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City College Norwich
Ipswich Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 2LJ
GCE A/AS Level or Equivalent
Level 3
Available start dates
Available start dates
Tuesday, 01 September 2026
City College Norwich
2 Year(s)
Full time
Daytime/working hours
If you are a UK or home fee status student and aged 16-18 on the 31st August before the start of your course, tuition fees are free. If you are aged 19 and over please contact the Advice Shop.
Application Instructions
Please ensure your application includes correct contact information e.g. mobile number and personal email address.
You can apply for up to two courses (except A Level subjects where you must select a minimum of three).
You will only be invited to book an interview for your 1st choice course initially.
Course Details
Summary:
This subject will help you develop a working knowledge of materials, practices, technology and specialist vocabulary in textiles.
Course description:
This subject will help you to develop a working knowledge of materials, practises and processes in contemporary textiles. The skills learnt are used to interpret and express ideas. There is a strong element of contextual research and analysis and students are encouraged to research analyse and respond to the work of artists. Practical skills include; printing, dyeing, hand and machine stitch, felt and paper making and weaving.
Assessment:
Assessment methods include a range of practical and creative experimentation contained in a work journal, finished pieces of coursework and a response to a theme set by the exam board requiring a written personal study piece investigating ideas in Textiles to be completed.
Entry requirements
Applicants should have a minimum of six GCSEs at grades 9-4, including English Language. Applicants require a minimum of a grade 5 in an Art-based subject (Art, Graphics, Photography or Textiles) OR a suitable portfolio of work.
Your next steps...
Academic progression:
Textiles can be taken with any subjects, but students often choose to combine it with other visual disciplines such as; Art, Photography, Media Studies or Film Studies.
Career progression:
Students can progress on to a very wide range of careers in art and design and other creative industries.
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