A2 Textiles

A Level

In Winchester

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    A Level

  • Location

    Winchester

  • Duration

    2 Years

The scope of the course is broad and an emphasis is placed on looking at the world around us as a source of inspiration for visual design and artwork. Developing artistic and design skills and exploring the use of textile processes and materials to create a range of expressive and interpretative practical work is central to the course. The aim is to develop your creativity, technical skill.

Important information

Government funding available

Facilities

Location

Start date

Winchester (Hampshire)
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Owens Road, SO22 6RX

Start date

On request

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Subjects

  • Textiles

Course programme

AS/A2 TEXTILES

AQA (1-2 years)

Specific Entry Requirements
5 GCSEs at grades A*- C including Maths and English. Although many students may have taken Textiles at GCSE, the only essential requirement for this course is enthusiasm and commitment.
Who is the course for?
Textiles is taught within the Art Department and the AS qualification prepares students to carry on to A2 and further art related degree courses in Fashion, Printed and Constructed Textiles or alternatively Fine Art/Textile art. Other students have used it as a springboard for related degrees such as Fashion Marketing/Buying /Promotion, Product Design, Interior Design and Architecture for example.
Course content
The scope of the course is broad and an emphasis is placed on looking at the world around us as a source of inspiration for visual design and artwork. Developing artistic and design skills and exploring the use of textile processes and materials to create a range of expressive and interpretative practical work is central to the course. The aim is to develop your creativity, technical skill, knowledge and understanding of both contemporary practice in Textiles and the diverse cultural and historical background that this is rooted in. We are committed to helping students develop their own style of work over the AS and A2 course.
AS Level
During the first phase of the course you will work on set projects encouraging you to experiment with alternative materials, surface pattern, print, free machining and constructed textiles. In the second phase you will be expected to extended this experience by completing an Externally Set Assignment/project. Alongside this practical work you will be expected to build up evidence of critical studies of the wider context and use of textiles to complement and inform your practical work.
A2 Level
In the second year the course enables you to develop your own interests and individual expertise through a bespoke project tailored to you. This allows you more time in which it is possible to create more ambitious garments/outfits or artworks as you prefer. There is a written part to this. Followed finally by the Externally Set Assignment/project. This work along with that from AS will provide you with a portfolio suitable for Foundation or Degree level applications. In recent years the second years have also had the opportunity to join in on a trip to New York run by the art department.
Equipment
The department is fortunate to have at least twenty two Bernina sewing machines that have an embroidery foot which we frequently use in class. Some of these machines are â€-on loan', however, it is undoubtedly helpful if students have their own sewing machines to work on at home. The Bernina is an expensive make but there are other versions which we can recommend. The department prepares a pack of useful equipment [at cost price] that students are required to purchase or provide themselves.
Subject Combinations
Only in exceptional circumstancesis it possible to combine AS Textiles with either AS Art (Fine Art), AS Photography or AS Three dimensional Design. This is to be considered carefully as the deadline days for each of these subjects are the same so that students who undertake this need to be well organised.

A2 Textiles

Price on request