Art and Design (Textiles)

Course summary

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.