Textiles

A Level

EDEXEL

Entry requirements: GCSE grade ‘5+’ in an Art and Design subject (GCSE Textiles an advantage)

This course is completed over 2 years

Goes well with: Art, Food

This course provides an in-depth and detailed exploration of Textiles within the field of Art & Design. The course requires enthusiasm, hard work, artistic flair and the ability to work independently.

Component 1

Personal Portfolio (60%)

  • Incorporates three major elements: supporting studies, practical work, and a personal study.
  • Supporting studies and practical work will comprise a portfolio of development work and outcomes based on themes and ideas developed from personal starting points.
  • The personal study will be evidenced through critical written communication showing contextual research and understanding in a minimum 1000 words of continuous prose, which may contain integrated images.

Component 2

Externally Set Assignment (40%)

  • Incorporates two major elements: preparatory studies and the 15–hour period of sustained focus.
  • Preparatory studies will comprise a portfolio of practical and written development work based on the Externally Set Assignment.
  • During the 15–hour period of sustained focus under examination conditions, students will produce final outcome(s) extending from their preparatory studies in response to the Externally Set Assignment.

Leads into:

Degree subjects – textiles, art and design, fashion, textile design, printing, theatre design/studies, costume design.

Possible careers – fashion designer, textiles designer, theatre/film designer, costume designer, artist, interior designer.


Student quote: “I enjoy Textiles because it allows you to be imaginative and come up with the path that you want to go down without having any boundaries. I love it because the teachers are very supportive and give great ideas on how to continue your work when you’re stuck. It is a great subject to take to balance out your A Levels."