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Art & Design (Textiles)

at Northampton School For Girls, Northampton · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their post-16 provisionExpected standard2026see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Textiles focuses on experimentation and development of ideas. It is a creative subject allowing you to develop areas of personal interest. Appropriate skills and techniques are taught such as surface pattern, decoration, printing, dyeing, and constructed textiles. It is an Art Textiles syllabus that we study, looking at both 2D and 3D forms. This can include studies in fashion, theatrical costumes, sculptures, artefacts, fabric designs, millinery, decorative pieces and conceptual fine art pieces. What you will do: • Research into a theme, context of textiles and selected artist, designers and craftsmen which will inspire you to develop a broader understanding of the context you have chosen to work in • Observe and record ideas, information and insights in visual and other forms, eg photos, drawing, collage, printing and notes • Experiment with different media and materials e.g. batik, tray dyeing, free machine embroidery, dissolvable fabric, knit weave, tyvek and schibori etc. developing a personal response to the theme. • Ideas will be selected, refined and developed to resolve problems encountered and to reflect a full aesthetic understanding • Make a final piece. Future prospects: • Fashion Design • Surface Pattern Design • Textile Design & Manufacture • Costume Design • Fibre Art • Fashion Journalism • Constructed textiles • Builds creative thinking, useful in a variety of careers • Many students go on to study an art foundation course before doing a HND or Degree course

What you need to get on

Grade 5 or above, GCSE Textiles or Grade 5 or above, GCSE Art

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

  • NORTHAMPTON SCHOOL FOR GIRLS

    Spinney Hill Road, Northampton, NN3 6DG

    DaytimeClassroom based
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