Textiles Design

Why choose Eduqas A Level Art & Design: Textiles Design

Textiles at A Level is for those who love design and making using a wide range of materials and processes. This course is ideal for you if you have an interest in fashion, costume, digital or traditional print, interior design, constructed textiles (knitted, woven, embellished or combined with other materials) or accessories. 

Study Textiles Design and develop:

• Intellectual, imaginative, creative and intuitive capabilities
• Investigative, analytical, experimental, practical, technical and expressive skills, aesthetic understanding and critical judgement
• Independence of mind in developing, refining and communicating their own ideas, their own intentions and their own personal outcomes
• An interest in, enthusiasm for, and enjoyment of art, craft and design
• The experience of working with a broad range of media
• An understanding of the interrelationship between art, craft and design processes and an awareness of the contexts in which they operate
• Knowledge and experience of real world contexts and, where appropriate, links to the creative industries
• Knowledge and understanding of art, craft, design and media and technologies in contemporary and past societies and cultures
• An awareness of different roles, functions, audiences and consumers of art, craft and design

The specification encourages creativity, sustained investigation and analysis, experimentation, and design and making as a means of developing technical and expressive skills. It gives learners the opportunity to follow a programme of study which extends experience and personal response as well as developing imagination and critical and reflective thinking. The ability to innovate, adapt and work independently, which underlies all aspects of the specification, is valued by higher education and employers alike.

There are many degree courses and careers that will lead on from this A Level, including fashion design, clothing manufacture and fashion business.

What skills will I develop?

Future Opportunities

It is a practical subject that will show your flair in the creation and use of textiles and textile products.  It is a useful addition to any A Level programme but is particularly relevant if you are hoping to progress to a career in fashion design or manufacturing, textile design, manufacturing or development and the retail industry.