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Level 3
AQA L3 A Level Textile Design
COURSE OVERVIEW
The Textile Design course offers the opportunity to develop skills over a broad range of textile and fashion techniques and applications, such as printing, weaving, knitting, mixed media, digital applications, surface design, embroidery and installation. Practical work is produced by researching and developing ideas using drawing, digital exploration, sketchbooks and work sheets, supported by critical evaluation and an awareness of contemporary and historical influences. Textile Design course content: • Fashion design • Fashion textiles • Costume design • Digital textiles • Printed and/or dyed fabrics and materials • Domestic textiles, wallpaper • Interior design • Constructed textiles • Art textiles • Installed textiles Drawing and other materials or processes. At the core of any textile art and design related practice is drawing. Drawing is an essential skill in the development process, from initial visual research, recording from primary sources, through to the translation of ideas into finished designs. Contextual understanding and professional practice. Students should incorporate contextual investigation and translation as inspirational starting points for their textiles development work. They will consider the work of others and use understanding gained to inform the progression of their own personal creativity. In addition it is important that students are aware of current trends in textile and fashion design and development in order to be aware of current trends. When undertaking work in textile design, students will be required to engage with: • A range of materials and tools used for textiles processes and, where appropriate, digital processes. Approaches to textile design including the ways in which colour, texture and pattern evoke emotional responses. • The application of textile design to the development of design ideas. • The appropriateness of the chosen media and the ability to realise the full potential of their ideas through the techniques employed. • Historical and contemporary themes and sources within the context of the chosen disciplines. • A range of teaching and learning styles is used during the course. Group briefings, slide shows, practical demonstrations, research tasks, discussions, group and individual critiques. • For much of the course you are working on individual, practical tasks or research based tasks. • • 1:1 support is available to all students
FURTHER INFORMATION
Minimum of 5 GCSEs at 9-4, including grade 4 in an Art-based subject and English Language.
A passionate interest in Textiles and textile techniques.
Textiles is a great companion to all other subjects as creativity, imagination and problem solving skills can give you great ideas for your other subjects, and be transferrable skills that are looked upon favourably by universities and employers.
Many students go on to an Art Foundation course. This is a general diagnostic year that allows students to try all Art and Design specialisms before going on to an higher education course. Some universities will accept students on to a Textiles degree with A Levels and a portfolio, but many prefer students to complete the Foundation year.
Possible degree options • 2D and 3D animation • 3D design • Applied arts • Architecture • Art history • Art therapy • Ceramics • Digital media • Fine art painting • Fine art printmaking • Fine art sculpture • Game design • Illustration • Interior architecture and design • Visual communication • Visual effects for film and • television • Possible career options • Architect • Art technician • Art therapist • Art valuer • Artist in residence • Arts administrator • Community arts worker • Illustrator • Lecturer • Multimedia artist • Mural artist • Museum/gallery curator • Painter • Printmaker • Sculptor • Teacher
There are two parts to the A Level. At A Level for component 1 you will develop work for a personal investigation into an idea, issue, concept or theme. This will consist of a portfolio of work supported by written material. This will count for 60% of your total A Level mark. In component 2 you will produce personal work in response to one of eight exciting starting points which count for 40% of your total mark. Your work will be assessed by your teacher throughout the year with written and verbal feedback given. At the end of the course both components are internally marked and externally moderated. All work is assessed with reference to the four exam board criteria: • Develop ideas • Explore media • Research, record, analyse, review • Present outcomes This is now a two year A Level. There is no longer an AS option at the end of year 1
Approximately £75 per year for course related resources
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