Art and Design – Textiles A Level (AQA)

Applications Open: - 7th November 2025

Applications Close: - 8th June 2026 (Applications will still be considered after this date)

Other Information:- Please select a minimum of three A-Level courses. Contact Mark.Shenton@sandwich-tech.kent.sch.uk for further course information

Entry Requirements: Some courses have additional entry requirements. These can be found on the prospectus.

Level 3 - 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or higher including English and Mathematics.

Transition - 5 GCSEs at grade 3 or higher. Either English or Mathematics must be at a grade 4.

How to Apply: - Please apply via KentChoices

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Why study this subject?

Students studying this subject do so to further their skills and interest in the subject. The course provides a solid foundation from which to progress to a range of higher education courses in Art and Design or Textiles. Future careers could include Fashion design, Costume design, Fashion Journalism or a wide range of other roles which rely on the creative use of textiles.

Units that will be studied

The course comprises of:

• Component 1: This comprises of a personal study which takes the form of a portfolio of work, produced in response to a theme, chosen by the student. This is accompanied by a written piece of work of at least 1000 words which supports the work produced, explains the concepts investigated and demonstrates how the project has developed in response to the chosen artists.

• Component 2: This is an externally set exam question which is issued at the start of February in the final year. Students are required to build a portfolio of work, in response to their chosen question and produce a final outcome in a timed practical exam.

Assessment

Component 1 Portfolio and written essay created over

the duration of the course 60%

Component 2 Portfolio and a final outcome produced in 15 hours of supervised time 40%

STS Sixth Form offers a broad range of A Level and Applied general qualifications that will prepare you for university or employment. To access this route, you will need to have at least 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and Maths; however, some subjects have specific entry criteria. You will study a programme that can be tailored to meet your interests and future aspirations to give you the best chance of academic success. This programme is a two-year linear course. To study four level 3 courses, you must have at least 5 GCSEs at grade 7 or above. All courses are subject to change and are not set in stone.

Additional Entry Requirements

An arts subject at grade 4 or above is preferred.

Future careers could include Fashion design, Costume design, Fashion Journalism or a wide range of other roles which rely on the creative use of textiles.