BA (Hons) Textile Design

BA (Hons) Textile Design students are based in a large, purpose-built studio which includes sewing machines and a heat press. First year students have access to a shared space, whilst second and third-year students are given their own space in which to work.

Students will have access to a wide range of resources with a drop-in facility so work can be undertaken, provided resource inductions have been completed. For Textile Design students this will include print resources which provides excellent facilities for bookmaking and paper-based printmaking using a range of processes; access to laser cutters; professional-standard, large-format digital printing and print finishing and a vinyl cutter enabling designs to be cut from many types of vinyl.

Textile Design students will also be able to borrow a range of photography equipment including digital SLR cameras for still and moving image, lighting, and a range of support equipment, which can be used in our lighting studios or off-site. Computer suites house networks of Apple Mac computers featuring regularly updated, industry-standard software for a wide range of creative applications that support all our courses and a purpose-built specialist library which includes including special collections of artists’ books, photobooks and illustrated books as well as the University archive. Self service facilities are available throughout, supported by a dedicated and experienced team of library staff.

Graduates have secured jobs in textile print for fashion and interior, design for products and homewares, wallpaper design, flooring and carpets, greeting cards, gift wrap and stationery, product and packaging, CMF design, fashion embroidery, embellishment and accessory design, technologists and product developers, media and publishing, trend forecasting and research, marketing, styling, and merchandising and buying. Others set up their own businesses, producing work as freelance designer-makers, on private commissions or for major brands. Graduates may also continue to postgraduate study.

Creative thinking is at the core of all our courses and the ability to develop creative solutions in a variety of professional contexts is in demand across a range of careers. Our courses embed research, communication, writing and presentation skills. Along with an ability to collaborate with others and a high level of cultural awareness our graduates are also able to create possibilities for career progression in the wider creative economy as part of other industries.