During this course you will undertake a wide variety of experimental workshops and practical activities, complete artist/designer analysis, learn to develop your work and create exciting and personal outcomes. You will need to be prepared to work independently and come up with your own ideas. Independent study is vital if you want to succeed. Having successfully completed your A Level, students have a wide variety of directions they can pursue, ranging from Foundation courses, apprenticeships and degree courses. There are a wide variety of courses available at UCA, Goldsmith, Ravensbourne, London College of Fashion, UAL, Central Saint Martins. The creative sector is the largest growing industry, it is growing at four times the rate of the UK work force and now accounts for 1.9 million jobs. Possible jobs – Textile Designer, Interior Designer, Tailor, Fashion Designer, Milliner, Embroiderer, Shoe Designer, Weaver and Colorist.
At least five grade 9–4 at GCSE or equivalent at L2 In addition the required entry criteria for each of the courses they wish to study in the Sixth Form, some of the courses offered may require a higher GCSE grade in a particular subject or subjects
The course is made up of: Component 1 – A personal investigation. This is your body of course work worth 60%. This also includes a written essay which supports your practical work Component 2 – The externally set assignment is worth 40%. There is a preparatory period and 15 hour exam All work is marked by the school and moderated by AQA during a visit to the school. Textile Design students must show evidence of working in one or more areas including fashion, digital textiles, printed or dyed fabrics, constructed textiles, costume design and art textiles.
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Bromley |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Jail Lane, Biggin Hill, Westerham, TN16 3AU |
During this course you will undertake a wide variety of experimental workshops and practical activities, complete artist/designer analysis, learn to develop your work and create exciting and personal outcomes. You will need to be prepared to work independently and come up with your own ideas. Independent study is vital if you want to succeed. Having successfully completed your A Level, students have a wide variety of directions they can pursue, ranging from Foundation courses, apprenticeships and degree courses. There are a wide variety of courses available at UCA, Goldsmith, Ravensbourne, London College of Fashion, UAL, Central Saint Martins. The creative sector is the largest growing industry, it is growing at four times the rate of the UK work force and now accounts for 1.9 million jobs. Possible jobs – Textile Designer, Interior Designer, Tailor, Fashion Designer, Milliner, Embroiderer, Shoe Designer, Weaver and Colorist.
At least five grade 9–4 at GCSE or equivalent at L2 In addition the required entry criteria for each of the courses they wish to study in the Sixth Form, some of the courses offered may require a higher GCSE grade in a particular subject or subjects
The course is made up of: Component 1 – A personal investigation. This is your body of course work worth 60%. This also includes a written essay which supports your practical work Component 2 – The externally set assignment is worth 40%. There is a preparatory period and 15 hour exam All work is marked by the school and moderated by AQA during a visit to the school. Textile Design students must show evidence of working in one or more areas including fashion, digital textiles, printed or dyed fabrics, constructed textiles, costume design and art textiles.
