Textiles

Why study this course? 

You can tailor the course to fit your needs, aspirations and interests. At Kenton we have a dedicated textiles studio with specialist equipment that can support your learning in this exciting field. 

What interests should you have? 

A creative outlook with an interest in fashion and/or textiles. A willingness to experiment and learn new processes. 

How will you be assessed? 

• Component 1: Personal Investigation Portfolio and essay – 60% 
• Component 2: Externally Set Assignment – 40%

What will the course cover? 

• Sewing machine skills  
• Embroidery
• Garment making
• Screen-printing 
• Mixed media
• Art history
• Building a portfolio 

Career choices 

• Fashion design
• Textile designer
• Marketing
• Public relations
• Trend forecasting 
• Interior design 
• Surface design