A-Level Textiles and Fashion (EDEXCEL 9TEO)

Course Overview

This diverse and fascinating course aims to develop your fashion and textile techniques, creative and intellectual skills along with the ability to analyse contextual references, using written annotation.

The A-level textiles and fashion course consists of two components, both internally assessed and externally moderated, a thematic practical project and an essay of 1500 – 3000 words which relates to the contextual research within the practical work.

Component 2 is externally set and thematically based. It is advantageous to be able to work with a sewing machine at home, but it is not essential. It is very important to be equipped with a box of textile tools and materials.

An A-level in textiles and fashion is excellent preparation for higher education courses in subjects such as fashion design, textiles, interior design, fine art, illustration, and decorative arts. There will normally be opportunities to visit galleries and the Stitch and Knit exhibition.

“The course offers me the chance to learn a wide variety of fashion and textile skills.  I can express myself creatively and it exposes me to the possibility of working in the fashion and design related industry.”

St Ivo Student

Course Code: 9TEO

Minimum Entry Requirements

  • Five 5’s including English and 4+ in mathematics
  • If textiles studied at GCSE grade 5+

Exam Board: Edexcel

Assessment

  • 60% Component 1
  • 40% Component 2

Choosing your post-16 options is an important decision, and St Ivo Academy Sixth Form is here to guide you. Applications are welcome from students in St Ives and beyond via the MyChoice16 platform.

Step-by-step application process

  1. Log in to your MyChoice16 account.
  2. Select ‘My Applications’. To start a new application, click ‘Start a new Application’; to continue an existing one, click ‘Continue’ next to your application.
  3. Complete all sections of your Profile Template if this is your first application. For additional applications, only ‘Course Choices’ needs to be completed.
  4. Qualifications will be uploaded by the school—this section can be skipped. Your form tutor will add a reference.
  5. Complete any remaining fields or checkboxes. Click ‘Send Application’ to submit.
  6. Your application status will update (eg. Sent, Schools Hold). The school will review your application to ensure it meets the requirements, and you may be asked to discuss it with a teacher.
  7. Monitor your application regularly and respond promptly to any notifications.
  8. All applicants will be invited to an interview before a provisional offer is made.

 

Fashion & Design

  • Fashion Designer / Textile Designer
  • Costume Designer for theatre, TV, or film
  • Fashion Illustrator / Technical Designer
  • Pattern Cutter / Garment Technologist

Creative & Media Industries

  • Fashion Buyer / Merchandiser
  • Stylist / Fashion Editor
  • Visual Merchandiser
  • Marketing / Branding Roles in Fashion

Other Related Careers

  • Textile Conservation / Curator
  • Product Designer
  • Entrepreneur / Fashion Business Owner
  • Fashion Photography

Lucy Kingsbury – Lucy.Kingsbury@astreastivo.org

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