Textile Design (Fashion/Interior) A Level
Overview
In this course, students will learn the fundamental concepts of textile design in the context of fashion and/or interior design, including the research of professional artists/designers and other essential sources of research to inform the design journey. Through hands-on projects and workshops, students will gain practical experience in developing textile techniques such as, hand and machine embroidery, bead work, laser, creative construction etc.
Course Objectives:
- Understand the basic principles of the design process and its application through observational studies and textile samples
- Develop practical problem-solving and critical thinking skills
- Develop and create fashion/interior illustrations
- Develop own theme and create personal outcomes.
Course Outcomes:
- Successfully implement the design process and its application through observational studies and textile samples
- Apply contextual understanding through visual and written means
- Produce Fashion/Interior illustrations, related designs, and final personal outcomes.
Key information
- No prior Textile Design experience is required, but a genuine interest and passion for Textile and Design is required
- A minimum of seven GCSE’s grades A*-C, including English Language
- An art-based GCSE at grade C is desirable but not essential.
Assessment:
Internally assessed, externally moderated.
Grading criteria:
Year 1 (100% coursework with no exams)
AS Unit 1 - Personal Creative Enquiry
Non-exam assessment
40% of qualification
Design Journal and Final Outcome.
Year 2 (100% coursework with no exams)
A Level Unit 2 - Personal Investigation
Non-exam assessment
36% of qualification
Design Journal and Final Outcome.
A Level Unit 3 - Externally Set Assignment
Non-exam assessment
24% of qualification
Part one: Preparatory Study Period
Part two: 15 hour Period of Sustained Focus (non-exam assessment)
Staying with the college, you could progress onto the Art and Design Foundation. A Level Textile Design opens many doors and can be fundamental in creating pathways for a whole array of university courses both national and international.
The textile industry offers a massive wealth of career prospects and opportunities. A graduate of textiles could follow a career in fashion, surface pattern design, interior design, film/theatre costume design, fashion promotion/journalism, teaching or become a specialist textile artist/designer in textile jewellery, felt making, printing, etc.
The course aims to nurture creativity and personal strengths through independent study. Please note that there is a studio fee of £30 for this course.
