Fashion – Textiles

Textiles A-level (Fashion and Garments)

OCR (H604)

Why choose this course?

Are you creative and resourceful? Do you dream of designing your own clothes and seeing them featured on a catwalk? Then A-level Textiles could be for you. Textiles A-level is a practical course that will enable you to develop your skills and practical understanding of printed and digital textiles, fashion design and accessories. It is 60% practical portfolio and 40% practical exam.

The course embraces new and traditional approaches to Course content textile design, including digital designing, fabric printing, mono-printing, relief printing, screen printing, tie-dye, batik, spraying, transfer, fabric construction, stitching, appliqué, patchwork, padding, quilting, embroidery, weaving, knitting, felting and mixed-media applications. During the course you will also learn how to design your own label, from initial concepts through to fashion photoshoots, exploring makeup to complement the garments you have made. You will also explore a diverse range of artists and influential designers, including Dior, Chanel, Vivienne Westwood, Mary Quant and McQueen to inspire your creations. By exploring socio-economic influences, you will be encouraged to take risks and develop your own unique style.

Course content and assessment

Component 1 (H604/01) A coursework portfolio exploring Textiles Design based upon themes and ideas developed from a range of starting points. There are three major elements which students will be assessed upon: supporting designs, practical work and a related study. The related study incorporates two major elements; theory and practical work.

Component 2 (H604/02) An externally set assignment incorporates two major elements, supporting studies and practical work. Students will respond to the externally set question from an early released paper during the Spring term. Candidates are given a minimum of three weeks in which to plan and prepare. Candidates are then given 15 hours of controlled time in which to develop their ideas into a final outcome/ realisation.

Enrichment opportunities

Working with artists, visits to leading galleries and museums, including the Sainsbury Centre and the V&A, London. There are also further exciting opportunities to study and explore culture, art and fashion trends when visiting international locations, including Rome, Amsterdam and Paris.

Progression routes

A-level Textiles complements other courses, such as Photography, Digital Media, Fine Art, English Literature and History. Many of our creative students continue their passion by applying to diploma and degree courses at London College of Fashion.