Textiles A Level (Linear)

Applications Open: - 5th November 2025

Applications Close: - 5th January 2026

Entry Requirements: - Our entry requirements are subject specific, please look through our website for more information. Specific information can be found under Sixth Form and in Choosing courses. Details are here

How to Apply: - Please apply via KentChoices

This is a linear A level, with all assessment taking place at the end of the 2 year course.

Year 12 terms 1 and 2: Foundation course. Students work on producing a sketchbook of ideas and experiments exploring a wide variety of textile techniques and processes. This sketch book becomes an excellent resource for students and builds and develops textile skills and knowledge in preparation for component 1 and 2 of the A level.

Year 12 term 3 to year 13 term 2: Component 1: Personal Investigation into a theme of the student's own choice supported by written material 1000-3000 words. This contributes to 60% of A Level.

Year 13 terms 3 to 5: Component 2: Externally set assignment- preparatory work plus a 15 hour practical examination. This contributes to 40% of A Level.

• Visual recording of experiences and observation, awareness of textile design; shape, colour, texture, pattern, harmony, contrast and/or repetition.
• Development of knowledge and critical understanding of the work of others in textiles and design.
• Exploration through a variety of textiles methods including printing, fabric construction, embroidery
• Visual culture; how images and aretefacts relate to their social, environmental, cultural and ethical context.

This is a linear A level, with all assessment taking place at the end of the 2 year course.

Year 12 term 3 to year 13 term 2: Component 1: Personal Investigation into a theme of the student's own choice supported by written material 1000-3000 words. This contributes to 60% of A Level.

Year 13 terms 3 to 5: Component 2: Externally set assignment- preparatory work plus a 15 hour practical examination. This contributes to 40% of A Level.

Students must have a desire to learn and explore topics thoroughly through investigations and analysis. This course enables students to develop personal responses to their experiences, environment and culture in both practical and theoretical activities. Students should be imaginative, have creative flair and practical aptitude.

APS 4 including 3 5s.

Students must have gained a grade 5 in Fine Art or GCSE Textiles.

The course directly supports progression to further and higher education. It provides students with a rich platform to inspire a lifelong interest in Art and Design.

• Fashion Design
• Textile Design
• Decorative Arts
• Knitwear Design
• Illustration
• Interior Design
• Buying and Marketing
• Fashion and Textile Management
• Journalism
• PR and Advertising
• Marketing and Communications
• Fashion Business