Course Summary
With an industry looking towards the future of textiles, we consider all aspects of theory and design that drive the innovation of textiles such as the political, economic, social, technological, environmental and legal climate that will shape our students thinking towards being future pioneers of tomorrow’s world.
Textiles at UEL seeks to go beyond the surface of well used methods such as print and surface design and encourages our students to look towards the future with new and exciting digital processes and back again at the innovative fabrications of heritage crafts from the past. The course aims to provide you with a rich learning experience in applied textiles, which will focus on highly creative design solutions for fashion, interiors and the home.
You will have the opportunity to embrace fashion and textile futures, new materials and technical innovations in the production of innovative applied textiles across all mediums. In addition, sustainability and ethics are at the heart of all the modules you will study.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
- Application of ideas and concepts within the textiles process
- Extension of visual vocabulary through research and observation
- Demonstrate an awareness of cultural, economic, sustainable and ethical issues relating to the global textiles design industry.
- Ideas and concept generation for textiles
- Individual and collaborative responses to set textile projects
- Critical thinking, reflection and evaluation of creative practice
- Independent study skills
- Experimentation and making appropriate use of materials and processes
- Articulating ideas and concepts effectively
- Developing visual research to reflect originality and innovation in textiles
- Effective management and organisation of time
- Presentations, individually and in groups
- Acknowledgement of the work of others, both professionals and within peer group
- Selection and evaluation of information from a wide variety of sources
YOUR FUTURE CAREER
- Colour, Materials, Finish (CMF) Designer
- Assistant Designer
- Textiles Designer
- Fashion Textiles Designer
- Interior Designer
- Material and Sample Developer
- Experiential Design Developer
- Specialist Material Designer
- Technical Director of Raw Material
How you'll be assessed
You will be assessed on project and module courseworks through practical work in the production of textile samples, design portfolios, research files, design dossiers, presentations, exhibitions and reflective reports. In year one you will be assessed at the end of each project based on individual and collaborative research, development and final design outcomes. In year two further development of skills and knowledge are assessed in each module, and in year three you will be assessed on your final major project, design competitions, enterprise, exit portfolio and written contextual reports.
All years are assessed 100% on coursework (generally two courseworks per module). If you opt for the 4-year sandwich course you will also be assessed on one 100% coursework comprising of a written report focused on their experience and knowledge gained on their placement year.
The approximate percentages for this course are:
Year 1: 50% coursework, 50% practical, 0% exams
Year 2: 50% coursework, 50% practical, 0% exams
Year 3: 50% coursework, 50% practical, 0% exams
You will have the opportunity to gain feedback from your lecturers, peers and our industry partners. We aim to provide feedback on assessments within 20 working days.
WITH PLACEMENT YEAR
This course offers the opportunity of year-long placement between years two and three. If you choose to take this option, you’ll spend your third year on a placement with a relevant company or organisation, adding valuable practical experience to your growing academic knowledge.
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