Fashion & Textiles

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Art & Design, Fashion & Textiles

Coursework/Exams (%): 100/0
You need: 5 GCSE grades A*-C including Art, Graphics or Textiles and normally including English or Maths or Distinction/Merit for BTEC Level 2 Diploma Art & Design
Board: Edexcel
Duration: 2 years

This course provides students with a comprehensive introduction to the world of creative fashion and textiles. You will learn the theoretical and practical skills required to become a successful and inspirational designer. You will research others’ art, design and craft and develop your own ideas using sketchbooks and design sheets. Your studies will include fashion visualisation using a variety of 2D materials and techniques, including some computer designing. You will learn to design and make an individual fabric and practise your accessory and garment making skills. During the second year, you will develop your portfolio for university interviews. This course is equivalent to 3 A Levels.

AS/A2 Textiles

Coursework/Exams (%): 75/25
You need: 6 GCSE grades A*-C (at least 2 A/B grades) including Art or Textiles, English and Maths
Board: AQA
Duration: AS 1 year/A2 2 years

On this course you’ll develop your knowledge and understanding of constructed, dyed and printed fabrics, fashion illustration/ garment and accessory construction. You’ll create sketchbooks and design sheets full of research, ideas and development for the construction of final textile and fashion pieces. You’ll also experiment with wet and dry two-dimensional media in sketchbooks and design sheets. You’ll explore traditional textile techniques including: thread manipulation, appliqué, batik, tie and dye, felting and weaving. Set projects are based on broad themes. The programme also includes gallery visits and an historical contextual project. Each year you’ll complete one unit of coursework and one assignment unit.

Can lead to:
These courses are an excellent progression route to the Diploma in Foundation Studies: Art & Design, HND and degree courses in textile and fashion design, fashion promotion and buying, design management, knitwear design, millinery and accessory design, footwear design, and costume design.