Textile Design A Level
at St Brendan'S Sixth Form College, Bristol · sixth form college
What the college says
This Textiles course focuses on surface pattern and design while also giving students the opportunity to study many aspects of Textiles and make either 2D or 3D items. The specification studied is the OCR Art & Design: Textile Design. It may be taken alongside Fine Art Graphic Communication or Photography. Trips and visiting speakers are organised throughout the year in order to inspire students and give them a broader understanding of Textiles and Design. These will come at a variable cost but we will always keep costs down wherever we can.
What you need to get on
You will need 5 GCSEs at grade C or above of the equivalent in a minimum of 4 subject areas including GCSE English a GCSE Art is desirable. You will be asked to do a small assignment before starting the course. This must be completed before enrolment. Plenty of advice will be given and no specialist equipment is necessary. The cost of all trips will be the responsibility of the student. A studio kit fee is required for all art courses. Students are expected to have funds to cover additional
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
St Brendan's Sixth Form College
St Brendans Sixth Form College Broomhill Road, Bristol, BS4 5RQ
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Start dates
- 2 September 2026 · Bristol
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