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Case studyElla
Case study
"I chose textiles because it allows me to express my creative side. I am unsure of what I want to study at university so by OSFC allowing me to choose 4 subjects it has allowed me to discover something new that I am passionate about. It is 100% coursework so it is a break from writing essays. I am really enjoying the subject so far because you can decide how you want to present your work either by drawings, watercolor or monoprinting. The staff are really supportive and are always willing to go the extra mile when helping you out."
I am really enjoying the subject so far because you can decide how you want to present your work either through drawings, watercolor or monoprinting. The staff are really supportive and are always willing to go the extra mile when helping you out.
Textiles Fashion (A Level)
Assessment- Year 1 & 2
100% Coursework - Exam board
OCR - Specific entry requirements
Grade 4 in an Art subject at GCSE is beneficial but not required. Drawing and design skills are desirable but will be developed on the course.
What Will You Learn?
Ever wondered what it would be like to make your own clothes? Sick of seeing the same fashion hitting the shops
and know you could design better? Do you have a natural flair for detail and would love to make your own decorative products? Then A Level Textiles is for you!
No prior making or designing experience is required as we will equip you with all the skills and techniques you will need. Working with a wide range of materials and processes, exploring wearable design and decorative surfaces, you will learn how to research, design and produce your own original pieces. Come and be the next Nadine Merabi (a former student no less!).
Modules
Year 12
- The Introductory Project:
You will learn all you need to know to successfully work through fashion and textile making and design processes. You will be guided through how to create your own sample pieces by demonstration of a wide range of techniques, influenced by designer work and existing products. You will be led into gaining research skills (including photography and drawing) to collate a body of visual work based on a theme you will choose, that will allow you to create your own fashion or textile designs. Following this, you will then go on to make your own final product.
- Externally Set Task
You will use all the knowledge you have gained from the Introductory Project to choose one starting point theme set by the exam board. You will then work through the design process to produce preparatory work by researching, planning and developing your ideas. Following this, you will go on to work through the 10 hours of supervised time to produce a practical piece, which can be fashion or textile based.
Year 2
- Personal Investigation
You will use all of the knowledge you have gained from Year 1 and put this together by selecting your own theme to develop your work through research, design and making processes to produce your own portfolio of work.
You will also produce a written component, a related study, which will compliment your portfolio of work.
- Externally Set Task
You will choose one starting point from a number set by the exam board. You will then work through the design process to produce preparatory work by researching, planning and developing your ideas. Following this, you will go on to work through the 15 hours of supervised time to produce a practical piece which can be fashion or textile based.
Special Features
- You will be taught textiles by a subject specialist, ensuring you get individualised support and guidance to progress and improve your work.
- Exhibit your work with opportunities to contribute to our Arts Festival and enter both college and national art competitions.
- Visits from external speakers, links with local universities and a variety of day trips.
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Each year, OSFC hosts a special showcase of the arts. An opportunity for students to highlight their pieces that they have been working on, ahead of examination. The aim of the event is to celebrate the work of students across creative subjects and enrichment activities. This is a multimedia showcase of all our art subjects, including paintings, digital works, sculpture, dance & musical performance, visual art pieces, creative writing, spoken word and more. It is a great opportunity for students to understand how a gallery is arranged and curated, as well as an opportunity for parents to see what their children have been working on. This is a free event to ensure that all in our community can enjoy the arts.
Where Will This Lead?
Textiles is a useful course for HE courses and careers in all areas of art, design and crafts, such as fashion and textiles, fashion design, costume design, fashion buying, fashion marketing, fashion styling, embroidery operation, millinery and wallpaper design. You will also develop a range of transferable and confidence building skills, including critical thinking and discussion and the ability to respond to a concept or idea with independence.
