Textiles

Please apply for all courses via Help You Choose. Applications will open on October 21st.

In order to ensure success in the Sixth Form, we have designed different pathways to suit your individual needs. Please see below for the specific entry criteria. In addition to this, students will need to check the specific entry criteria for their chosen subjects by checking each course descrpition.

The General Pathway

This pathway is for students who are unsure about which way their future will take them and therefore would like to keep their options as open as possible by gaining UCAS points with their Module Two Option.

Module One: three A Levels

Module Three: Enrichment Course

Module Four: Academic Coaching

You will need English and Mathematics at Grade 4 or above and at least four other GCSE subjects at Grade 4 or above.

The Combined Pathway

This pathway is for students who are unsure which way their future will take them and therefore would like to keep their options as open as possible.

Module One – either one of the three below options:

Two A-levels and one specialist qualification (equivalent to one A Level)

One A-level and two specialist qualifications (equivalent to one A Level each)

Three specialist qualifications (equivalent to one A Level each)

Module Two: Enrichment Course

Module Three: Academic Coaching

You will need English or Mathematics at Grade 4 or above and at least four other GCSE subjects at Grade 4 or above.

The Specialist Pathway

This pathway is equivalent to three A Levels and is designed for students who already know which career path they would like to take. Please refer to our on offer to view the range.

Module One: Advanced Specialist Qualification

Module Two: Work Placement

Module Three: Enrichment Course

You will need English or Mathematics at Grade 4 or above and at least four other GCSE subjects at Grade 4 or above.

The Extended Pathway

This pathway is for students aspiring to study at Oxbridge or one of the Russell Group Universities or who want to follow a high-demand course such as Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary, Law or Engineering.

Module One: Three A Levels

Module Two: One Advanced Subsidiary Level

Module Three: Enrichment Course

Module Four: Academic Coaching

You will need English and Mathematics at Grade 5 or above and at least four other GCSE subjects at Grade 5 or above.

The T Level Pathway

This course is equivalent to three A Levels and is designed for students who already know which career path they would like to take.

Module One: T Level Course

Module Two: Industry Placement

You will need English or Mathematics at Grade 4 or above and at least four other GCSE subjects at Grade 4 or above.

The textile design course offers the opportunity to develop skills over a broad range of textile and fashion techniques and applications, such as printing, weaving, knitting, mixed media, digital applications, surface design and embroidery.

AS/Year 12

You will experiment with a range of techniques that allow you to explore ideas through research and experimentation. The development of your ideas are presented in both sketchbook format and as practical outcomes.

The externally set assignment has a broad thematic starting point and is intended to build on the knowledge, skill, understanding and independence you have gained from Unit 1.

A Level/Year 13

A personal project building on the knowledge and experience you have gained during the AS course. You will develop and refine ideas for original practical work supported by a linked personal study. This unit includes a written element of no less than 1,000 words.

The externally set assignment has a broad thematic starting point and represents the culmination of the knowledge and experience you have gained throughout the course. There is a timed element of 15 hours.

AS Assessment One examination worth 40% and coursework worth 60%

A Level Assessment Preparatory sketchbook and timed examination worth 40% and coursework worth 60%

You will need to achieve the pathway criteria, please see the prospectus for further information

You will need to achieve a Grade 5 or above in GCSE English

You will need to achieve a Grade 5 or above in GCSE Art or Technology

This qualification will help you progress to Higher Education for an Art foundation course or Degree in a creative subject, leading to one of the following careers: Textile Designer, Fashion Designer, Garment Technologist, Pattern/Print Designer, Visual Merchandiser, Retail Buyer, Fashion illustrator, Fashion Marketing or Journalism, Photography.