Textiles, BA (Hons)

Course summary

Textiles offer a rich exploration of materials in their broadest sense for a wide range of contexts and outcomes. We encourage you to take a very experimental approach towards materials and processes to produce innovative, contemporary and questioning design work. This may include textiles:

• for fashions, interiors or products

• as communication or for alternative contexts

What you will coverYou will explore combinations and compositions of:

• imagery

• drawing

• materials

• texture

• colour

• pattern

You will look at textiles in two and three dimensions. We support a wide-ranging approach to drawing and personal research and encourage you to:

• embrace new technology

• develop new ways of working

• study traditional and foundational textile techniques in print and mixed media

• consider sustainability and develop your material awareness

Project workOur collaborative work and industry-driven projects will:

• help you to contextualise your place within the current textile industry

• give you insight into addressing current markets and challenges

• offer you a rich and stimulating education that prepares you for future employment

You will develop strong presentation and computer-aided design (CAD) skills. This will ensure your designs are presented competently and with clear intentions. Our graduatesOur graduates are renowned for their:

• excellent drawing skills

• clear understanding of the requirements of the industry

• innovative and professional approach to the discipline

Design and Screen Cultures courses are integrated with your practical studio work. These provide a contextual and theoretical underpinning of the holistic nature of contemporary design.

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