Design and Technology (Fashion and Textiles) - A Level
at Titus Salt School, Shipley · school or sixth form
What the college says
A Level Fashion and Textiles allows you to extend understanding of your own design ethos. Where you will carry out one NEA (non-exam assessment) which is worth 50% of the final grade and two examinations, one worth 30% and the other 20% of the final grade. This is a linear course. You will study how designers work in industry when designing and making quality products. You will build your knowledge of materials, components and processes and apply learning in practice to create functional and fashionable solutions which appeal to a target market. You will build your knowledge of materials, components and processes and apply learning in practice to create functional and fashionable solutions which appeal to a target market.
What you need to get on
A core requirement of the subject is the ability to draw and present concepts and design ideas. It is important you can communicate your thinking clearly and represent ideas concisely. A Merit 2 in Textiles is required OR a design related subject.
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
Titus Salt School
Higher Coach Road Baildon, Shipley, BD17 5RH
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Start dates
- 3 September 2026 · Shipley
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