A Level Textiles Course
A level Textile students experiment with a wide range of materials, techniques and styles to produce original and exciting designs.
A level Textile students experiment with a wide range of materials, techniques and styles to produce original and exciting designs.
Ashbourne art students have the opportunity to experience a variety of art activities including drawing, life drawing, silk screen printing, sculpture, digital art, photography, fabrics and textiles. They can then make an informed decision, based on their interests, aptitude and skill, on which areas to specialise.
For anyone interested in fashion design, interior design, textile art, fashion journalism, styling, retailing, costume design for theatre and film, and fashion illustration then A level Textiles is an excellent choice. Ashbourne’s Textiles A Level is taught with a predominantly fashion emphasis. It merges the cutting edge world of Fine Art, Textiles, Fashion and Promotion to allow students to develop their own creative journey and a mini capsule fashion collection or series of samples for textiles and interiors.
A level Textiles students have outstanding opportunities to showcase their work at Ashbourne’s fashion show, which is part of the hugely popular annual Revue show, and at the Creative Arts Exhibition, as part of their professional development.
The Art Faculty offers expert guidance and comprehensive support for students applying for art degree courses at university. Students take part in group critiques to analyse and develop their work, join portfolio preparation workshops and receive one-to-one support during the application process.
Many of our students go on to study at prestigious art colleges including the London College of Fashion, Central Saint Martins, Ravensbourne, University of the Creative Arts, Kingston, Chelsea and the Istituto Marangoni.
A level Textiles students have a wide choice of career pathways including fashion accessories designer, bespoke tailoring, theatre costume designer, pattern cutter, fabric technologist, fashioner editor, stylist, visual merchandiser and forecasting agent. As well as alternative options like university lecturer, art therapist and museum curator.
Every year Ashbourne students have the chance to visit a major European city, such as Rome, Athens, Madrid, Florence and Barcelona, during the Spring half term. The trip is an extremely popular cultural experience that takes in many of the cities’ fine art, fashion and design galleries. It is a fantastic opportunity for A level Textile students. It is also a real highlight of many students’ time at Ashbourne.