Textiles and Fashion - A Level (WJEC)

This practical design course in Fashion and Textiles takes a broad experimental approach to a range of textile practices including dye, print, digital, stitch and embellishment. Through a series of creative projects, you will learn how to develop ideas by engaging with drawing and research, how to create textiles samples and turn your ideas into final outcomes. Learning about artists, designers and textiles from diverse cultures will underpin your independent projects and trips to exhibitions will inspire your ideas.

This course is available for international students, if you are applying as an international student please click here.

Topics covered can include:

• Research and Development of Ideas
• Drawing and Collage
• Contextual Research and Understanding
• Design Development
• Creative Making and Textiles Techniques
• Experimental Garment Construction
• Project Recording and Presentation

You will need to meet the minimum entry criteria, plus: 

• Art and Design (or related subject), or a portfolio assessment if you do not have Art and Design GCSE or equivalent

For help and advice on how to build your portfolio, visit our guide?on building your portfolio of work.

Please click here to see the minimum entry requirements.

The final assessment is made up of 60% coursework and 40% externally set assignments.

Aged 16-18

If you will be aged 16, 17 or 18 on 31st August prior to the start date of your course and you have the legal right to remain in the UK for the duration of your programme then your study with us will be free. Please see here for the documents you will need to show us.

Some courses will have other associated costs, such as for specialist materials and trips. Many of our students are eligible for financial support, see here for details.

A Levels are widely regarded as the standard entry qualification for top universities in the UK, and the rest of the world. Many of our students go onto study for a degree at the university of their choice, with some choosing to progress into apprenticeships or other employment.