Textile Design BA (Hons) module details
Year one
Visual Enquiry
Expands your conceptual thinking and research skills to visually record and interpret research
Textile Design Rotation
Introduces you to practice-based design in the four areas of textiles: knit, weave, print and mixed media textiles
Define
Investigating a range of approaches to generate ideas relating to your new pathway specialism
Textile Contexts
Introduces you to broader design issues, such as global ethical influences. You will explore colour, trends and fabric recognition
Design Cultures 1
Textile Design will include historical perspectives on the design process; style and consumption; branding and marketing; the social and cultural history of textile design and identity and subcultures
Year two
Technical Block
You will explore all processes and techniques relevant to your chosen subject area to underpin the rest of your studies.
Live Project
You will have the opportunity to participate in live projects from industry. Pitches will be made by professionals from both fashion and interiors markets to offer a choice of application
Consolidation
You will write their own project brief and will be fully responsible for effectively managing each stage of their project from concept development through to design outcomes
Textile Visions
This module will explore textile innovations, technology and testing. Over the course of the module students will participate in practical workshops, supported by lecture/seminars, in order to understand the broad range of applications relevant to textile materials.
Design Cultures 2
You will apply the skills acquired in the first year to develop an understanding of the landscape of their discipline, and to further embed connections with their practical work
Year three
Portfolio Development
You are expected to develop a pre-collection that captures your ambitions in your chosen subject area that showcases your key strengths and abilities
Final Major Project
You will develop a collection of designs that captures all your technical skills and signature style for a contemporary market application (fashion/interiors and lifestyle)
Professional Practice
You will develop employability skills through considering and developing your career ambitions. You will produce a website, e-portfolio and promotional packages, and present your business plan in a professional, pitch environment