A Level Art & Design (Textile Design)
David Game CollegeLondon, United Kingdom
Course overview
What is Textile Design? Students studying Textiles will have the opportunity to work with a variety of textile materials and techniques. Problem-solving will encourage independent learning and creativity, with relevant images, artefacts and resources being integral to the process.
The students will have the opportunity to study a range of areas including the history of textile design, contemporary design, costume design and domestic textiles including wallpaper. They will be encouraged to be aware of current design issues, with visits to galleries, retail outlets and relevant exhibitions an important part of the course. Which subjects combine well with Textiles?
Fine Art, Photography. What can Textiles lead to? Textiles students can go on to study on Foundation courses in Art and Design, Costume and Stage Design, Marketing and Advertising, Illustration and Fashion and Textiles Design.
Component 1: Portfolio (taken from the AQA website) Non-exam assessment (NEA) set and marked by the centre and moderated by AQA during a visit to the centre. Visits will normally take place in June. Component 2: Externally set assignment (taken from the AQA website) · Preparatory period + 10 hours supervised time Non-exam assessment (NEA) set by AQA, marked by the centre and moderated by AQA during a visit to the centre.
Key highlights
- Hands-on work with a wide variety of textile materials and techniques
- Covers textile history, contemporary design, costume and domestic textiles
- Gallery, retail outlet and exhibition visits form a key part
- Problem-solving approach builds independent learning and creativity
- Assessed through a portfolio and an externally set AQA assignment
- Combines well with Fine Art and Photography
Entry requirements
- GCSE: C/4 — to include English, Mathematics
Careers this course leads to
- Textile Designer
- Fashion Designer
- Costume Designer
- Illustrator
- Interior and Surface Pattern Designer
- Marketing and Advertising Assistant
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to David Game College, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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