Textile Design BA (Hons)

About the course

Reasons to study the Textile Design BA (Hons) degree at DMU

• Builds strong design and technical skills in a broad range of textile techniques and processes across print, mixed media, knit and weave

• Techniques include fabric manipulation, hand and machine stitch, digital imaging and printing, digital embroidery, jacquard weaving and knitting, screen printing, weave and textile dyeing

• Contemporary practitioners support the course team in developing your design work

• Leads to careers in the design marketplace including textile design for fashion, interiors, gift wrap and cards, fabric buying and production, and as studio-based, freelance designers and designer-makers, and teachers

The first year introduces the fundamental aspects of design including drawing and observational interpretation, media and material exploration and design development. All pathways share a common first year, where you experience a variety of textile disciplines such as stitch, fabric manipulation, knit and weave and screen printing. Seminars on relevant global issues cover sustainability and fair trade.

In the second year you explore innovative design for a variety of different markets and applications. Projects and live briefs for interiors, fashion, card and wrap allow you to explore different designing styles and employment options.

The final year encourages you to be commercially relevant, ambitious in concept, process and realisation of your design. You can also benefit from links with industry through live commercial projects, and participation in national and international competitions and work placements.

Mixed Media Textiles pathway
This surface manipulation pathway focuses on the creation of contemporary, innovative collections of textiles and products, with interior and fashion applications. An individual approach includes processes such as Cornely and Irish stitch (hand, machine and digital), fabric manipulation and sculptural textile construction and embellishment.

Printed Textiles pathway
Focuses on inventive use of printing and dyeing processes by translating imagery onto a variety of textile surfaces. Devore, discharge, acid and reactive printing, flocking, foiling and digital printing are some of the options.

Constructed Textiles pathway
Focuses on woven and knitted textile design for fashion and interiors, where you explore structure to its fullest extent and be innovative with use of yarn, fibres and dyeing.

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Key facts

UCAS course code: W231

Duration: Three years full-time, four years with optional placement, six years part-time

Institution code: D26

Entry and admission criteria

2013

A good portfolio and normally:

• Art and Design Foundation or
• 260 points with a minimum of 160 points from 2 full A levels and including grade C in Art and Design (AS/A level) or
• National Diploma MMM or
• International Baccalaureate: 28+ Points

Five GCSEs grades A* - C including English Language or Literature at grade C or above.

We also accept the BTEC First Diploma plus two GCSEs including English at grade C or above

Interview and Portfolio

UK applicants with relevant qualifications will be invited to bring their portfolio of work to an open day and interview.

Overseas applicants will be invited to send samples of their work. For further details check our international students portfolio page|.

International Students

If English is not your first language an IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent when you start the course is essential. English Language tuition, delivered by our British Council-accredited Centre for English Language Learning, is available both before and throughout the course if you need it.

Teaching and assessment

This includes lectures, demonstrations, individual and group tutorials, seminars, laboratory work, critical reviews, presentations and self-directed studio practice.

Course modules

Year one

• Textile Design and CAD
• Design in Context
• Observation and Interpretation

Year two

• Textile Visions
• Contemporary Design Practice
• Technical Design Innovation

Year three

• Portfolio Development
• Major Project
• Professional and Contextual Studies

Graduate careers

Opportunities include freelance designer/maker, designer for industry, buying and production, gallery exhibitions, private and public commission work, demonstrators, art therapy, gallery and retail opportunities and teaching.

Graduates work for companies such as Hallmark, George, Lucy Woodhouse Studio, Gilbey and Cheyne, Tiger Print, Osborne & Little, H&M and Warner Fabrics.

Fees and funding

2013 entry

UK/EU Fees: £9000
International Fees: TBC

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Scholarships

Learn more about our Undergraduate scholarships and awards| information.

Facilities

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You share a lively studio area, which is used for drawing and painting. The course processes, a digital fabric print facility and a CAD area. There is open access to sewing machines, paper-making, felt making, batik and tapestry-weaving facilities during term time is also equipped with a large print room with extensive facilities for dyeing and printing.