Textile Design
at Felpham Community College, Bognor Regis · college
What the college says
Textile design involves creation, selection and manipulation across a variety of practices. Contemporary practice is often a hybrid activity that brings together different features of textile disciplines, using combinations of different disciplines freely and often embracing both traditional and contemporary technologies. The coursework and examinations require the production of a substantial amount of practical work. Students are encouraged to carry out independent research and to visit galleries and exhibitions in order to experience historical and contemporary design at first hand.
What you need to get on
A minimum of five 4-9 at GCSE including grade 6 or above in Textile Design or Art and Design if studied (or clear evidence of aptitude for the 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
Felpham Community College
Felpham Way, Bognor Regis, PO22 8EL
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Start dates
- 7 September 2026 · Bognor Regis
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