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Fine Art GCSE
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”
OPTIONAL SUBJECTS
Exam Board:
Princes Trust Award
The Prince’s Trust Certificate in Personal Development and Employability Skills (PDE) recognises a breadth of personal skills, qualities and attitudes required by employers across a range of sectors.
This is NOT a GCSE equivalent course, but is designed to help students prepare for life after Stringer. It is only available to students who are on the non-language pathway.
You will have the opportunity to:
• Develop your own personal growth and engagement in learning • Engage in learning that is relevant to you and develop a set of personal skills and attributes that are essential for working life and employment • Prepare yourself for progression into further education, apprenticeships or other work based learning • Develop your English and mathematics skills
Units covered include:
• teamwork • healthy living • presentation skills • career planning • practising leadership
How the course is assessed
A portfolio of work based on the completion of units.
You must complete a number of individual modules. The course is assessed at “Entry”, “Level 1” or “Level 2” based on a portfolio that you will build up across the two years of the course. Students achieve a Pass or Fail and the level of their portfolio.
There are no exams. Suitable Candidates This course is only available to students on the non-language pathway.
Post 16 Progression Routes
This qualification will give you a wide range of skills that are transferable to jobs, apprenticeships, career training, and other subjects at A level.dent
