Course information
Textiles A-Level
Parliament Hill School - Camden
02074857077
Highgate Road, London, NW5 1RL
Course summary

Textile design is a versatile discipline that involves the creation, selection, manipulation and application of a range of materials and processes in order to produce fabrics for different purposes. Textile designers are expected to work in a multi-disciplinary way to create ideas, concepts, materials and techniques for different applications; for example, in fashion and clothing, there are specialised areas such as lingerie, nightwear, sportswear, accessories or innovative clothing for theatre or film production. Some textile designers create fabrics for interior applications such as upholstery, bed linens, curtains, wallpapers, carpets and rugs or work more generally as surface designers for vinyl coverings, tiles, leather, glass, packaging, greetings cards and wrapping paper. Textile design can also be interpreted as a personal and individual fine art discipline, being used to create installations, mixed media constructions, tapestries, three-dimensional pieces, applications, soft sculpture and wall hangings.

Entry requirements

6 or above in GCSE Art, Textiles or DT. Portfolio may be possible.

How you'll be assessed

See LaSWAP website for detailed information

School Info

About School

RegionLondon
Local AuthorityCamden
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender of SchoolGirls
AddressHighgate Road, London, NW5 1RL