I’ve really loved Fashion and Textile Design and learnt so many skills, not only artistic ones but how to be more confident and give things a go. The support at Carmel is really good. In Textiles the feedback is personal and the 1:1s show you how to improve and build on your work. I can’t wait to carry on with Fashion and Textiles at university and build on everything I’ve learnt at Carmel.
Entry Requirements
Any Art & Design GCSE Grade 4 or a Technology GCSE Grade 4 including; Resistant Materials, Product Design, Graphic Products, Textiles or equivalent.
Entry Requirements
If you haven’t studied Art, no problem, just come and speak to one of the tutors about the A Level Fashion & Textile Design course.
Course leaflet
What you will study
Year 1
- Develop skills based on a range of project themes
- Gain inspiration from a broad variety of fashion and Textile designers
Year 2
- Investigate the design process more independently
- Enhance and develop practical skills further
Assessments
Year 1- Portfolio of practical work
Year 2- Two units:
- Component 1 (60%) – Personal investigation (1,300 word written study)
- Component 2 (40%) Practical coursework including a timed 15 hour practical exam
Course Support
- Excellent facilities and specialist tutors
- Continual assessments to monitor progress
- Regular tutorials
- ‘Stretch and Challenge’ activities
- One-to-one progression support
Enrichment Activities
- Annual visits Graduate Fashion Week
- Fashion shows, gala fashion shows and portfolios from a range of higher education courses
- Showcase work in exhibitions
- Talks and workshops from industry professionals
Progression
This course develops excellent organisation and visual communication skills that can enhance a future career in any area. Many students progress to a range of degree courses or Carmel’s UAL Art Foundation Diploma.
Career Opportunities
There are many career opportunities within the fashion & textiles industry leading to specialisation in, for example: Womenswear, Menswear, Styling, Fashion Buying, Fashion Promotion, Costume Design for theatre and television.
What Our Students Say
Entry Requirements
Any Art & Design GCSE Grade 4 or a Technology GCSE Grade 4 including; Resistant Materials, Product Design, Graphic Products, Textiles or equivalent.
Entry Requirements
If you haven’t studied Art, no problem, just come and speak to one of the tutors about the A Level Fashion & Textile Design course.