GCSE Textiles

Textiles is a subject that blends artistic expression, practical skills, and a deep understanding of textile traditions and contemporary techniques. It empowers students to design and create a wide range of textile outcomes, fostering creativity, problem-solving, and critical thinking. 

The GCSE Textiles course (AQA specification) encourages students to explore their creativity, develop personal ideas, and experiment with a wide range of textile techniques. Through hands-on experience and contextual understanding, students will learn to:

• Research and develop ideas: Explore personal interests and inspirations to create meaningful textile outcomes. 

• Explore textile techniques: Gain proficiency in a variety of techniques, including hand and machine stitching, screen printing, lino printing, batik, and fabric manipulation.

• Understand context: Explore the historical, cultural, and social significance of textiles, and how these factors influence design and production.

Assessment:

The GCSE Textiles course is assessed through a combination of coursework and an externally set task:

• Coursework (60%): Students submit two coursework projects that demonstrate their understanding of textile techniques, design skills, and contextual knowledge.

• Externally Set Task (40%): Students respond to a task set by the examination board, which assesses their ability to apply their knowledge and skills in a new context.

This comprehensive approach to GCSE Textiles provides students with a solid foundation in textile design and prepares them for further studies or careers in the creative industries.

Textiles lessons are a supportive environment where we encourage pupils to be experimental in their approach and embrace the process of making. It is ok to make mistakes! As the course progresses pupils will develop and refine their skills and ideas to become confident textile artists.

We offer the opportunity to attend after school sessions twice a week where pupils can access the textiles room, facilities and additional guidance from their teacher. 

Our aim is to provide all Year 10 pupils the opportunity to attend a trip with their textiles class, focusing on using photography to gather imagery to use for their project.