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The Creative Industry is the second largest industry in the world, with the UK design sector leading in Europe. A-level Fine Art & Textiles is a two-year course which allows you to develop a range of skills and produce a strong portfolio of artwork that showcases a variety of techniques and materials.

What will I study?

• Textile specialist areas such as print, embroidery, knit, surface design and CAD, as well as other specialisms such as graphics, photography, 3D design and illustration.
• Themes and concepts by investigating a body of research through observational drawing and photography.
• Reflections on artists and designers from the past as well as taking inspiration from the best contemporary practitioners.

What makes Fashion & Textiles at #H6 different?

• We have links with prestigious universities under the University of the Arts London, such as CSM, LCC, LCF and CCW.
• You attend Spring/Summer schools at a range of universities.
• You get the opportunity to take part in a number of competitions.
• You go on trips to galleries and exhibitions.
• You take part in our end of year national exhibition

Why choose Fine Art & Textiles #H6?

The creative arts sector is the second largest industry in the world, with the UK design sector leading in Europe. Fine Art is a two-year course which allows you to develop a range of skills and produce a strong portfolio of artwork that showcases a variety of techniques and materials.

What makes Fine Art at #H6 different?

• You gain links with prestigious universities under the University of the Arts London, such as CSM, LCC, LCF and CCW
• You experience Spring/Summer schools with a range of universities
• You get the opportunity to enter a lot of competitions and go on trips to galleries and exhibitions
• You take part in our annual, national #H6 Art Exhibition held at Alexandra Palace

How will I be assessed?

• 60% personal investigation (supporting studies, practical work & personal study)
• 40% externally set assignment (preparatory studies & 15-hour period of sustained focus)

Entry Requirements

Our Tutors

Our teachers have extensive experience in Fine Art, Photography and Textiles & Fashion. While working as teachers is their passion, they still work in the industry with focus on their own art work. They maintain strong links with the industry in order to keep themselves up to date, as well as ensuring you have an experience which will equip you equally for higher education and work. Our teachers are your teachers.

Our students

Our students are intelligent, funny, quirky, ambitious, creative and passionate. During their time at H6, our students blossom into the artists they aspire to be, into tomorrow’s artists. While most of our artists progress onto Art Degrees and Art related careers, some progress onto engineering and architecture. Our students are you.

Your Future

While studying at H6, our young artists get the opportunity to attend Spring and Summer School Programmes with prestigious universities, as well as take part in work experience. You will be provided with a purposeful, learner focussed experience which will enable you to become the individual and professional you want to be. Your future is our priority.

Future Careers

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