Art and Design (Textiles)

Course summary

You will be introduced to a variety of experiences that explore a range of textile media, processes and techniques based on tradition and new media and explore colour and texture. You will select a topic of your choice producing a portfolio of work, sketchbooks and journals. You will also be required to submit a written diary to support all of your practical work. There is also an externally set task, set by the exam board which offers a choice of 8 questions to be used as a starting point. You will be given around 12 weeks to produce a project. You will have 15 hours of supervised time during which you are required to produce a finished outcome, informed by your preparatory work. You are also required to submit a written piece to support the practical work.