Textiles A-Level

What is the Textiles A-Level Course?

The Textiles A-Level course is an art-based subject in which you will experiment with a wide range of techniques.

What Will You Study?

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• Observational Drawing
• Mark making
• Hand and Machine Embroidery
• Dysperse Dye
• Experimental Drawing
• Repeat pattern Traditional and Digital (Photoshop)
• Dissolvable fabric
• Observational drawing / Painting
• Felt making
• Textile tensions
• Garment construction
• Screen Printing
• Devore Printing
• Sublimation Printing

What Next?

Many of our students choose to stay at Cardinal Newman to study a one-year UAL Foundation Diploma in Art and Design, whereas others go straight to university. We have very strong links with universities and recent destinations have included;

• Manchester Met – Textile Design / Fashion & Marketing
• UCLAN Fashion design / Fashion Promotion / Textile Design
• Bath Spa University – Textile Design
• Falmouth – Interior Design
• Loughborough University – Textile Design

Exam Board

AQA

Entry Requirements for Textiles A-Level

At least five 5s at GCSE, including at least a 5 in GCSE Art or a 5 in GCSE Textiles.

Design Technology and Graphic Design students will be subject to an interview with a portfolio of work.

Have you considered studying a Mixed Programme (A-Levels and BTECs)? Whether you’re on target to achieve five 5s in your GCSEs or not, there may still be an option to study A-Levels alongside a BTEC qualification at Newman.

Course Type

A-Level

What other subjects go well with this subject?

Fine Art, Business Studies, Media Studies, Digital Photography and English.