A-Level Art and Design - Textiles (AQA)
at Guilsborough Academy, Northampton · school or sixth form
What the college says
The foundations of this course are in creative textiles. It is a combination of Textiles and Art. It is not necessary to have a GCSE in art to take the course a passion for investigating different types of textile techniques will be sufficient. It is not a course where you make one garment like GCSE textiles – we will be exploring the work of existing textile artists and designers and using them as an influence for our work. You will be exposed to lots of new techniques and artists, looking at printed textiles, fabric and garment design and construction.
What you need to get on
The provider has not listed entry requirements. Ask them directly, and ask what happens if your grades come out lower than expected.
How you are assessed
Academic subjects, mostly exams, three or four at once. The traditional route to university.
What this level means
The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.
Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?
Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.
Where it runs
Guilsborough Academy
WEST HADDON ROAD GUILSBOROUGH, NORTHAMPTON, NN6 8QE
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · NORTHAMPTON
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