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A Level Art: Textiles

at The Blackpool Sixth Form College · sixth form college

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

What is it? You will explore traditional and non-traditional textiles techniques such as dying, printmaking, fabric and paper manipulation, wearable art, interior design, weaving, stitching, embellishment, garment production and contemporary crafts and design. Why study this course at Blackpool Sixth? We have industry-standard textile equipment, Macs, SLRs and opportunities for live briefs, competitions, exhibitions and trips including Manchester, London, Morocco and Paris. You will undertake personalised projects using specialist textiles skills. Former students have been shortlisted for, and have won, a number of national awards. Specific course entry requirements: If you do not have GCSE Art, it is advisable to have attended taster sessions and open events.

What you need to get on

For our A Level programme, we require at least two GCSEs at (5) (B) grade and three GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or above, including English language and maths. The pass grades need to be in academic GCSEs and relate to your chosen A level courses. Please see our website for specific course requirements.

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

  • Blackpool Sixth Form College

    THE BLACKPOOL SIXTH FORM COLLEGE BLACKPOOL OLD ROAD, BLACKPOOL, FY3 7LR

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · BLACKPOOL

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