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Design and Technology: Fashion and Textiles A Level

at The Whitstable School, Whitstable · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

This is an exciting and challenging Art based course which aims to encourage a personal approach to a variety of Textile pathways.Students will be assessed on their creative and technical ability and be expected to develop their work independently with teacher guidance and support.Throughout the course students will master a wide variety of textile media and techniques including felt-making,free- machine embroidery,printing,surface manipulation and constructed textiles.Students will have the option of working within a Fashion,Interiors or Fine Art Textiles direction suited to their interests and career aspirations The work of artists and designers will be explored in relation to students own work,developing analytical and critical understanding

What you need to get on

It is recommended that students have achieved an 5-9 in an Art GCSE or equivalent, preferably Art Textiles. If students have not studied Art at Key stage 4 they may be permitted to follow the course if they provide a portfolio to demonstrate suitable artistic ability and motivation to succeed in the course.

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

  • The Whitstable School

    The Whitstable School Bellevue Road, Whitstable, CT5 1PX

    DaytimeClassroom based
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