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AS/A2 Textile Design Exam Board:AQA
What is Textile Design? Texture, surface, natural form, dreams and cities are a few of the diverse influences used to inspire creative and innovative design ideas within the areas of Textile Design. Students explore visual information to develop creative investigations into textiles and fashion. Experimentation into techniques and processes includes stitch, print, dye, knit and garment construction, to develop understanding of shape, form, pattern, texture and colour. All practical work is underpinned by critical analysis of appropriate sources. Students are encouraged to visit exhibitions and galleries.
Hannah Owen A2 Textile Design
Hannah Rodick AS Textile Design Rebecca Dixon A2 Textile Design
Research methods including drawing, collecting, and mood boards will be used to generate a wealth of ideas. Students’ diverse and individual approaches can be realised in a variety of outcomes including fine art textiles, fashion design, illustration and textile design.
What will the course prepare me for? Many students go on to study the Art Foundation National Diploma, and then access Higher Education. There are many universities offering courses relating to Textile Design. These may include Women’s Wear, Men’s Wear, Styling, Marketing and Fashion Photography. Lizzy Jackson AS Textile Design
What support will I receive? A range of supportive measures are designed for you to succeed. Lesson structure places great emphasis on teaching and learning and within Art and Design a one-toone approach is very much in evidence. Lessons are only one aspect of course delivery. Individual tutorials enable students to discuss their progress in more detail. Homework provides the opportunity for a weekly assessment and feedback on progress, whilst unit feedback is more detailed. Opportunities exist for students to work in the studios over lunch, break times and after college. Tutors offer support in suggesting suitable gallery visits and sources of information for research purposes. Technical support is available in terms of support staff who will assist in workshop procedures. Tutors are open and friendly and lessons are lively and engaging. We have received the highest praise for student support in inspections of the department.
Meet the Staff Peter Frost Head of Department Graphic Communication Tutor
Mark Bradley Fine Art Tutor
Elizabeth Oliver Fine Art & Photography Tutor
David Fox Graphic Communication Tutor
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AS/A2 Fine Art Exam Board:AQA
What is Fine Art? The broadest of all the individual specialisms, Fine Art covers a wide variety of media and techniques. These include traditional drawing, painting and sculpture alongside the more contemporary installation art, ďŹ lm, photography, printmaking, performance and digital imagery. You will have the opportunity at A2 to develop these interests further. Students are encouraged to explore media to the full in order to best express their ideas. Emma Gifford AS Fine Art
What will the course prepare me for?
Elisha Cieslar A2 Fine Art
Many students go on to study the Art Foundation National Diploma, and then access Higher Education. There are many universities offering courses relating to Fine Art including: Printmaking, Painting, Sculpture, Drawing, Performance, and Interactive Arts. The Advanced Level Fine Art course will give you a broad base of art skills and practices.
Erin Bradley AS Fine Art
Claire Lynn A2 Fine Art
Meet the Staff Vikki Leech Textile Design Tutor
Claire Penkett Photography Tutor
Technical Support: John Whittingham Katie Shallcross Maxine Lee
What is the Art & Design department like? The Department is certainly busy and has a lively atmosphere, which we believe to be conducive to learning. Students who have been interviewed, without exception, comment on the supportive, friendly nature of the tutors and the progress, satisfaction, enjoyment they have experienced in the department. The tutors are committed to providing the highest quality teaching and learning possible. All art subjects are housed in the recently opened, two-storey Centre for Art and Design offering superbly equipped studios and the latest technology. Computer facilities are available in separate suites. All computers are equipped with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and Premiere. There is a dark room, kiln room, dye room, sewing room, and workshop. There are nine specialist art tutors and two technicians in the department. Every effort is made to display student work with the highlight of the year being the Creative Arts Evening which features an exhibition of art and design work. Talented and conscientious students could achieve our annual ďŹ nancial award.
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AS/A2 Graphic Communication Exam Board:AQA
What is Graphic Communication? It’s about communication – visual communication using words, images, ideas, sounds and movement. Graphics is grounded in the world, culture and commerce that surround us. Using technology alongside the more traditional art forms (drawing and painting) you will explore project-based assignments. Based on the commercial world of graphic design, projects will develop skills in communication, collaboration and presentation.
Stephanie O'Hara AS Graphic Communication
Students have the opportunity to experience: surface graphics, typography, photography and image manipulation, TV Amy Francis AS Graphic identity and promotion, animation and Communication motion graphics.
What will the course prepare me for? Many students go on to study the Art Foundation National Diploma, and then access Higher Education. There are many universities offering Graphic Design courses. The focus of study can vary, from Advertising to Illustration, Animation to Creative Direction and Web Design. The AS/A2 course will develop your ICT skills and photographic skills, as well as allowing you to explore a wide range of art practices. Employment opportunities are varied in graphic design and span the world of publishing, animation, TV, web design, typography and music.
How can I enrich my studies?
Abygail Bradley A2 Graphic Communication
The department organises a three day visit to London each year, usually taking in the Turner Prize. Major galleries and museums are visited including Tate Britain and Modern, V&A, National Portrait Gallery, and Whitechapel. You are also encouraged to visit the museums and galleries in the area, including Tate Liverpool, Walker Gallery and: • for 3D Design students, the Bluecoat Display Centre and Whitworth Gallery; • for Textile Design students, the Bluecoat Display Centre, Harris Museum, Platt Museum of Costume, Whitworth Art Gallery; • for Fine Art, Graphic Communication and Photography students: Urbis, Cornerhouse and Open Eye.
Matthew Riley A2 Graphic Communication