Study Textiles

Through C6 At Ryburn Sixth


Being creative is the next big thing. Every good company realises that creativity and good design are important factors in generating new business. So your creativity isn’t just a way of satisfying your artistic soul…it can open the door to exciting career opportunities as well.

Textiles A levels is practical course that allows you to be as creative as you want to be. During the courses you will find out about a whole range of different media, techniques and processes. From observations, through experimentation to final outcomes, you just can’t have enough ideas when it comes to expressing yourself.

The course is big on hands on experience too. It’s the work YOU produce that counts. The emphasis in this course is learning by doing, so you will be able to create imaginative personal work.

 
 
 

What will I study?

Qualification: A-Level Textiles

Entry requirements: A minimum of a grade 5 in a GCSE creative arts subject

Exam board: AQA A-level

Textiles is taught over two years and includes two components.

Year 12 Course Content:
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Induction (Teacher led)
- Focus on developing skills & knowledge
- Outcome internally assessed
- Start of Component 1 (student led & worth 60%) Practical unit including supporting essay.

Year 13 Course Content:
- Continuation of Component 1 Deadline January
- Start of Component 2 (Exam & worth 40%) Starts Feb and ends with a 15-hour exam completed in April/May

Each marked out of 96 and has 4 assessment objectives.

Offered in collaboration and taught at Brighouse High School Sixth Form College as part of the C6 Programme.

 
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