This course is for creative and imaginative students move on toing from GCSE with an interest in careers in fashion and textile design. It will prepare you for entry level jobs and apprenticeships in creative occupations and when taken with other level 3 subjects, for entry to higher education.
Course details
Qualification name | GCE A Level in Design and Technology: Fashion and Textiles |
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Qualification level | 3 |
Awarding organisation | AQA Education |
Learning method | Classroom based |
Course hours | Full-time |
Course start date | 1st September 2024 |
Cost | £0.00 |
Attendance pattern | Daytime |
Grade 6 or above in Design & Technology or for those not studied Design & Technology, by interview.
The course covers both practical and theoretical study. You'll work with a wide variety of fabrics, components and techniques such as printing, weaving, knitting, mixed media, digital applications, surface design, embroidery and pattern cutting, creating products in both two-dimensional and three-dimensional forms. You'll get an understanding of industrial and commercial practices within the area of design and manufacture and learn more about the performance characteristics of different materials. You'll explore fashion trends and cycles and get an insight into marketing, brand identity and how to communicate design ideas to clients, customers and manufacturers. You'll explore design styles and movements and look at the work of influential designers from Chanel to Vivienne Westwood and Alexander McQueen. You'll look at the impact of technological change on the industry and the ways that social trends impact product design.
Through practical workshops, demonstrations and hands on practise using a range of materials. There will be careers visits, events and speakers. You'll need to be committed to independent study including research, developing ideas, sketching and completing worksheets.
Through two end of course written exams and a design and make project portfolio that counts for 50% of your final mark.
You could move on to to degree courses in the creative arts such as fashion design, interior design, buying and merchandising. There are apprenticeship and entry level job opportunities in the creative industries including fashion retail, fashion buying, visual merchandising and garment manufacture among others.
Name | Wirral Grammar School for Girls |
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Address |
Heath Road Wirral CH63 3AF Find on Google maps |
schooloffice@wirralgirls.co.uk | |
Phone | 01516448282 |
Website | http://wirralgirls.co.uk |