Textiles A-Level
Textile design involves creation, selection and manipulation across a variety of practices. Contemporary practice is often a hybrid activity that brings together different features of textile disciplines, using combinations of different disciplines freely and often embracing both traditional and contemporary technologies.
The coursework and examinations require the production of a substantial amount of practical work. Students are encouraged to carry out independent research and to visit galleries and exhibitions in order to experience historical and contemporary design at first hand.
Units
Component 1: Personal investigation
Component 2: Externally set assignment. 15 hour exam.
Entry Requirements
A minimum of five GCSEs at grades 4-9 including English and maths and a grade 6 or above in textile design or art and design if studied (or clear evidence of aptitude for the subject for textile design).
Exam Board
AQA - Click here to visit the course page on the AQA website.
Contact
Miss L Mepham - Curriculum Leader: Design and Technology
Transition to KS5
All Year 11 students will be automatically added to our ‘Transition to KS5’ team once their GCSEs are completed. Students can check out the transition materials for as many of our subjects as they like.