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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
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