Our course uniquely combines textile craft traditions in print and weave with exciting innovative materials based textile design. You create textiles for fashion, interiors, fine art and architectural contexts. We believe that practical skills, creative judgement and professional confidence develop through engaging in the designing, making and evaluation of textiles. Studio work encourages student centred learning, building self-reliance, encouraging experimentation and promoting enthusiasm for the expanding field of textile design.
You have access to our well equipped design studios, including:
extensive print and weave workshops
excellent dye labs
a dedicated ICT suite
computerised dobby looms
digital printing facilities
laser cutter.
You also have access to the unique collections and resources of the Crafts Study Centre.
Our course team are practicing researchers, professionally involved in a range of textile practices, exhibiting and publishing internationally. You undertake a work placement as part of a second year unit and the course has links with contemporary designers, makers and the creative industries.
Refer to UCA website: www.ucreative.ac.uk For an explanation of qualifications, have a look at our IAG page on this site www.creativeway.org.uk/quals.
A Progression Agreement is a formal arrangement between two or more
education providers. It spells out what a learner needs to do to be
considered for a place on a named programme of study. Progression Agreements
may vary in the conditions they specify but they all aim to give guaranteed
pathways into higher education.
Advice on courses and careers:-
The Creative Way IAG team provides a specialist service for anyone
interested in finding out about courses and careers in the creative and
cultural industries. We can provide information direct to Students,
Parents/ Carers, Tutors and Careers Advisers via email, phone or organised
workshops and 1 to 1 sessions.
To find out more, visit our IAG page on this site on
http://www.creativeway.org.uk/IAG Or contact one of our career advisers: Matt Ball 07889 001764
m.ball@uel.ac.uk or Sarah
Comerford 07515 051509
s.comerford@uel.ac.uk