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Art & Design (Textile Design)

at Redborne Upper School and Community College, Bedford · college

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

This exciting practical course is perfect for creative students who have a passion for design. It enables them to develop their understanding of varied skills and techniques required within different areas of the fashion industry. Through practical experience of design, production and fashion promotion, learners will spot future trends and develop designs that reflect commercial and contextual influences. They will learn to adapt and draft patterns, refining their use of complex manufacturing skills to turn their designs into reality. The qualification also allows learners to develop project planning and communication skills through vocational projects that refine their technical abilities, often working with industry experts.

What you need to get on

Students must achieve a minimum total of five grades 9 to 4 at GCSE level or equivalents to begin an A level programme. Subject specific criteria can be found here: https://prospectus.redborne.com/sixth-form/courses/

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

  • Redborne Upper School

    FLITWICK ROAD AMPTHILL, BEDFORD, MK45 2NU

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · BEDFORD

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