The BA (Hons) Textiles Design course has a vibrant hands-on approach. You'll explore a wide range of textile techniques and surface pattern design. With a strong emphasis on experimentation.
You'll experiment with techniques such as dye, weave, transfer printing, foiling, stitch and digital design. Interpreting them using unexpected technologies and materials. And you’ll create new designs that are at the forefront of textile design.
Our specialist, technician supported, facilities include; digital embroidery, digital fabric printing, laser cutting, rug tufting, intaglio and screen-printing.
We strongly encourage our students to find their niche. Helping them to develop into individual textile designers, artists and makers. We ensure that you have the skills you need to produce a professional portfolio to launch yourself onto your chosen career path.
Why study with us
- Our Fashion courses are ranked in the Top 80 of the Best Fashion Schools in the World for 2020 (CEOWORLD Magazine)
- Fashion and Textiles ranks 1st in the North West for student-staff ratio. (Guardian University Guide, 2023)
- Fashion and Textiles at the University of Central Lancashire ranks 2nd in the UK (Guardian University Guide 2022)
What you'll do
- We work with a variety of industry partners on ‘live’ project briefs to develop your professional skills. And for you to gain an understanding of the industry. You’ll get involved in work shadowing and placements during your second year.
- You'll be encouraged to enter competitions during the course. Many students have gone on to achieve recognition and success in national design competitions.
- You'll have the opportunity to go on research trips in the UK and internationally. These trips are a fundamental part of developing your inspiration for project briefs.
Module overview
Year 1Compulsory modules
• DD1101: Creative Thinking
• FQ1001: Critical Studies in Fashion and Textiles 1
• T11001: Textile Innovations 1
• T11012: Drawing for Textiles
Year 2
Compulsory modules
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FQ2001: Critical Studies in Fashion and Textiles 2
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T12002: Textile Innovations 2
• T12011: Introduction to Pattern
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T12012: Surface Design
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T12014: Experiencing the Workplace
Year 3
Compulsory modules
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DD3992: Honours Project
• FQ3001: Critical Studies in Fashion and Textiles 3
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T13003: Textile Innovations 3
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T13013: Professional Practice & Business Awareness
Course delivery
This course is taught face-to-face at one of our UK campuses.
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. As well as to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.
Future careers in Textile Design
This course is a great starting point for a career in surface pattern design, textile interior design or as a design maker or textile artist.
Our graduates have also gone on to work in printmaking, illustration and graphic design. As well as retail buying, teaching, museum conservation and trend forecasting.
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