About the course

Art and Design Textiles is an exciting and dynamic course for anyone with artistic aptitude and determination to explore their creative boundaries. The course provides an imaginative grounding in the development processes and techniques found within Textiles. A Level Art and design Textiles is designed to question your understanding of textiles and how it has changed over the years to challenge peoples perceptions and stand out from the crowd. During the course you will explore using a wide range of materials and techniques transforming your work creatively and innovatively. In your sketchbook presentations you will have the opportunity to investigate and promote your ideas through to realisation of your final outcomes.

Start Date/s

04/09/2023, 04/09/2023

Entry Requirements

At least six GCSEs at grade 5 or above in a good range of subjects, including both English and Mathematics. Additional entry requirements for this course are: A minimum of grade 5 in GCSE Art and Design. Please note GCSE Technology: Textiles Technology is not a sufficient qualification however in exceptional circumstances, we will consider students who are studying Textiles Technology and have a strong portfolio of design work demonstrating genuine interest and capability in the area.

Assessment

You will be assessed against the course requirements as dictated by OCR specifications. This is by continual assessment with the summary assessment on the successful completion of the two year study programme, completing the personal investigations and exam requirements. You are assessed on the complexity and depth of your understanding of textile materials, techniques and processes as well as your own innovative conceptions as presented in both your final piece and sketchbook explorations.

Careers & Progression

On successful completion of this course you will have the opportunity to progress onto a wide range of degree courses at university. Specialist subject areas could include a textile design, fashion design, interior design, textile marketing or development, textile production, textile sales as some examples.

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