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Art & Design (Textiles)

at West Kirby Grammar School, Wirral · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

The AQA Advanced Level art courses are similar to the GCSE courses which will enable students to engage in practical and critical study using a variety of media and processes. This will include building up a portfolio of work supported by a sketchbook and preparation boards leading to a final fashion piece. If students are taking the AS course then there will be an externally set assignment. In the second year of the course; students will gain more independence as the course progresses which will lead to a personal investigation and an externally set assignment. Textile Design is an extremely stimulating and creative course whereby students will be introduced to a variety of experiences; explore a range of textile media and techniques. Students will build up their portfolio through one set theme involving work in areas of fashion textiles, fashion/costume design, fashion illustration, art textiles, surface pattern and embellishment. Students will be encouraged to broaden their artistic and design skills through a series of workshops in order to work independently developing their own ideas into creative final pieces. Students will investigate historical and contemporary practices of fashion and textile designers through a sketchbook with the opportunities to visit art galleries and exhibitions during the course.

What you need to get on

Grade B in GCSE Art or GCSE Textiles

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

  • West Kirby Grammar School

    Graham Road, Wirral, CH48 5DP

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Wirral

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