Fashion and Textiles - A Level

• This course involves investigating people's everyday needs, initiating design solutions for a high quality product, and evaluating its success .

• The course is designed to develop imagination, innovation, and an understanding of contemporary design and technological practices .

• In Year 12, students will take part in a variety of skill building activities to develop their theoretical, practical, and problem solving abilities .

• Students will use a range of textile techniques and develop pattern making skills .

• Year 13 is focused on completing the coursework project and preparing for the final written exam.

• Students will produce a coursework design folder, a product prototype, and sit an exam.
• Students will embark on their chosen coursework project in Year 12 and complete this in the second year of study.
• Students prepare for the written exam at the end of Year 13.

• Grade 6 in GCSE Design & Technology.
• Students need to demonstrate commitment to the folder and practical work as the distinguishing feature of this subject is its coursework and practical nature .
• Good ICT skills are needed for the coursework project.

• The skills that you learn and the qualification that you achieve will help you to qualify for an enormous range of higher education and work
• You could take a foundation course at Art College, then study for a degree, or go straight into a university course in the area of design .
• Choosing creative subjects extends your ability to create a visually impressive portfolio to proceed onto creative degree level subjects.
• More apprenticeships are opening up in creative fields, particularly in theatre where apprenticeships in the Costume and Wardrobe departments may appeal.

• Fashion design in areas such as ladies, mens or childrens wear, and Costume design.

• Interior designer, Retail Buyer, Stylist, Merchandiser, Graphic Designer, and Set Designer.

• Marketing Consultant, Advertising, Jewellery Designer, Exhibition and Retail Designer.

• Image Consultant, Animator, Web and Media Designer, and Illustrator.

Year 13 student
"My goal is to become a fashion designer and I'm currently studying Art, Fashion & Textiles and Psychology before hopefully studying Fashion Design at Bournemouth Arts University. I've been at Coombe since Year 7 and I have a real bond with my subject teachers. My textiles teacher is a real inspiration and always goes out of her way to help me and has taught me all the skills I'll need to further my knowledge."