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Textiles STUDY LEVEL CONTACT DETAILS A level Emma Johnson, Teacher of Textiles [email protected] Explore the exciting world of the fashion and textiles industry and learn to plan, design and make an extensive range of textile outcomes. The course is designed for students who want to take a creative and experimental approach to fashion and textiles, working in our state-of-the-art studio to produce truly stunning garments and other related outcomes. What will I study? Co-curricular activities? As part of the course you will be given a broad insight into the many aspects of textiles and the fashion industry. You will be taught how to use a sewing machine, produce an extensive range of samples and prototypes and will be encouraged to specialise in the area you are most interested in. Drawing is an important part of the course and you will also be encouraged to explore the work of textile artists, designers and craftsmen to influence and inspire you. In the first year the emphasis is on learning about new materials and techniques, laying the foundations for the extended project at the end of the first year. Coursework that you produce will be worth 60% of your overall grade, and there is an end of course exam lasting 15 hours’ worth 40%. As well as gallery visits, including the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, students have the opportunity to apply for a prestigious study trip in Tuscany. The department also runs a critical study visit abroad. There is an opportunity for students to visit The Knit and Stitch show, in Harrogate, and use our state-of-the- art photographic studio on a fashion shoot. products. Careers range from fashion forecasting, designing and fabric technology through to pattern cutting, marketing and retail. Many of our students go on to study a design related course at degree level, while others choose a foundation course before specialising in a particular area of design. Where might it lead? The design and textiles industry is the UK’s sixth largest manufacturing sector, with the market value reaching over £170 billion last year. Supporting this sector requires a steady supply of creative individuals who can design and develop new fashion and interior C SirJohnDeanes A SirJohnDeanes www.sjd.ac.uk 7