You’ll need to meet the entry criteria for your chosen Pathway.
For more information about the pathways, please click here.
NOTE: You are unable to study 3 separate Art based A Levels. If you would like Art to make up your full time study programme, please see the full time Applied Art and Design course
HNC takes all reasonable steps to provide courses as described, but cannot guarantee provision. This information is for guidance only. The College reserves the right to update and amend course information and entry criteria as and when necessary. Please note that from time to time we may have to modify or withdraw a course depending on applicant demand and other factors. Please check this website for the latest information and our current course offer.
You will develop your skills through studying a diverse range of topics and techniques, including:
- Fashion design
- Machine embroidery
- Felt making
- Fabric manipulation
- Pattern cutting
An enriching experience
Studying A Level Textile Design at HNC is an enriching experience. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to develop your skills and interests, broadening your horizons and building your cultural capital. These experiences are integral to life at HNC and will help you to stand out from the crowd. Some of the experiences our A Level Textile Design students enjoy include:
- Visits to European cities such as Venice to visit galleries, research designers and build cultural capital
- Exhibiting work in an end of year showcase, including the Fashion Show
- Participating in inspirational and valuable guest workshops with local artists and university lecturers
- Taking part in lunchtime enrichments such as Scrapbooking, Photography Club, Knitting Club, Sewing Club and Green “Fast” Fashion!
- Working in industry standard textile design studios to develop garment construction skills
Enlightening opportunities
We are proud of the unique experiences that are available to our students both inside and outside of the classroom. Our subject specialists will instil in you a love of learning, and challenge you to develop the required skills you’ll need to achieve the life-changing qualifications that will lead you to your dream career. Throughout your studies, your teachers will create an environment where you will be encouraged to discuss a wide-range of topics which will support you to develop an enlightened approach to the world around you. These discussions will be linked to your passions, study programme and your wider career ambitions.
How will you be assessed?
Assessment is via examination and coursework.
A Level Textile Design will support your progression to careers such as Fashion, Textile Design, Interior Design and Costume Design. Many of our students progress to related degrees and some have gone on to work for world leading organisations including Max Mara and Versace.
This is a highly valued qualification that can support a wide range of careers where creative skills are an asset such as marketing and teaching. A Level Textile Design students have recently progressed to university to study subjects such as:
- Fashion Marketing and Branding
- Costume Design
- Fashion Design
- Interior Design
- Textile Design
What does this course go well with or what may you like?
