Textiles

• A Level

• AQA

• Entry requirements: GCSE Grade 4 in an Art & Design subject (GCSE Textiles an advantage)

• Goes well with: Art, Food, English Literature, Drama

This course provides an in-depth and detailed exploration of Textiles within the field of Art & Design. The course requires enthusiasm, hard work, artistic flair and the ability to work independently.

Component 1

Personal Portfolio (60%)

• Incorporates three major elements: supporting studies, practical work, and a personal study.

• Supporting studies and practical work will comprise a portfolio of development work and outcomes based on themes and ideas developed from personal starting points.

• The personal study will be evidenced through critical written communication showing contextual research and understanding in a minimum 1000 words of continuous prose, which may contain integrated images.

Component 2

Externally Set Assignment (40%)

• Incorporates two major elements: preparatory studies and the 15–hour period of sustained focus.

• Preparatory studies will comprise a portfolio of practical and written development work based on the Externally Set Assignment.

• During the 15–hour period of sustained focus under examination conditions, students will produce final outcome(s) extending from their preparatory studies in response to the Externally Set Assignment.

Leads into:

Degree subjects – textiles, art and design, fashion, textile design, printing, theatre design/studies, costume design.Possible careers – fashion designer, textiles designer, theatre/film designer, costume designer, artist, interior designer.