GCE Textiles
at Allerton High School, Leeds · school or sixth form
What the college says
Students have the opportunity to develop and express their creativity and ideas through a range of artistic areas within textile design or three-dimensional design. They also have the chance to nurture transferrable skills, which are valued in a range of sectors. As well as specific skills related to competence in art and design, the study of this subject is widely credited with nurturing problem-solving skills, visual analysis, the ability to find creative solutions and make critical judgements, and the capacity to work outside your comfort zone. A Level Textiles offers opportunities to use your creativity to express yourself and record the world in which you live. You will develop your understanding of creative processes, your ability to observe and think, to solve problems and communicate in a visual, verbal, and written way. It will enable you to work independently and to make your own discoveries by exploring ideas, other artists work and different materials and techniques.
What you need to get on
GCSE Grade 5 in Craft, Construction, Fine Art or Photography If neither studied a suitability task will be given
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
Allerton High Business and Enterprise Specialist School
KING LANE, LEEDS, LS17 7AG
DaytimeClassroom basedCheck the journey
Start dates
- 6 September 2027 · LEEDS
- 6 September 2027 · LEEDS
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