TEXTILES (Edexcel)

AS 8033
A2 9033

The AS/A level course develops further from the GCSE Textile course. Students build on the repertoire of skills, techniques and interests they have already acquired.

Students can develop their interests and ideas along the lines of design for fashion, for theatre costume or for surface decoration, as well as textiles within the context of interiors.

Central to the course is commitment to build and develop a core of resource ideas in a wide variety of techniques ranging from tie-dye, Batik, silk printing, quilting, appliqué, machine and hand embroidery and mixed media contemporary techniques. This central foundation of ideas enables students to develop their final resolved textiles pieces for assessment.

The AS level is achieved in one year with students producing 3 units of course work including the externally set exam. The A level course continues into a second year with another 3 units of course work including the final exam.

Throughout the 2 year course students come into contact with working professionals in the field of fashion and textiles by visiting a variety of exhibitions and galleries relevant to their research and also have visiting artists to demonstrate contemporary skills.

A materials fee of £30 per term covers additional materials.

Mrs M Bridgman, LDS