Start Date
- September 2025, Full Time, Day
Summary
This subject will help you to develop a working knowledge of materials, practises and processes in contemporary textiles. The skills learnt are used to interpret and express ideas. There is a strong element of contextual research and analysis and students are encouraged to research analyse and respond to the work of artists. Practical skills include; printing, dyeing, hand and machine stitch, felt and paper making and weaving.
Entry Requirements
Applicants should have a minimum of a grade 5 in a GCSE Art-based subject (Art, Graphics, Photography or Textiles) OR a suitable portfolio of work to be assessed by the course leader at enrolment.
Applicants should also meet the overall Sixth Form entry requirements.
Assessment
Assessment methods include a range of practical and creative experimentation contained in a work journal, finished pieces of coursework and a response to a theme set by the exam board requiring a written personal study piece investigating ideas in Textiles to be completed.
Progression
Textiles can be taken with any subjects, but students often choose to combine it with other visual disciplines such as; Art, Photography, Media Studies or Film Studies.
Career Progression
Students can progress on to a very wide range of careers in art and design and other creative industries.
Fees
If you are a UK or home fee status student and aged 16-18 on the 31st August before the start of your course, tuition fees are free. If you are aged 19 and over please contact the Advice Shop
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