What will I learn?
Textiles are the material that we have our closest relationships with, literally clothing our bodies from head to toe, or surrounding our homes with stimulating colour and tactility. Our renowned Textile Design degree puts an emphasis and focus on innovation and craftsmanship. On this course youll use modern and traditional techniques to explore print, knit and surface design, where you then go on to specialise and develop your own unique style in one of the three core areas.Textile design is a fast-paced and engaging industry, this course allows you as a designer to interact with a variety of different elements including colour, materials, pattern, structure and composition. With a focus on three essential areas, print, knit, and surface design, youll engage in design-driven projects, refining your research, drawing, colour theory, design, and workshop technical skills. You'll get taster projects in each of the textile practices, and once you know which one suits your creativity most, you can start to specialise.The Textile Design course is intended to provide you with a wide range of craft and digital making skills, all of which is sought after by employers. Youll explore a range of creative and technical approaches, including innovative drawing methods, the use of trends, CAD for design and presentation, specialist techniques including material knowledge and experimentation, as well as problem solving skills.