BA (Hons) Textile Design

<p>Our students become accomplished and inspirational textile and surface designers for fashion, interiors, products and craft applications as well as textile buyers, and stylists. You will learn how to design for different markets and audiences, on all kinds of surfaces using traditional skills such as screen printing and digital equipment. With access to our Fab Lab, you can use digital technology to challenge the character of materials and texture.<br /></p>

<p>You’ll be encouraged to experiment and expand on your knowledge of fabrics, techniques and processes. Drawing, design research and development, CAD skills, technical knowledge and professional practice will all be integrated into your learning. We also actively support you in entering national and international design competitions. These core skills will help you to gain greater confidence and grow as a designer and textile specialist. You’ll develop creative sophistication, plus an attitude of visual investigation.<br /></p>

<p dir="ltr">Our BA (Hons) Textile Design is an exciting, experimental and supportive space to explore and develop essential textile design skills, through pattern design techniques and material and fabric manipulation. With us, you will develop a firm understanding of the textile industry and develop the traditional and digital skills needed to innovate and create designs and ideas for a wide range of surfaces and applications.</p> <p dir="ltr">We have a love for colour, drawing, material, texture and pattern, with specialist staff and industry-standard resources that focus on Print, Dye, Stitch, Knit, Tufting and many other surface pattern techniques. You will learn how to design for different markets and audiences, using innovative and experimental approaches to traditional and contemporary textile skills and processes. <br /></p>

<p dir="ltr">Our design studio is a dynamic and friendly, professional and nurturing environment to work and learn. You’ll be taught by a team of experienced academics, all of whom run their own creative studios and who have worked with globally renowned agencies and retailers. Our staff proudly mentor the textile designers of tomorrow through their expert knowledge of textiles and their passion for both traditional and emerging textile processes and materials. The programme is supported by a brilliant team of technical staff and visiting lecturers, which in recent years has included prestigious designers such as Timorous Beasties, Zandra Rhodes, Joules, Finisterre, Katie Jones, Dr. Manrutt Wongkaew, Dulux, Anna Gravelle, Bay and Brown textile design agents, and Mirjam Rouden textile design studio.</p> <p dir="ltr">We arrange regular visits from artists, designers and recent graduates to give presentations on their career paths, creative inspiration and top tips on how to succeed in the creative industries. </p> <p dir="ltr">You’ll be introduced to potential employers through exciting live industry projects for top companies that have included Mercedes, Sainsburys Home, Joules clothing, Finisterre, Princess Yachts, Make Southwest and The Eden Project.</p> <p dir="ltr">Through sponsored industrial projects you’ll learn how to meet the needs of clients and see your designs made ready for production, gaining real-life design experience. Study trips have included Heimtextil in Frankfurt, Premiere Vision and Maison&amp;Objet in Paris.</p> <p dir="ltr">After graduating, you’ll be equipped to start your career and capitalise on your design skills, whether designing for large, well-known brands or starting your own independent enterprise.<br /></p>