Art and Design (Textiles) A Level

Admission is based solely on actual GCSE results. No conditional offers will be made in advance of GCSE results day.

Applications to join Year 12 should be made on GCSE results day in August 2026 by 12pm.

Students applying after this deadline will be eligible to join the school if they meet the criteria and there are places still available in Year 12 on the courses they wish to follow.

Entry Requirements: - All students joining Year 12 will have achieved:

• A minimum of 52 points across 8 GCSE subjects;

• A minimum of grade 5 in Mathematics and English Language or English Literature;

• The subject requirements for the A Level subjects to be studied.

All A Level courses have specific requirements related to course content. Please refer to the detailed information for each course.

It is important to take time to read the individual course requirements and specifications.

How to Apply: - Please apply via our school website: www.dartfordgrammargirls.org.uk on GCSE results day in August 2026 by 12pm.

We are not accepting applications via KentChoices.

Please check our school website for more details.

Art and Design - Textiles (AQA)

At DGGS, Textile Design is taught within the Art and Design Department. Our students are encouraged to create innovative pieces, using a wide variety of techniques, including machine and hand embroidery, freeform knitting, advanced felt making and fabric manipulation. Alternative approaches are explored, such as 3D embroidery, hand and machine knitting with wire, slashing, burning and machining into thin air. There are additional opportunities to attend specialist extra-curricular sessions, such as portfolio support sessions and life drawing.

Component 1: Personal Investigation

This is a practical textiles project with supporting written studies. It provides lots of opportunities for experimentation, acquiring new skills and using our impressive range of specialist equipment. Students go on to develop a project based upon their chosen theme. Individual support is given throughout to encourage personal enquiry and an individual and ambitious response.

Component 2: Externally Set Assignment

Again this a practical textiles project. It is based on a theme chosen by the student from a selection provided by the examination board and includes a 15 hour controlled assessment at the end. As with Unit 1, students can expect to enjoy practical workshops to extend their skills and they are encourages to continue experimenting and refining their technical understanding.

Component 1: Personal Investigation (worth 60% of the A Level)

Component 2: Externally set Assignment (worth 40% of the A Level)

Grade 6 in GCSE Art & Design, Textiles, Fine Art, or DT Textiles.

Architecture, Advertising, Jewellery, Product Design/Design Engineering, Film, Fashion Marketing/Promotion, Fine Art, Textiles, Theatre Design, Costume Design, Special Effects, Journalism, Fashion Jounalism, Retail Management, Interior Design, Lighting, Fashion Buying, Visual Merchandising, Fashion Forecasting.