Our daily lives are surrounded by textiles and fabrics and constructed surfaces which remain constantly in demand. You will develop your knowledge and understanding of how to decorate and construct ideas from fabric using traditional and modern textile techniques and processes. You will have the opportunity to produce original and experimental work learning many different practical skills as well as building a portfolio of ideas. You will develop many transferable skills such as project management, team building skills, accountability, problem solving, organizational skills all of which are favored by many future employers and further education establishments. All students are required to complete two components: Component 1 is a personal portfolio which reflects the skills and materials linked to students chosen specialism in graphics. (6O6o of course). In Component 2 students are required to produce a body practical work in response to an externally set assignment where final pieces are to be completed under timed and examination conditions. (400a of course). Many careers in textiles offer the opportunity to be creative and hands on where you may produce your own fabric designs and prints. There are other textile careers which offer learning opportunities in other areas such as science, ICT and art. Students can progress to college or university to study art foundation and many degree courses or apprenticeships. A qualification in this subject can lead to careers as a clothing and textile technologist, interior and spatial designer, fashion designer, textile designer, textile fine artist, stylist and visual merchandiser, printmaker, product designer, retail buyer and fashion and business marketing.
• 6 Strong Passes or 7 Standard Passes including • 5 in Art or Textiles or • The production of an art portfolio
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Bexley |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Erith Road, Belvedere, DA17 6HT |
Our daily lives are surrounded by textiles and fabrics and constructed surfaces which remain constantly in demand. You will develop your knowledge and understanding of how to decorate and construct ideas from fabric using traditional and modern textile techniques and processes. You will have the opportunity to produce original and experimental work learning many different practical skills as well as building a portfolio of ideas. You will develop many transferable skills such as project management, team building skills, accountability, problem solving, organizational skills all of which are favored by many future employers and further education establishments. All students are required to complete two components: Component 1 is a personal portfolio which reflects the skills and materials linked to students chosen specialism in graphics. (6O6o of course). In Component 2 students are required to produce a body practical work in response to an externally set assignment where final pieces are to be completed under timed and examination conditions. (400a of course). Many careers in textiles offer the opportunity to be creative and hands on where you may produce your own fabric designs and prints. There are other textile careers which offer learning opportunities in other areas such as science, ICT and art. Students can progress to college or university to study art foundation and many degree courses or apprenticeships. A qualification in this subject can lead to careers as a clothing and textile technologist, interior and spatial designer, fashion designer, textile designer, textile fine artist, stylist and visual merchandiser, printmaker, product designer, retail buyer and fashion and business marketing.
• 6 Strong Passes or 7 Standard Passes including • 5 in Art or Textiles or • The production of an art portfolio
