A Level Textile Design:

Component 1: Portfolio (60% of A Level) - Students work on self-directed themes. They will test a range of different materials, fabric manipulation and surface embellishment linked to different designers. Students will develop ideas and prototypes before constructing a final garment/ part of a garment.

Component 2: Externally set assignment (40% of A Level, preparatory period followed by 15 hours supervised time) - students respond to their chosen starting point and develop a range of experiments and ideas. They complete a final piece in the 15 hour exam.