AS & A2 Level Art & Design - Textiles

AS & A2 Level Art & Design - Textiles

About the Course
Subject
A Levels
Subject 2
Art & Design
Study Mode
Full-time

Introduction 2 years full-time
This qualification gives you the opportunity to explore a variety of textile techniques leading to the creation of a range of decorative surfaces, fabrics or garments through drawing, painting, mixed media, printmaking, stitching and constructing. Throughout the course you will explore drawing using a variety of methods and media. Underpinning your work will be the use of sketchbooks, workbooks or journals. The exploration of the work of other artists, designers and craftspeople, from the past and recent times, is common to all units.
Areas of study:
You will work in one or more areas of textiles, for example:

· Constructed
· Printed
· Domestic
· Fashion
· Interiors

Skills and techniques:
You will need to demonstrate all of the following skills:

· The elements of textile design including shape, colour, texture, pattern, harmony, contrast and repetition
· An appreciation of the relationship of form and function including the ability to work to a brief
· An understanding of various textile methods, such as printing, construction and stitching

Knowledge and understanding:
Through your work you will need to show:

· How ideas, feelings and meanings can be conveyed
· Historical and contemporary development including social, environmental, cultural and ethical contexts of textiles
· Terminology relevant to your chosen area of textiles

Course Units AS - Year 1 Unit 1: Students produce a portfolio of evidence covering a wide range of textile work, and at least one extended project on a selected theme. Unit 2: Students receive an assignment in February and select a question from an exam paper and produce a volume of preparatory studies. There is a supervised five hour practical exam. A2 - Year 2 During the second year students will be expected to develop a deeper understanding of Textiles and broaden their historical and contemporary references with analytical response. Students are encouraged to expand work suitable for specialist art progression purposes. Advice and support is given to preparing art portfolios for Foundation Art courses or UCAS university applications. Unit 3: Students produce a portfolio of coursework around personal choice of specialist interest, based on:

· Ideas or issues
· Concept or theme

Supportive written work of 1000 - 3000 words is required. Unit 4: Students receive an assignment in February and select a question to respond to. There is a supervised 15 hour exam resulting in a completed final outcome.

Assessment
· Develop ideas through investigations of contextual sources
· Experiment with resources, media, materials, techniques and processes - refining idea development
· Record observations and insights relevant to intentions
· Present a personal, informed and meaningful response from ideas. Make connections between visual and written work.

All units are internally assessed and externally moderated.