A Level Art Textiles (Art and Design Endorsed Textiles) Invicta Grammar School
Valley Park School
Huntsman Lane, MAIDSTONE, ME14 5DT
Available start dates
Available start dates
Application Instructions
Applications Open: 14th November 2025
Applications Close: 13th March 2026
Entry Requirements: - Five GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, including English, and the individual subject entry requirements.
How to Apply: Please apply via the Kent Choices website.
How many subjects can you choose: - You MUST choose 3 subjects (these can be mixture of A-level or BTEC's). Please DO NOT choose anymore than 5 subjects.
Please note that if you are intending to study a course at Invicta Grammar School as part of your course choices, you can only study one Invicta course (maximum) alongside two Valley Park courses.
If you wish to make any changes, you can do so via your application page or send us a message.
Your application will be acknowledged and conditional offer letters will be sent out after the closing date.
Course Summary
The art and design textiles course option gives candidates the opportunity to develop a very creative approach to the subject. The course is based on practical recording and experimentation and personal development of art textile concepts and responses to a wide range of briefs. The art and design textiles course allows students to develop a creative approach to textile design underpinned by art and design principles. A detailed study of textile design, processes, including printed textiles, woven, knitted, non woven, structural and decorative textiles. Fashion, accessories and interiors will be explored along with the study of textile artists and designers, working currently and historically. The first year of the course will involve producing a portfolio of work consisting of investigations, observational work, experimental ideas and more developed individual project work. The second year allows more extended development work.
Course Details
How will it be delivered and assessed?
Entry requirements
Grade 6 or above in a creative subject at GCSE with submission of a portfolio of work.
This course can be studied as part of the Valley Park Curriculum offer where students within the Valley Invicta Academy trust may avail of courses on offer in our partner schools across the trust.
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