A Level Textiles at Peter Symonds is a dynamic, creative and exciting subject to study. You may have studied Textiles/Fashion or Art at GCSE but the only essential requirement is your creative enthusiasm and commitment. Our Textile Design course is for those who have a love of Art/Design, Fashion or Textiles and want to explore their creativity. Textiles is taught within its own studio which is part of the Art Department. The first year prepares you to carry on to A level in the second year. This can lead to Textile/Art/Fashion related degree courses such as Fashion Design, Printed and Constructed Textiles, Fine Art and Design History or Art Foundation courses. Other students go on to study Fashion Journalism, Fashion Buying/Marketing/Promotion, Fashion Styling, Colour and Trend Prediction, Interior Design and Interior Architecture. In previous years our students have gained places on prestigious courses.
5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including Mathematics and English. It is possible to combine Textiles with either Fine Art, Photography, Three Dimensional Design or Graphics. However, this needs to be considered very carefully as the deadline days for each of these subjects are the same. Therefore, students who combine arts subjects need to be very well organized.
Year 1: Your first year will be a stimulating and exciting time. Working on your first Component you will work on a set project encouraging you to experiment with a large variety of techniques including surface pattern, dyeing, free machine embroidery, using alternative materials, digital design, print and constructed textiles. Your second Component will extend this experience by completing a mock exam. Your work will build into a portfolio reflecting your own personal style and interests. During the year we offer trips to galleries/museums and New Designers to enhance your study. Year 2: In your second year the course enables you to develop your own interests and individual expertise through a bespoke project tailored to you called your Personal Investigation Project. This allows you time to create more ambitious garments/outfits, instillations or textile art pieces. There is a written element to this part of the course. This is followed finally by an AQA Externally Set Assignment project. This work will provide you with a portfolio suitable for Foundation or Degree level applications. We will organise trips to inspire you and in recent years Textiles students have also had the opportunity to be part of the Art Department trip to New York.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Hampshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Owens Road, Winchester, SO22 6RX |
A Level Textiles at Peter Symonds is a dynamic, creative and exciting subject to study. You may have studied Textiles/Fashion or Art at GCSE but the only essential requirement is your creative enthusiasm and commitment. Our Textile Design course is for those who have a love of Art/Design, Fashion or Textiles and want to explore their creativity. Textiles is taught within its own studio which is part of the Art Department. The first year prepares you to carry on to A level in the second year. This can lead to Textile/Art/Fashion related degree courses such as Fashion Design, Printed and Constructed Textiles, Fine Art and Design History or Art Foundation courses. Other students go on to study Fashion Journalism, Fashion Buying/Marketing/Promotion, Fashion Styling, Colour and Trend Prediction, Interior Design and Interior Architecture. In previous years our students have gained places on prestigious courses.
5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including Mathematics and English. It is possible to combine Textiles with either Fine Art, Photography, Three Dimensional Design or Graphics. However, this needs to be considered very carefully as the deadline days for each of these subjects are the same. Therefore, students who combine arts subjects need to be very well organized.
Year 1: Your first year will be a stimulating and exciting time. Working on your first Component you will work on a set project encouraging you to experiment with a large variety of techniques including surface pattern, dyeing, free machine embroidery, using alternative materials, digital design, print and constructed textiles. Your second Component will extend this experience by completing a mock exam. Your work will build into a portfolio reflecting your own personal style and interests. During the year we offer trips to galleries/museums and New Designers to enhance your study. Year 2: In your second year the course enables you to develop your own interests and individual expertise through a bespoke project tailored to you called your Personal Investigation Project. This allows you time to create more ambitious garments/outfits, instillations or textile art pieces. There is a written element to this part of the course. This is followed finally by an AQA Externally Set Assignment project. This work will provide you with a portfolio suitable for Foundation or Degree level applications. We will organise trips to inspire you and in recent years Textiles students have also had the opportunity to be part of the Art Department trip to New York.