Textile Design with Diploma in Creative Professional Development, BA (Hons)

The BA (Hons) Textile Design programme at Norwich University of the Arts is designed for creative individuals eager to explore surface, pattern, material, digital, and traditional textile processes for fashion and interiors. Students drive sustainable and ethical innovations, designing for environments, bodies, and artefacts while addressing consumption, inclusivity, and everyday interactions with textiles. The course emphasizes personal professional development through hands-on workshops in print, knit, weave, stitch, dyeing, and digital tools, allowing exploration of all processes without early specialization. It builds creative, technical, and industry skills via industry-relevant briefs, critical reflection, and portfolio creation.Key features include investigating materiality, cultural histories, and global sustainability, alongside gaining industry knowledge from expert staff and lectures. The Diploma in Creative Professional Development offers a year between Years 2 and 3 to enhance employability through work-based learning. Graduates have succeeded in competitions and secured roles in design studios, manufacturing, education, and conservation, with opportunities showcased online.

You can find more information about the content of the BA (Hons) Textile Design course at https://norwichuni.ac.uk/ba-hons-textile-design/