Textile Design MA
University of Southampton
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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 ...Read more

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 colour
  • forecasting
  • market awareness
  • design layout
  • display strategies

Through 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.

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15th
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17th
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Entry requirements

You'll need a 2:2 degree or equivalent international qualification in a subject relevant to textile design. As part of your application, you'll also be required to submit a a portfolio that shows your understanding and practice of contemporary and ethical textile design. You can read more about the components your portfolio should include in the 'How to apply' section.

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£9,250 per year

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£27,800 per year

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£27,800 per year

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University of Southampton
University of Southampton , Southampton

The University of Southampton boasts a rich legacy of excellence in education, combining over a century of heritage and tradition...

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