TEXTILES
Being creative is the next big thing. Every good company realises that creativity and good design are important factors in generating new business. So your creativity isn’t just a way of satisfying your artistic soul…it can open the door to exciting career opportunities as well.
Textiles A levels is practical course that allows you to be as creative as you want to be. During the courses you will find out about a whole range of different media, techniques and processes. From observations, through experimentation to final outcomes, you just can’t have enough ideas when it comes to expressing yourself.
The course is big on hands on experience too. It’s the work YOU produce that counts. The emphasis in this course is learning by doing, so you will be able to create imaginative personal work.
What will I study?
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A-Level Textiles
Entry requirements: A minimum of a grade 5 in a GCSE creative arts subject
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Textiles is taught over two years and includes two components.
Year 12 Course Content:
- Induction (Teacher led)
- Focus on developing skills & knowledge
- Outcome internally assessed
- Start of Component 1 (student led & worth 60%) Practical unit including supporting essay.Year 13 Course Content:
- Continuation of Component 1 Deadline January
- Start of Component 2 (Exam & worth 40%) Starts Feb and ends with a 15-hour exam completed in April/MayEach marked out of 96 and has 4 assessment objectives.
Offered in collaboration and taught at Brighouse High School Sixth Form College as part of the C6 Programme.
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A minimum of a grade 5 in a GCSE creative arts subject.
YOUR NEXT STEPS
YOUR NEXT STEPS
Textiles is a creative and technical subject that is highly valued by employers and universities across fashion, design and manufacturing industries. Studying the subject develops essential understanding of fabric properties, design processes and manufacturing techniques required for careers in fashion design, textile technology and product development. You will also gain valuable transferable skills such as creativity, attention to detail, problem solving, project management and visual communication that are highly sought after across a wide range of degree programmes beyond textiles.
Past students have progressed to study diverse courses including fashion design, textile design, fashion marketing, product design, materials science, interior design, theatre design, art and design, fashion business, sustainable design and design technology.
