Textiles
Overview
In Textile design students will develop skills across a broad range of textiles techniques including fashion textiles, costume design and digital textiles. It provides students the chance to creatively engage with the world around them and developing their technical skills. The study of art and design Textiles equips students with transferable skills that will support them in both further study and a range of careers.
Year 12
Portfolio Project
Students will produce practical and critical/contextual work in one or more areas of study, for example, fashion design, fashion textiles, costume design, digital textiles, printed and/or dyed fabrics and materials, domestic textiles, wallpaper, interior design, constructed textiles, art textiles and installed textiles. It provides students the chance to creatively engage with the world around them and developing their technical skills.
Year 13
Personal Investigation: Major Project and Related Study
Externally Set Task: Based on a series of set themes provided by AQA.
In Year 13, students are encouraged to specialise within certain textile areas based on their experiences in Year 12 to produce a personal and in-depth practical project.
Topics studied in the syllabus include:
Surface decoration techniques including fabric printing, mono-printing, relief printing, screen printing and laser printing; tie-dye and batik; spraying and transfer; fabric construction; stitching, appliqué, patchwork, padding, quilting and embroidery and other surface decorations of personal interest.
Why choose this course?
If you’re highly creative and love working with textiles, fashion design, embroidery, and surface decoration, this course will feel like a perfect fit. It’s designed for students who are inspired by the work of fashion designers and textile artists, and who thrive on hands-on, fast-paced projects.
You’ll explore a wide range of techniques and materials as you bring your ideas to life in bold and imaginative ways. If you’re passionate about design and ready to commit to developing your skills in a dynamic, exciting environment, this course will give you the freedom, challenge, and inspiration to grow.
Potential future pathways:
The study of art and design Textiles equips students with transferable skills that will support them in both further study and a range of careers.
- Art and Design Foundation Diploma
- Huge range of creative degree courses including, fashion/ interior/ costume design, management, marketing, buying, merchandising, shoe design
- Employment: Fashion design, Interior Design, Costume design, Surface Design, Print Designer, buying, marketing.