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For entry into the Sixth Form to study 3 A' Levels, students are required to achieve 5 grades at 9-5 (or where applicable A*-C) including English and mathematics at Grade 4 or above.

In exceptional cases, students that do not reach the entry criteria based on their attainment in English or mathematics will be admitted to the 6th form with the addition of GCSE retake classes in the appropriate subject to their timetable.

While we would encourage students to study 3 A' Levels, in exceptional cases and following conversation at interview we may support a student to study 4. All students will have the option to study for the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) alongside their A' Levels.

Although a 6 or B grade is recommended in any subject that a student wishes to continue at A Level, all students applying to the Sixth Form will benefit from an interview in order to discuss entry criteria for specific subjects and to ensure that their subject choices match their goals and aspirations.

Students wishing to study maths require a grade 6 & further mathematics require a grade 7 in the subject at GCSE.

A-level Design and Technology: Fashion and Textiles requires students to engage in both practical and theoretical study. This specification requires students to investigate historical, social, cultural, environmental and economic influences on design and technology, whilst enjoying opportunities to put learning into practice by producing prototype of their choice.

Students should develop the ability to draw on and apply a range of skills and knowledge from other subject areas to inform their decisions in design and the application or development of technology. There are clear links between aspects of the specification content and other subject areas such as Science, Maths, Art and Design and History.

Assessments

Paper 1

Technical principles

Written exam: 2.5 hours

30% of A-level

Paper 2

Designing and making principles

Written exam: 1.5 hours

80 marks

20% of A-level

Non exam assessment (NEA)

Practical application of core technical principles, core designing and making principles and additional specialist knowledge

How it's assessed

Substantial design and make project

100 marks

50% of A-level

Written or digital design portfolio and photographic evidence of final prototype.

To complete an A Level in this subject it is necessary to achieve a Grade 5 at GCSE in a similar type of subject, although we strongly advise that students should be looking at achieving at least a Grade 6 at GCSE in a similar type of subject to have a secure platform for entry on to the course.

This course enables you to explore courses or careers in a variety of areas: fashion and interior design, textiles science and manufacture, quality control, marketing and advertising, fashion buying and fashion journalist. This course prepares for further study at degree level and fashion and textile design university courses offer a wide range of specialist areas including footwear, lingerie, knitwear and well as printed and woven fabric design.