Start Date
- September 2027, Full Time, Day
What You Will Study
Discover your own artistic voice and experiment boldly with A Level Textiles!
This course is designed for those who are passionate about textiles and want to delve deeper into various techniques, materials and concepts. With its blend of practical skills, theoretical knowledge and personal exploration, you will be encouraged to push your creativity and think critically.
Throughout the course, you will work with various textile materials and methods, including printing, dyeing, construction, embellishment techniques and more. You will study famous textile artists, designers and movements to fuel your own artistic vision, building a sketchbook to document your creative journey. To support your studies, you will have the option to attend an incredible visual arts trip to a city renowned for its artistic heritage, recent destinations include Paris and London. This is an unforgettable opportunity to see art in its cultural context and allows you to gain inspiration for your own creations.
Why Choose City College Norwich?
Academic excellence
Our A Level students achieved 100% pass rates in History, Environmental Science, Biology, Business, and Art and Design in 2026, demonstrating the high-quality teaching and support available across our provision.
Progression opportunities
With dedicated progression support and strong university, apprenticeship and employment outcomes, our students move on to leading universities as well as exciting career pathways.
More than A Levels
Your time at our sixth form is about much more than gaining a qualification. You will be treated as an adult and an individual, supported to explore your passions and interests.
Entry Requirements
- Five GCSEs at grade 5 or above, including English language and maths.
- Grade 5 or above in a GCSE art-based subject is also required (such as textiles, art, graphics or photography), alternatively you must present a suitable portfolio of work to be assessed by the course leader at enrolment.
How You Will Be Assessed
Assessment methods include a range of practical and creative experimentation contained in a sketchbook, an essay investigating the ideas you are exploring in your practical work and a 15 hour practical exam where you complete a final project in response to a theme set by the exam board.
Course Progression
On successful completion of this course, you may progress onto a specialised degree in textile design, fashion, interior design, among many other options. You may also progress onto a foundation art course, an internship, or degree apprenticeship.
Where Your Course Can Take You
You may progress on to a very wide range of careers in art and design and other creative industries. Career options may include a textile designer, fashion designer, interior designer, printmaker, colour technologist and more.
Fees
If you are a UK or home fee status student and aged 16-18 on the 31st August before the start of your course, tuition fees are free. If you are aged 19 and over please contact the Advice Shop
Why Choose City College Norwich?
Academic excellence
Our A Level students achieved 100% pass rates in History, Environmental Science, Biology, Business, and Art and Design in 2026, demonstrating the high-quality teaching and support available across our provision.
Progression opportunities
With dedicated progression support and strong university, apprenticeship and employment outcomes, our students move on to leading universities as well as exciting career pathways.
More than A Levels
Your time at our sixth form is about much more than gaining a qualification. You will be treated as an adult and an individual, supported to explore your passions and interests.
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