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Textiles
Course Breakdown
Course Summary
• Exam board is AQA
Paper Content Marks Duration Weighting
Component 1
Journal Unit Coursework 96 From April of the first
year until the end of
January in the second 60%
Component 2
(External Unit) Externally Set Assignment 96 8 weeks 40%
Summary of Content Suggested Preparation for September
Coursework Students should try to visit as many galleries and
exhibitions as possible, making notes whilst there to
gain visual inspiration for extending contextual work.
An extended unit of practical work, based either on a
subject initiated by the student, or inspired by a list of
starting points provided by the department. Students
will produce a portfolio of visual drawing, textile
samples and design ideas, culminating in a creative
outcome inspired by a range of contemporary artists
and designers. The work is supported by a written
and illustrated ‘journal’ analysing the techniques
and methods of appropriate artists and designers,
discussing the impact and influence of their work on
the students own.
Students should also try to visit Fashion/Textiles
Degree Shows which take place in May and June
each year.
Externally set assignments
Students select from a number of themes given by
the exam board; to research and develop creative
textiles, while demonstrating a visual journey from
the starting point. A practical examination period at
the end of this component will involve the making of
a final outcome.
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