A LEVEL ART & DESIGN (TEXTILE DESIGN) COURSE
London, United Kingdom
A-level
DURATION
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Aug 2026
STUDY FORMAT
Key Summary
About: A Level Art & Design (Textile Design) at David Game College (established 1974) develops practical textile skills, materials and surface pattern techniques while fostering creative problem solving and independent practice. Students use images, artefacts and resources, study textile design history, contemporary practice, costume and domestic textiles including wallpaper, and visit galleries, retail and exhibitions. The course prepares students for Foundation courses in art and design and related fields such as costume, stage, illustration, marketing and fashion.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue textile designer, surface pattern designer, costume designer, fashion designer, illustrator, marketing assistant, retail buyer, and other creative roles.
Students studying Textiles will have the opportunity to work with a variety of textile materials and techniques. Problem solving will encourage independent learning and creativity, with relevant images, artefacts and resources being integral to the process. The students will have the opportunity to study a range of areas including the history of textile design, contemporary design, costume design and domestic textiles including wallpaper.
They will be encouraged to be aware of current design issues, with visits to galleries, retail outlets and relevant exhibitions an important part of the course.
Textiles students can go on to study on Foundation courses in Art and Design, Costume and Stage Design, Marketing and Advertising, Illustration and Fashion and Textiles design.
