AS Level in Art and Design (Textiles)

Course information:
AS Level in Art and Design (Textiles)

Course summary:
This one-year course leads to an AS level, which is a qualification in its own right. It can also be used as the first half (50%) of an A level qualification.
It is 4.5 hours per week.

Course content:
The AS Textile Programme consists of 2 Units:
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Unit 1 - 'The Portfolio'
This Unit introduces the candidate to a variety of experiences, both traditional and contemporary, employing a range of textile and drawing media, techniques and processes on a variety of scales.
The candidate is required to underpin their work with sketchbooks/workbooks/journals and investigate Historical and Contextual references to support their work.

* Unit 2 - Externally set Assignment
The five questions for this Unit will be set by AQA as starting points for candidates work. The candidate will be required to select one question to research and develop.
Candidates work should include one or more of the following area(s) of Textiles.
* Fashion
* Printed and/or dyed fabric and materials
* Domestic textiles and wallpaper
* Interior design
* Constructed textiles
* Textile installation

Assessment procedure:
All units are internally assessed and externally moderated.


Qualifications achieved:
GCE AS Level Art and Design awarded by AQA

Progression opportunities:
Successful students could progress to an A2 Level in Art and Design (Textiles).
The AS level in Textiles will support other AS level subjects as an entry qualification into many H.E. courses.

Free study and financial support:
Most full-time students do not have to pay for their course. We may also be able to help you with some of the extra costs associated with college, eg travel, childcare, equipment, books etc. In addition, if you have just left school, you may be eligible for an Educational Maintenance Allowance. Please ask us about â€-Money Matters†for more details.