COURSE OVERVIEW

This part-time creative and broad-based textile and surface design degree aims to nurture the creative, innovative and autonomous designers of the future. The course will equip you with the skills required for employment, freelance work in the industry, or further study at postgraduate level.

The first year of study introduces students to core skills and techniques through a series of creative workshops. These typically include design development, printed textiles, knitted textiles, stitch, fabric manipulation, pattern cutting, garment construction, drawing, traditional and digital printmaking, and creative IT.

Students will be encouraged to develop an exploratory and experimental approach to design underpinned by an understanding of contemporary issues such as sustainability, fabric knowledge, industry trends, and extensive creative research.
Throughout the course students will produce design solutions for a range of markets including fashion textiles, interior fabrics and surfaces, stationery, gifts, craft/art applications, etc before choosing their specialist pathway, culminating in their final major project.
Students take part in Industry projects such as the Bradford Textile Society competition and complete suitable work placements during the second year.
Students can expect to have open access to facilities following induction, resulting in a flexible working environment that supports their creative studio practice. Our bright and airy design studio is open plan and all students have their own personal desk space.Please note: this is the part-time version of our full-time Textile Design BA (Hons) degree programme.
Key features

• Personal and artistic development
• Traditional and digital print facilities and sewing workshop
• Open access to campus-wide facilities including laser cutter, 3D craft workshop, pattern cutting tables, and photo studios
• Technical support and regular tutorialS

How will I be assessed?
We use a variety of teaching methods, including:

• practical and creative studio-based workshops
• discussions
• lectures/seminars
• tutorials
• small group study
• self-directed study
• study trips