BA (Hons) Textile Design Degree (Fulltime)

UCAS Course code: W231This is a creative and broad-based textile and surface design degree that aims to nurture the creative innovative and autonomous designers of the future and equip them with the skills required for employment freelance work in the industry or further study at postgraduate level.Key features Personal and artistic development Traditional and digital print facilities and sewing workshop Open access to campus-wide facilities including laser cutter 3D craft workshop pattern cutting tables and photo studios Technical support and regular tutorials

Each application will be assessed individually including a review of your grades interview portfolio/audition and any experience. Typical entry requirements are below but offers may vary: a relevant A-Level or Level 3 Extended DiplomaIn exceptional circumstances if you do not meet our entry requirements your application may still be considered if you demonstrate additional strengths and alternative evidence. This might for example be demonstrated by: related academic or work experience

We use a variety of teaching methods including: practical and creative studio-based workshops discussions lectures/seminars tutorials small group study self-directed study study trips Assessment methods vary between units but could include: presentations (of practical work) journals research proposal sketchbooks/drawings written assignments

Potential careers Freelance or studio designer (fashion/interiors/accessories) Independent designer/maker Illustrator Trend forecaster Buying & merchandising Stylist Teacher training Postgraduate studyIn keeping with the evolving nature of the creative industries many have flexible creative careers being involved in styling art work design commissions exhibitions illustration buying trend forecasting etc. Past students have gone on to MA study eg at the Royal College of