Full Time Textiles AS/A2

Textiles AS/A2
A level Textiles will enable you to develop your appreciation of historical and contemporary textiles and practical skills in design, constructed textiles and applied decorative techniques such as printing, batik and felt making. You will also learn how to analyse the methods, meanings and contexts of other artists'/textiles designers' work to help your with your own ideas.

There will be opportunities to take part in visits to exhibitions and galleries throughout the course.

What will I study?
During the course you will learn design skills and practical processes which you will practice independently and use to develop your own portfolio.

AS: The first year introduces the use of a wide range of media for drawing and designing. You will explore techniques for constructing textiles, such as creative embroidery, felt making, papermaking and multimedia textiles and printed textiles using batik, dyes and screen printing. There will be the opportunity to use computer aided design as part of your work.

A2: The second year builds on the skills and techniques studied at AS, allowing you to develop the depth and breadth of your portfolio through research, developmental studies and finished pieces. You will also produce a contextual study, exploring some aspect of textile design.

How will I be assessed?
AS: 1 piece of practical coursework, plus a final assignment produced under timed conditions.

A2: 1 piece of coursework, including a contextual study, plus a final assignment produced under timed conditions.

What can I do next?
A level Textiles can lead to numerous areas of work and further study. You may wish to go on to a Foundation Diploma in Art and Design before choosing to specialise in a range of areas, including fashion, fine art textiles, textiles for interior design, textile production, surface pattern and contemporary design crafts.