This course focuses on designing textiles for the interior and product markets with an emphasis on realising end applications for designed textiles. Strong emphasis is placed on experimentation and exploration with mixed-media, print, weave, knit and stitch, before choosing a specialism. Live projects, competitions and placement opportunities will address professionalism and employability. Learning includes professional studies and marketing with practical design work to develop creative skills and preparation for a design career.
Course structure
Three levels, each of 120 credits. If you take a Joint you study each subject for 60 credits at each level.
Level 1 modules include:
Surface Design
Textile Structures
Drawing
Constructed Textiles
Surface Pattern
The Context of Design
Thinking Design: From The Outside-In
Level 2 modules include:
Live Project (double module)
Understanding Industry
Material Experimentation
Soft Structures
Textiles for Jewellers
Theorising Design
Urban Places/Design Spaces
Level 3 modules include:
Dissertation/Independent Study
Textile Project Research and Development (double module)
Textile Major Project (double module)
Fashion Accessories
Professional Studies for Textiles
In addition to the University’s standard entry requirements, you should have 200 points from two or more A-levels (or equivalent). Applicants will be asked to attend an interview with a portfolio of creative work. Admission to level 2 is possible for those with relevant prior experience or qualification and a substantial portfolio of work. This course is also available as a four-year extended degree, the first year of which is the Foundation Year Art, Media, Design.
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