Art and Design (Textiles)
Becket Keys Church of England Free School - Essex
01277286600
Sawyers Hall Lane, Brentwood, CM15 9DA
Course summary

You love textiles. From clothes to curtains and from upholstery to bedding, there’s something about the look and feel of textiles that appeals to you. Now you are thinking about possible careers in fashion or textiles. Perhaps you’d love to see your unique designs woven into the fabric of life. Or maybe you’d like to influence society or contribute to the world around you as an interior designer or clothes designer. Whatever your relationship with textiles, this exciting and challenging course will help you understand more about textiles than you ever thought possible. The textiles and fashion industry is huge in the UK and as the rest of the world looks to us for inspiration, there has never been a more exciting time to get involved. So, if you enjoy coming up with fantastic designs and enjoy experimenting with different decorative and construction techniques and would love to bring your designs to life by creating fashion garments, textile products or textile art, then this course is for you.

Entry requirements

Grade 5 in textiles. If GCSE textiles has not been taken, students will be expected to provide a sketchbook and final outcome which addresses the assessment objectives. This would include showing an ability to apply theory, reflect on their development and use different approaches/materials. Due to the nature of this alternative method of entry, it is recommended that enquiries are made early.

How you'll be assessed

Component 1: Portfolio worth 60% of the qualification [96 marks] Students produce a portfolio of independent work. There is no time limit. Component 2: Externally set assignment worth 40% of the qualification [96 marks] Students respond to an externally set assignment. There is a preparatory period followed by a 15 hour supervised practical exam.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast of England
Local AuthorityEssex
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressSawyers Hall Lane, Brentwood, CM15 9DA