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Art: Textile Design

at Sacred Heart Catholic High School, Newcastle Upon Tyne · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

Textile Design is a fantastic course to study if you are creative and have a real interest in developing your practical skills and using your imagination. The course is structured so that in addition to developing new skills, you can continue to build on the knowledge that you gained through your GCSE course. You will use specialist equipment and facilities to explore a range of materials, including pattern cutting, fabric manipulation, print and digital work. Critical analysis skills are developed by completing designer reports and making links to your own work. We visit local galleries and national galleries.

What you need to get on

An Average GCSE Point Score of 3.5 is required. Grade 5 in Art, Ceramics or Textiles is required.

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

  • Sacred Heart Catholic High School

    Fenham Hall Drive, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 9YH

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Newcastle upon Tyne
  • 1 September 2026 · Newcastle upon Tyne

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