Millie Whitehead
Art & Design
Millie studied Art & Design with us, with a focus on Fashion and Textiles. She then went on to study at the Royal School of Needlework and was head hunted straight out of university by Alexander McQueen!
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Becky Swallow
Art & Design
Becky Swallow started her career as an Assistant Accountant, but following a car accident and back injury, she was unable to sit at a desk. While in hospital, she was introduced to art therapy and she discovered her love of creativity. Becky went on to study photography and now has her own business, Becky Swallow Photography.
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Richard Gibbens
Art & Design
Richard studied Level 3 Diploma in Art and Design - Foundation Studies (Photography) with us and is now a freelance Photographer, focusing on documentary, landscape, journalistic, theatre, portrait and event photography. Richard often uses photography to support social and environmental causes and to celebrate all kinds of landscape, with a preference for remote places that he can often reach without a car!
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Emilie Mason
Art & Design
Emilie studied the Extended Diploma Art and Design and then progressed to the Foundation Studies Art and Design here with us at Kendal College.
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T-Level summary:
- Two-year course
- Equivalent to 3 A-Levels
- Worth up to 168 UCAS points (Distinction*)
- Created alongside employers
- Includes an extended industry placement within the industry (315 hours minimum)
- Supports progression into university and a professional career within land-based industries
This specialism covers the textiles, leather and sewn products, disciplines and associated techniques required, i.e. stitch, knit, weave and print. Students may make products for a range of contexts and settings. They will be required to work with more than one material and experiment with different processes, tools and techniques.
Students will also develop an understanding of a broad range of issues relevant to the sector, including:
- The creative economy
- The individual in the creative industries
- Cultural context and vocabulary
- Audience and consumer needs
- Legal and regulatory requirements
- Professional standards and conduct in the workplace
- Equality, diversity and inclusion requirements
- Research skills
- Project methodology and administration
- Continued professional development
You will also have 45-60 days in an external industry placement with an employer, which will ensure that you develop and deepen your technical knowledge, skills, and behaviours appropriate to the profession.
Your tutors will work closely with employers and you to support your development of knowledge and skills to progress into the craft and design profession.
Entry Requirements
This qualification is designed for students aged 16-18.
You will need 5 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above (including Maths and English), or a Level 2 diploma or NVQ in a related field with merit or distinction.
After Your Course
The T-Level is equivalent to three A-Levels, which enables progression to a range of craft & design undergraduate degrees, apprenticeships, or direct employment.
Fees
£0.00
The current fee information is related to the 2025/26 academic year.
This course is free but only available to students aged between 16 and 18 on 31st August of the relevant academic year.There may be additional costs associated with this course, including kits, equipment, books, and travel expenses. Financial support may be available to support you with these. See our Student Money pages for more information.
