In Year 12 students study the course for 4 hours per week, exploring a title chosen by the candidate using a variety of creative textile techniques and design methods. Students present a ‘Portfolio’ of work which includes mounted sheets of work, sketchbooks and finished textile pieces which may be textile wall art, a garment, installation or 3D textiles, or a combination of all. In Year 13 students undertake a Personal Investigation. This involves a practical project based on an idea, issue, concept or theme. An in depth study to consolidate skills, knowledge and understanding developed during the AS course. Plus written material which is linked to and supports their chosen focus for study and practical work. This written reflection is 1000-3000 words and should include reports on gallery visits, influences on their work and reasons for making particular decisions.
Name: Art & Design (Textiles) Qualification title: GCE A level Qualification type: GCE A/AS Level or equivalent Assessment AS Level Textiles This is a stand-alone qualification and does not contribute to the A level course. Component 1 - Portfolio (no time limit). The emphasis of this component will be on the development of understanding and skills using an appropriate range of materials, processes and techniques. Students should produce a collection of materials that exemplifies work carried out during the AS course. This component makes up 60% of the AS qualification. Component 2 - Externally set assignment (preparatory work plus a supervised 10 hours). In the 10 hours students must produce a finished outcome or a series of related finished outcomes, informed by their preparatory work. This component makes up 40% of the AS qualification. A Level Textiles Component 1 - Personal Investigation (no time limit). Students are required to conduct a practical investigation, into an idea, issue, concept or theme, supported by written material. The focus of the investigation must be identified independently by the student and must lead to a finished outcome or a series of related finished outcomes. This makes up 60% of A Level qualification. Component 2- Externally set assignment (preparatory work plus supervised time 15 hours). In the 15 hours students must produce a finished outcome or a series of related finished outcomes, informed by their preparatory work. This makes up 40% of the A Level qualification. For both qualifications students should produce practical and critical/contextual work in one or more areas of study, for example, fashion design, fashion textiles, costume design, digital textiles, printed and/or dyed fabrics and materials, domestic textiles, wallpaper, interior design, constructed textiles, art textiles and installed textiles. Awarding Assessment & Qualifications Alliance Created 20160205 11:53:45 Updated 20160414 09:35:47
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