WHAT IS FASHION & TEXTILES?
The official name of this course is Textile Design and it is an art-based subject with an emphasis on creativity and innovation. Projects are devised to help students understand the fundamental process of design through research, sampling and developing ideas into unique and exciting outcomes. There is a fashion emphasis in the delivery of the course as the majority of students wish to pursue careers in this field, however all projects allow for alternative non-wearable investigations for those students who wish to develop a different pathway. Students can participate in a range of extra-curricular events and activities to experience the subject in a context beyond the classroom. Last year textile students had the opportunity to gather research from museum and galleries visits in both London and Paris. Students also have the chance to join the bi-annual departmental trip to New York. At the end of each year, students celebrate what they have achieved by collaborating with photography and media students to create a fashion shoot and film featuring garments made by students. Opportunities to enter national competitions and exhibit work offsite are continually offered for which we have had much success in recent years. Students can also apply to undertake roles of responsibility in the department such as Subject Ambassador or become a member of the Art Collective. |
SKILLS
Students will experiment with a range of materials and techniques, including embroidery, fabric manipulation, printing, dyeing and digital design to create interesting surface patterns and textures that can be developed into garments, accessories, functional objects or pieces of art in relation to a set or chosen theme. Research and analysis is an important part of the course and students will learn how to confidently investigate, explore and develop their own lines of inquiry.
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THE COURSE DETAILS |
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INDUCTION PROJECT
In the first year, students will focus on learning and developing the skills required for the subject through a series of workshops and projects. They will create a series of textile samples utilising traditional and modern methods in response to a range of historic and contemporary artist and designer influences. They will then apply these skills in an increasingly independent way, creating a final outcome which should then springboard ideas for a 'personal investigation' at the end of year one. In the second year, students will complete two units of work (as outlined below) which will be internally marked and externally moderated. All practical work and research will be professionally presented across a range of formats including sketchbooks, 'Weebly' blogs and mounted boards.
COMPONENT 1: PERSONAL INVESTIGATION. (60% OF A LEVEL)
Learners will produce two elements:
- A portfolio of practical work showing their personal response to either a starting point, brief, scenario or stimulus, devised and provided by the learner or centre.
- A related study: an extended response of a guided minimum of 1000 words.
COMPONENT 2: EXTERNALLY SET TASK (40% OF A LEVEL)
Learners will respond to an externally set task which will provide a number of starting points. A response will be based on one of these options.
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CAREERS/DESTINATIONS |
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Fashion Design
Textile Design Fine Art Interior Textile Design Costume Design Theatre Design Makeup Artistry |
Fashion Business
Fashion Marketing Fashion Styling Fashion Journalism Fashion Communication Fashion Promotion Dentist/Medic |