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Textiles (AS Level)

Study Level

Level 3
AS
Awarding Body: EdExcel

Entry Requirements

You should have five GCSE’s at grade C or above.

Course Content

This programme gives students the opportunity to experiment with both traditional and non-traditional techniques including constructed, knitted, woven, printed and embroidered textiles. The course covers a range of activities and indepth assignments. For each piece of work, students are encouraged to develop ideas, experiment, record what they have done and present their work effectively.

Suitability

This course is suitable for students who are:

• Keen to develop their visual skills
• Creative, enthusiastic and imaginative
• Able to sustain an investigation
• Able to enjoy visits to galleries, museums, workshops and studios
• Willing to experiment and take risks in their work
• Willing to review their progress and make improvements

Further Information

Start Date: September/ one year

Assessment

One 8 hour practical exam and coursework.

Progression To

A2 Textiles

Course Code

1A0119

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