Fashion and Material Technology, BSc

Innovation and sustainability are central to any forward-thinking fashion business, ensuring that they exceed the future needs of people and the planet. This course, based in The Nottingham School of Art and Design, combines fashion management practices with emerging technologies and material science to inform fashion, textile and lifestyle design. Through an understanding of the interconnection of materials and manufacturing in a global business context, you will develop your intellectual curiosity and understanding of core design components, exploring your approach to design practice. You'll be exposed to new materials, technologies and processes with sustainable systems as an integral component. We'll support you to become a future-focused innovator with an appreciation of design, risk-taking and experimentation. You'll work collaboratively to develop new products, technologies and ways to manufacture that are vital for our sustainable future. ModulesModules include: • Creative Exploration and Research • Materials and Processes • Innovation and Professional Practice • Design Proposition and Speculation • Negotiated Research Project Optional placement yearYou can choose to take a year-long work placement during your studies, with the chance to gain an additional Diploma or Certificate in Professional Practice, dependent on duration. A placement year will give you the opportunity to gain real, hands-on experience and valuable skills for the future. Course tutors and our Employability team are on hand to support you in applying for placement and professional practice opportunities.Careers and employabilityEmployability is a key focus of this course, with modules including initiatives such as live projects and trips, and the opportunity to exhibit your work, which will help to raise your profile and enhance your future career.Graduate destinations include a range of technical innovation, material development, and fashion-related roles with national and global businesses. Roles include:• Material Specialists• Technologists• Performance Textile Developers• Designers• Sustainability Coordinators• Product Developers.Graduates have joined companies including:• Pentland• Adidas• Lululemon• Patagonia• Everlane• Vinted• Depop• Gymshark.Our students have taken part and enjoyed success in a range of top industry projects, awards, and competitions, allowing them to develop their professional networks.By the end of the course students will understand the contemporary landscape of the future possibilities of their practice.Your space to create at NTUWe’re committed to helping you explore, expand and refine your craft, as you discover new creative horizons with some truly great tools, equipment and workspaces. Visit our facilities hub at www.ntu.ac.uk/artfacilities to find out more.Our students’ work – ‘We Are Creatives’ Explore our online showcase ‘We Are Creatives’ - celebrating the work of the School of Art & Design students. You will find a sneak peak of some of our students’ work and gain a real insight into what it’s like to be part of the NTU creative community at wearecreativesntu.art