Textiles BA (Hons)

Textiles offers a rich exploration of materials in their broadest sense for a wide range of contexts and outcomes. <br/><br/>We encourage you to take a very experimental approach towards materials and processes to produce innovative, contemporary and questioning design work. <br/><br/>This may include textiles: <br/><br/><br/>* for fashions, interiors or products <br/><br/><br/>* as communication or for alternative contexts <br/><br/><br/>**What you will cover**<br/><br/>You will explore combinations and compositions of: <br/><br/><br/>* imagery <br/><br/><br/>* drawing <br/><br/><br/>* materials <br/><br/><br/>* texture <br/><br/><br/>* colour <br/><br/><br/>* pattern <br/><br/><br/>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: <br/><br/><br/>* embrace new technology <br/><br/><br/>* develop new ways of working <br/><br/><br/>* study traditional and foundational textile techniques in print and mixed media <br/><br/><br/>* consider sustainability and develop your material awareness <br/><br/><br/>**Project work**<br/><br/>Our collaborative work and industry-driven projects will: <br/><br/><br/>* help you to contextualise your place within the current textile industry <br/><br/><br/>* give you insight into addressing current markets and challenges <br/><br/><br/>* offer you a rich and stimulating education that prepares you for future employment <br/><br/><br/>You will develop strong presentation and computer-aided design (CAD) skills. This will ensure your designs are presented competently and with clear intentions. <br/><br/>**Our graduates**<br/><br/>Our graduates are renowned for their: <br/><br/><br/>* excellent drawing skills <br/><br/><br/>* clear understanding of the requirements of industry <br/><br/><br/>* innovative and professional approach to the discipline <br/><br/><br/>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.