ART & DESIGN
A-LEVEL
TEXTILES A-LEVEL
3D PRODUCT
DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY
REASONS TO STUDY THIS COURSE REASONS TO STUDY THIS COURSE
3 You enjoy working with fabrics and mixed media and would
like to learn how to create exciting surfaces and textures
using machine and hand techniques
3 You may aspire to work in Textiles and Fashion Design,
Theatre Costume, Fashion Promotion and Styling, Fashion
Retail and Management.
3 Students on this programme can progress to university to
study a range of courses in textiles, fashion and art and
design.
WHAT YOU WILL STUDY
You will learn a wide range of textile and fabric manipulation
techniques to enable you to create garments, fashion
accessories, installations or textile art. You will develop research
skills, studying contemporary and historical textile and fashion
designers as well as developing your drawing and problem
solving skills. Critical and creative skills will be enhanced as you
initiate, develop and realise your ideas through a personal,
practical art and design working process.
HOW YOU WILL BE ASSESSED
Year 1 (AS) - coursework
Year 2 (A-Level) - coursework project and exam assignment
Submission of sketchbooks, samples and final outcomes.
3 You have a passion for design and problem solving.
3 You have a creative and practical mind.
3 You want to progress into areas such as 3D Design, Industrial
Design, Product Design, Manufacturing, Business,
Engineering, Interior Design, Sports Design, Ergonomics,
Automotive Design and Architecture.
WHAT YOU WILL STUDY
A broad range of materials such as composites, metals,
polymers and timbers and how their different properties suit
different products and processes. The wider issues of green and
sustainable design, biodegradable materials, methods of
production, inclusive design solutions.
Case studies that analyse individual products and how they
relate to modern manufacturing systems, ICT in manufacturing
and Product Design, the work of designers as well as and
human needs and factors.
HOW YOU WILL BE ASSESSED
50% exams
50% coursework
Self-set project assessed by your tutor and moderated by the
exam board.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO TAKE THIS COURSE
WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO TAKE THIS COURSE
• genuine interest and commitment to the subject
• enthusiasm for creating personal and unique work
• passion for developing your creative skills
PROGRESSION
Students can progress directly onto textile