Textiles (BA)J420

Textiles offer a rich exploration of materials in their broadest sense for a wide range of contexts and outcomes. We encourage you to take a very experimental approach towards materials and processes to produce innovative, contemporary and questioning design work. This may include textiles: for fashions, interiors or productsas communication or for alternative contexts You will explore combinations and compositions of: imagerydrawingmaterialstexturecolourpattern You will look at textiles in two and three dimensions. We support a wide-ranging approach to drawing and personal research and encourage you to: embrace new technologydevelop new ways of workingstudy traditional and foundational textile techniques in print and mixed mediaconsider sustainability and develop your material awareness Our collaborative work and industry-driven projects will: help you to contextualise your place within the current textile industrygive you insight into addressing current markets and challengesoffer you a rich and stimulating education that prepares you for future employment You will develop strong presentation and computer-aided design (CAD) skills. This will ensure your designs are presented competently and with clear intentions. Our graduates are renowned for their: excellent drawing skillsclear understanding of the requirements of the industryinnovative and professional approach to the discipline Design and Screen Cultures courses are integrated with your practical studio work. These provide a contextual and theoretical underpinning of the holistic nature of contemporary design.