Art and Design (Textiles)

Assessment

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.