Exam Board: OCR
Syllabus Code: J174
What will I be studying?
Textiles is an opportunity to look at both garment and fabric design. It could be high fashion, interiors, costume design or installation textiles. Whatever your interests, this course allows you to delve into the highly creative world of soft materials.
The course includes surface pattern decoration, fabric printing, and dyeing. We explore many textile techniques to build a comprehensive body of work both manipulating and creating texture through experimentation. Fabric construction is also developed with felting, weaving, knitting, and crochet. Students are taught pattern drafting and garment construction culminating in the making of a final commercial product of choice.
The course also immerses students into the world of textiles through museum and gallery visits and a yearly trip to Italy to help with fashion knowledge and inspiration. Whatever your passion for fashion, this course will assist in your knowledge of darts, seams, zips and fabrics; a real opportunity to be your own creative force and develop a skill for life.
We concentrate on sketchbook studies to build presentation and drawing ability. Students learn fashion illustration techniques to best showcase their creativity and design skills.
Examination method
Coursework 60%, to include sketchbook studies and finished textile outcomes. Controlled Task 40%.
How will I be assessed?
The exam is made up of two parts, a 60% coursework element and 40% controlled task from an exam board theme. The qualification is internally marked and externally moderated.
Is there anything else I need to know about this subject course?
This is an exciting course that links directly to our A Level studies to industry. Many of our students have gone on to study at acclaimed universities such as St Martins, London College of Fashion, Loughborough University and many more.
Further information
Please contact Donna Ralph
donna.ralph@sidcot.org.uk