Digital Design and Media – Surface Pattern and Textiles FdA

On this exciting future focused programme you will explore and develop the creative, technical, critical and personal skills needed in the highly competitive and rapidly changing world of textile design. The course and study methods allow you to engage with the contemporary issues and the modern practices which are transforming the textile design sector. This qualification runs alongside the FdA Digital Design and Media pathways, offering you opportunities for cross-disciplinary debate and shared experiences. Input from local, regional and national practitioners is provided throughout the year. You will develop strong creative and technical surface pattern and textiles skills which will make you highly employable. This programme is also ideal for employees who want to develop digital skills for career progression or to change careers. <br/><br/>Your lecturers are specialists in developing your skills to progress to your next level - most continue to work in the Creative Industries themselves! You will be taught by academics, practicing professionals and technical demonstrators. Staff are currently working on a range of live briefs within the creative sector and some of whom are educated to Masters level.<br/><br/>You can study 2 years full-time or 4 years part-time. Full-time typically equates to two days per week in taught sessions, and part-time to one day per week in taught sessions. On top of this, students are expected to work independently on research, assignments, and practical projects.<br/><br/>If you are interested in studying part-time, please contact Yeovil College University Centre by calling 01935 845454 or emailing university.centre@yeovil.ac.uk.<br/><br/>As well as the Surface Pattern and Textiles pathway, we also offer pathways in Digital Media, Digitial Graphics, Digital Photography, 3D Design Visualisation, Concept Art for Games and Film, and Visual Effects for Film and Games. Some of the modules on this course will be studied collaboratively by students on all pathways, whilst other modules will be specific to the specialist pathway you are studying. In the first Semester of Year 1 (September-February of the first year of the course) students will have exposure to all of the pathways available. If, at the end of this, you wish to switch your specialist pathway then you will have the one-off opportunity to do this in the February of Year 1 of your course. After this point, you will remain fixed on your chosen specialist pathway for the remaining duration of the programme. <br/><br/>**Work Experience and Placement**<br/>You will study Creative Industry Employability Skills and Professional Practice and take part in work experience or work related activity (e.g. live briefs) within the Creative Industries during this programme.<br/><br/>**After the Course**<br/>The qualification gained is Level 5 Foundation Degree Arts in Digital Design and Media [Surface Pattern and Textiles]. The awarding body is the University of Gloucestershire. On successful completion you can progress onto a Level 6 Top-Up Degree at another University, find employment in the Creative Industry or start your own Creative Business.