Breadth Option - Fashion & Textiles

Course summary

Textiles education is an essential part of today's curriculum. Not only does it provide students with an understanding of different textile materials and techniques, but it also offers practical skills that can be applied in various industries. The purpose of this breadth option is to provide a tailored, personalised textiles educational course providing the skills, experience and equipment for students to develop their learning to suit their own chosen direction within Fashion. The course also exists to ensure that students who wish to go onto study fashion are able to develop a competitive and experimental portfolio for their applications and have the confidence in the making skills to apply for specific fashion courses. There may be the opportunity to undertake an AS Art Textiles qualifications with this breadth option should you want to. Objectives of the course: • Demonstrate an understanding of various textile materials, including natural and synthetic fibres and their properties. • Use various textile techniques such as weaving, dyeing, printing and embroidery to create textile products. • Understand the role of technology in the textiles industry and how it can be used to innovate textile production. • Develop design concepts and translate them into practical textile products. • Understand the business aspect of the textiles industry, including production, marketing and sales. • Confidently produce and add to a creative portfolio. Most of our students choose to spend more time in the department than what the course provides, and this is supported and encourages to develop skills and confidence when applying for fashion courses. This breadth option also gives the opportunity to enter Junk Kouture, a fashion competition Marling School has historically had lots of success with, with previous students reaching the London and World Finals. There are no specific entry requirements, however, you must have a passion for developing your skills in textiles. With a cap on numbers, priority will be given to students who wish to apply for Fashion courses, either in design or editorial areas