1. Roundwood Park School
GCSE
TEXTILE DESIGN

2. Benefits of Art and Textiles
Self Expression
Develops creativity
Independent thinking skills
A non-essay based subject
Develops analytical skills
Broadens ICT skills
Increases cultural awareness
Develops visual awareness
Supports a broad and balanced curriculum

3. What is covered during the course?
Print making – stencil and screen-printing
Sewing machine skills
Experimenting with fibres & fabrics
Batik, fabric painting, dyeing
Weaving
Pattern making & 3D construction
Observational drawing and photography
Fashion Illustration
Critical reference – looking at the work of other artists and designers

4. Workshops & Gallery Visits
Induction day for yr9 including a trip to Cambridge Botanical Gardens and Art Gallery
Art trips in the Spring Term have previously included Amsterdam, Paris, New York and Berlin
Visit to exhibitions e.g. ‘Knitting and Stitching Show’.

5. Students’ work

6. Examples of work by textile artists and designers

7. Careers in Art and Textiles
Fashion Designer, Fashion Promotion & Marketing, Journalism
Art/textiles Conservation
Theatre costume design,
Stage Design
Graphic Design
Architecture
Illustration
Photography
3D Design
Interior Design
Product Design
Gallery Curator
Landscape Gardener
Digital Artist
Publishing
Magazine Stylist
Film Making
Animation
Floristry,
Landscape Gardening
Art therapy, Teaching
Jewellery Design
Make-up Artist,

8. Assessment for GCSE Art courses
Coursework (60% of marks)
All work covered in year (including mock exam)
Timed Assignment (40% of marks)
A theme or title is set by the exam board, such as ‘Ordinary/Extraordinary’ & ‘Past Present and Future’.
Students have approx. 8 weeks planning followed by 2 full days to produce a piece of work based on the theme.
An exhibition of the work is held at the end of yr11.

9. GCSE Textile results over the last 4 years%

10. Progression to A’level Textiles
Grade 6 in Art or Textiles is required in order to continue to A’ level Textiles
Students often follow the A’ level course with a one year Art Foundation course, before choosing their specialised Art degree.
Several students have gone on to study fashion marketing, fashion journalism and fashion photography