks to record their progress. Sketchbooks form an integral part of the course and learners are encouraged to develop their own creative styles for presentation and are used to support the production of completed outcomes and finished products.
Learners will develop skills in drawing and illustration, surface pattern, garment construction and sewing. Studio sessions are available for learners to make use of equipment in their free time. Historical and contextual studies are integrated within each learner’s personal projects to help underpin their practical work and to develop their literacy and subject knowledge. Learners have the opportunity to participate in local and national competitions, visit exhibitions and galleries. Workshops are organised for all learners and both AS and A-level have the opportunity to exhibit their work at an end of year exhibition.
Course details
- Full time
- Face-to-Face
- English
Admin Fee: £25, Studio Fee: £20
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Learners will develop skills in traditional and/or digital print methods, constructed textiles, textile installation, accessories and fashion. Studio sessions are available for learners to make use of equipment in their free time.
Historical and contextual studies are integrated within each learner’s personal projects.
Visits to exhibitions, galleries and workshops are organised for all learners.
All second year learners and selected first year learners exhibit their work at an end of year exhibition.
AS Level
Personal Creative Enquiry
One unit of coursework that includes a variety of workshop exploration. Critical contextual understanding may be demonstrated through written, visual, oral or other appropriate forms.
A Level
Unit 2 : Textile Design Personal Investigation
One unit of coursework based on themes and subject matter developed from personal starting points that requires the candidate to communicate their understanding through integrated images and texts that includes a written element of no less than 1000 words. Critical contextual understanding may be demonstrated through written, visual, oral or other appropriate forms.
Unit 3 : Textile Design Controlled Assignment
An externally set assignment presented to the candidates at the start of the preparation period for the controlled test that will be a continuous period of focused study of 15 hours. All work will be selected, evaluated and presented for assessment by the candidates. Critical contextual understanding may be demonstrated through written, visual, oral or other appropriate forms.
The programme provides an excellent basis for progression to higher education. Previous learners have progressed onto a range of creative and theoretical courses around the UK and beyond. The college offers Foundation Art and Design and BA (Hons) Degree pathways in a range of creative courses to support further progression. Creative progression is through the creative industries, media, graphic and digital based design and a variety of historical and theoretical subjects.
Due to the focus on both written and practical application, progression is not limited to the creative fields and this program of study supports a wide range of further study.
AS
Textiles has one unit: coursework portfolio worth 100%.
AL
Textiles has two units: personal investigation coursework unit worth 60%, controlled assignment worth 40%.
A minimum of six GCSEs at grades A*-C To include: GCSE Mathematics, English Language, and an art-based subject (or a portfolio of work) at a C grade or above.
There is a studio fee of £20 to pay for specialist resources and equipment needed.
All learners are required to pay an administration fee of £25 prior to enrolment. There may be a small additional cost if there are visits to art galleries or exhibitions.