Art AS Level (Textiles)

Subject : Art & Design | Course Code 9002268 | Print Version

Course Overview

YOU DO NOT NEED TO APPLY FOR THIS COURSE.

PLEASE CALL 01695 52300 FOR DETAILS OF ENROLMENT.

Start Date Duration Venue
6 September 2011 1 Year Skelmersdale Campus, College Way, Skelmersdale, WN8 6DX

Who The Course is for

The course is intended for those who wish to explore Textiles as a means of artistic expression and who intend to pursue a career in this field. You will study the work of other textile designers and textile artists and use this to inspire and influence your own work.

Course Content

You will study the following units:
Unit 1 A portfolio of personal coursework
Unit 2 An externally set textile assignment

This course covers textile design for both fashion and interior applications. The emphasis is on creative design using traditional techniques and new media processes.
Topics covered include:
> Stitch
> Print
> Weave
> Surface pattern
> Batik, Tie-dye, Silk painting, Devore, Felt-making
> Research into the context and history of textiles

Entry Requirements

GCSE at Grade ‘C’ or above in an art related subject. Students who have been out of full time education for more than two years will be considered based on previous learning or experience and a portfolio of work.

Learning & Assessment Methods

You will be assessed throughout the year on your project work:
Unit1: Coursework 50% of the total mark
Unit 2: Externally set assignment 50% of the total mark

Qualifications Gained

AS Art & Design (Textiles) with the opportunity to return the following year to complete the full A Level Textiles qualification.

Progression Opportunities

Progression onto year two of the A Level (3 hours per week for 30 weeks). or onto a BTEC Art & Design programme, (typically four days a week).

Career Opportunities

There are many careers where an A level in Textiles is desirable. For example, you could find employment as a surface pattern designer, interior textile designer, creative stylist, stationery and giftware designer, fashion textile designer or a freelance designer/maker.

Course Costs

If you are 16-18 years old you do not have to pay course tuition fees*.

If you are 19 or over please call 01695 52300 or email enquiries@westlancs.ac.uk to confirm the fee for this course. Course costs may be subject to change.

How to Apply

Please complete and return a College application form. Application forms can be obtained college Admissions – contact details below.

Further Information: If you have a query about this course or would like advice on your study options please contact college Admissions:

In Person:
Until 19 August 2011: West Lancashire College, Westbank Campus, Yewdale, Skelmersdale WN8 6JA.
From 22 August 2011: West Lancashire College, Skelmersdale Campus, College Way, Skelmersdale, WN8 6DX
                

By Phone: (01695) 52300

By Email: enquiries@westlancs.ac.uk

By Post: The Principal, West Lancashire College, FREEPOST, Skelmersdale WN8 6BR

Website: http://www.westlancs.ac.uk

Every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this leaflet is correct at the time of printing. We reserve the right however, to make alterations or amendments to the information contained in this leaflet. This course will run subject to sufficient numbers.