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GCE A Level in Art and Design

at Great Western Academy · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionGood2023see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level22 monthsFull timeFree

What the college says

In A Level Art and Design: Textile Design you will develop your own skills and knowledge through creative exploration. You will be given themes to inspire, together with technical guidance & contextual stimulus you will develop original projects and fashion & textile outcomes. You will learn how to use an extensive range of techniques and processes that embrace the 3 areas of embroidery, print & weave. Fashion illustration & portfolio & sketchbook presentation is also taught and individual style is nurtured.

What you need to get on

GCSE Art or Design Technology grade 4 (if taken) Ideally the experience of having studied GCSE art and design &/or design and technology is advantageous but is NOT essential

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

  • Great Western Academy

    GREAT WESTERN ACADEMY WILLIAM MORRIS WAY, SWINDON, SN25 2PP

    DaytimeClassroom based
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