Fashion and Textiles
at The Thomas Hardye School, Dorchester · school or sixth form
What the college says
Students will develop knowledge and understanding of the core technical, designing and making principles for fashion and textiles. They will investigate historical, social, cultural, environmental and economic influences on design and technology, whilst enjoying opportunities to put their learning into practice by manufacturing products of their choice. They will explore, design, create and evaluate innovative solutions in response to realistic design contexts. Students will gain a real understanding of what it means to be a designer, alongside the knowledge and skills sought by higher education and employers.
What you need to get on
6 in Design Technology
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 Thomas Hardye School
Queens Avenue, Dorchester, DT1 2ET
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Dorchester
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