A Level Art (Textiles)
at Denmark Road High School · school or sixth form
What the college says
Studying the Subject - This exciting and challenging course encourages students to build on their artistic skills, knowledge and understanding acquired at GCSE. Students will develop their intellectual, imaginative and creative powers, through a series of practical units. They will demonstrate their ability and aesthetic understanding through visual studies and drawing, which will provide the means for exploring ideas with a wide variety of techniques. Many of these techniques will include fabric printing, stitching, relief printing, batik and wax works, transfer techniques and mixed media textiles. Fundamental ideas about colour, pattern, texture, image and form, together with technical and practical hands-on making skills are developed in a wide range of disciplines that will enable exciting outcomes which could include expressive textiles, garments/fashion, accessories, soft furnishings, printed and/or dyed textiles, constructed textiles, textile installation or digital textiles. Students will develop their own individual and creative flair through developing an exciting portfolio. Through the experience of working with a broad range of media, students can develop a high level of knowledge and skills that include critical, contextual and analytical understanding, thus enhancing their ability to access further or higher education or enter the workplace.
What you need to get on
Subject Specific Requirements - Students should have achieved a Grade B in Art Textiles or an Art or Design related subject at GCSE. A strong portfolio will also be viewed for suitability. High levels of motivation and creativity are essential; students are expected to undertake a considerable amount of independent study.
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
Denmark Road High School
Denmark Road, Gloucester, GL1 3JN
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Gloucester
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