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Textile Design BA (Hons)

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Textile Design BA (Hons)

Why choose this course?Our excellent textile design andproduction facilities mean that this courseis distinctive in offering a rich combinationof traditional and advanced newtechnology.

We have strong links with the industry andwe’ve been identified by the WorshipfulCompany of Weavers as one of only sixuniversities in the UK to receiverecognition as a centre for excellence inweave.

What you’ll coverAbout the courseThis is a specialist course, whichemphasises highly creative textile designfor fashion, interiors and personalexpression and celebrates the use of bothtraditional and sophisticated newtechnology. You'll develop textile designskills and gain an in-depth understandingof a constantly changing industry.

How you’ll learnYou'll develop and realise your potentialthrough a varied programme of studio-based projects, lectures, debates,competitions, live project work, groupcritiques, field visits, tutorials, technicaldemonstrations, written assignments,seminars and practical workshops.

Your careerTextiles is a global industry and offers youmany opportunities to travel as part ofyour career. This course will prepare youfor an exciting career in printed, knitted orwoven textiles. You could work as adesigner and also in a variety of rolessuch as buyer, merchandiser, stylist orillustrator in a wide range of organisationsassociated with the international textileindustry.

During the course you’ll be encouraged todevelop your own industry networks tohelp you get started after graduation. 

You’ll have the option of taking aplacement between the second and thirdyear to gain work experience and developyour CV.

AUTU

MN Visual Studies for Fashion and

TextilesIntroduction to Fashion and Textiles

Contextual Studies 1 Design for TextilesSTAGE ONE

OptionsYou’ll have the option to undertake a oneyear industrial placement which oncompletion, will give you the additionalqualification of the Diploma in ProfessionalPractice. You’ll study: ▪ Contemporary Issues In Professional

Practice▪ Applied Professional Practice

There is also the opportunity to study atpostgraduate level at the University ofDerby, on our MA Fashion and Textilescourse.

Where you will study: Derby Campus – Markeaton Street site.

Entry requirements: Academic – 260 UCAS tariff points, ofwhich at least 220 must be from yourInternational Baccalaureate or equivalentqualification.

Language – A qualification such as IELTS6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in all areas) orTOEFL – 550 (paper based), 213(computer based), 80 (internet based).See our website for other acceptedqualifications or phone us: +44 (0)1332 591698.

Duration: 3 years full time

Course fees: £10,510* per year*These fees apply if you are starting this course between

September 2013 and August 2014. We recommend you

check fees as they can change. Costs can increase each year.

Start date: September

UCAS Code: W230

SPRING

AUTU

MN

Contextual Studies 2 Directed Projects in Textile Design 1

Project Research in Textiles Directed Projects in Textile Design 2STAGE TW

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SPRING

AUTU

MN

Contextual Studies 3 Negotiated Study in Textile Design

Independent Study in Textile Design

STAGE TH

REE

SPRING

Textile Direction

Additional informationA European and cultural fieldtrip isundertaken in the final year of study.

You will also have the opportunity to takepart in national and internationalcompetitions.

Our students’ recent successes and awards include:▪ Selvedge Prize for Excellence in

Knitwear▪ New Designers First Prize Award (2

awards)▪ Bradford Textile Society, 13 prizes

including The British Textile DesignersGuild Award

▪ Exhibitor at Texprint▪ Selection for Ratti Foundation (Milan)▪ Shortlisted for sponsorship by Hermes

On completion of the course, you’llshowcase your work at our final year degreeshow and at New Designers in London,giving you the opportunity make vitalindustry contacts.

Get in touchKay Bolderson

E: adtenquiry@derby.ac.uk

T: +44 (0)1332 593216

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