What should I expect
from GCSE Art & Textiles?
Whether you choose GCSE Art & Design or GCSE Art Textiles, the process of experimentation is a vital part of each course. We will encourage you to explore different materials and techniques, challenge you to experiment innovatively, support you to become a creative risk taker and teach you how to push the boundaries of your ideas. Interested? Read more about our courses below.
Why choose GCSE Art or Textiles?
If you enjoy being imaginative & creative, want to increase your practical skills and improve your communication and research abilities, Art and Textiles are a great choice. Art and Design is a way of seeing things and making sense of the world around you. Art Textiles introduces you to the world of contemporary design, fashion & textiles techniques. Both courses can help you with further study and prepare you for the world of work.
Alongside improving your practical expertise, you’ll also learn how to: develop, refine and record your ideas, present a personal response that realises your creative intentions, use visual language and the formal elements.
Both courses consist of a series of workshops and two main personal projects. Project 1 is worth 60% of your final grade. Project 2 is worth 40% of your final grade.
On the Art & Design course, you will explore a broad range of specialisms including; Fine Art, Photography & Digital skills, 3D, Mixed Media and Textiles.
On the Art Textiles course, you will explore a broad range of specialisms including; weave, embroidery, ragging, print, mixed media, fashion illustration and much more.
In addition to your lessons, there are lots of other opportunities to get involved in Art & Textiles! These include:
–Artist Workshops
Spend a full day working with a professional artist to master a range of new skills and techniques.
–London Trip
Visit our vibrant capital city and immerse yourself in art exhibitions, galleries and museums.
-Chatsworth Trip
Take part in a printmaking workshop inspired by the beautiful surroundings of Chatsworth House.
–QEGS Art Exhibition
Curate your very own art exhibition here at QEGS!