Textile Design MA

University of Southampton

The MA Textile Design programme is designed to push your creative boundaries and abilities. It will encourage you to develop a forward thinking approach to both individual and collaborative work through in-studio practices.Through practical experience in the studio, you will have the opportunity to develop your advanced technical knowledge, including drawing abilities, design evolution, and proficiency in heritage techniques.You’ll also develop skills in:trend and colourforecastingmarket awarenessdesign layoutdisplay strategiesThrough group and individual critiques, presentations and workshops, industry practitioners and experts in the field, you will foster a spirit of enquiry which meets a wide range of learning needs and styles.Special features of the programme include:Live projects: meticulously constructed to immerse students in professional, "real-world" scenarios, the projects are set in collaboration with renowned designers affiliated with London Fashion Week and the British Fashion Council.Field trips: encompasses self-funded visits to prominent exhibitions, shows, design studios and production facilities across the UK and/or Europe.Industry events: opportunities to attend trade fairs through membership of UKFT and potentially participate in events such as London Fashion Week and Africa Fashion Week, along with others specific to our professional industry partners.Photoshoots and catwalk shows: as part of your programme, you will learn to style your outcomes, plan and execute photoshoots and/or catwalk shows, working alongside industry contributors, professional photographers, stylists, hair and make-up artists, in the creation of a Look Book.Collaborations: cross-programme, collaborative, student-led, co-curricular activity is organised annually to celebrate diversity, creativity, community and inclusive employability skills.Internship: students are encouraged and supported in identifying and preparing applications with the potential to secure and internship.Our unique philosophy inspires creativity and freedom of expression, through research methodologies, contextual understanding and advanced design theory and practice. Central to our approach is the consideration of interdisciplinary collaborations essential to the future of professional teamwork, as well as materialities that include heritage techniques and ethical practices. You will enhance your awareness, knowledge and skills within the context of contemporary textile design.