Textiles GCSE

Exam Board: AQA

Textile Art involves the creation, selection and manipulation of surfaces through a variety of techniques and processes to construct unique outcomes. During the course you will have the opportunity to explore range of traditional and contemporary skills. You will explore and experiment with a wide range of media and processes which may include: Constructed Textiles, such as felting or weaving along with printing, dying, bonding, and stitching. You will learn to use the sewing machine as a drawing tool and to apply texture.

There will be opportunities to experiment with manipulating surfaces such as fabrics, plastics, wool and reclaimed objects. Outcomes can be two or three dimensional art pieces. Emphasis is placed on an experimental and highly creative approach to design and making.

How the course is assessed

60% Coursework 40% Exam

Suitable Candidates

Students who are highly creative and would like to extend and develop their Art skills by exploring both traditional and unconventional textile techniques. Independent study is an important part of the course and students are encouraged to use the Art studios at lunch times and after school.

Post 16 Progression Routes

A level Art, Textile Art or Fashion Textiles. Further studies may lead on to a career in: Film, Television, Theatre, Costume design, Stylist, Textile agent, Textile Technology, Smart Fabrics, Textile Design, Fashion, Marketing and Management, Design for Television, Film or Theatre, Product Development and Innovation, the Media, Interior Design, Fashion, Illustration, Exhibition Work etc.

Student Comments

“I like textiles because of the mixture of art and textiles. It can suit lots of people’s choices.”

“I really love textiles art! I look forward to the days I have textiles and take a lot of pride over my folder”

“Textiles is important because it gives you the freedom to create something unique”