📖Program Curriculum
Year 1
Core Modules
Credits
Principles and Methods: Knit
20.00
This module provides you with an introduction to knitted textiles. The module is delivered in both the studio and workshops aiming to develop both textile specific knit technical skills and creative development skills. Emphasis is placed on the development of traditional knitted textiles both by hand and by machine with the aim of expanding your te...
Principles and Methods: Print
20.00
This module provides you with an introduction to printed textiles. The module is delivered in both the studio and workshops aiming to develop both textile specific print technical skills and creative development skills. Emphasis is placed on the development of traditional printed textiles both by hand and through digital methods with the aim of exp...
Principles and Methods: Surface
20.00
This module provides you with an introduction to surface design and material application. The module is delivered in both the studio and workshops aiming to develop knowledge of material composition and research development skills. Emphasis is placed on the development of non-traditional material compositions trend research and the application of ...
Creative Technology
20.00
This module introduces you to the ways in which technology can be used to enhance and extend design through technical development and presentation of your work. Working to a brief you’ll combine theory with your practice which is extended thorough practical inductions and workshops.
Contextual Studies 1
20.00
In this module you’ll be introduced to a range of theories contexts and cultural themes associated with fashion clothing textiles and costume design. You’ll develop academic and theoretical approaches towards the history of fashion clothing textiles and costume design and the contemporary fashion textiles and costume design for film.
Opportunity Modules
You must choose 2 x 10 credit Level 4 Opportunity modules.
Year 2
Core Modules
Credits
Design and Application
20.00
This is a studio and workshop-based module aimed at developing technical and creative skills in relation to a series of professional briefs. Emphasis will be placed on research skills and the development of primary and secondary source material from which to expand designs.
Design and Innovation: Research
20.00
This studio and workshop-based module provides an opportunity for you to continue developing specialist skills in Textile Design as well as having a more personal approach when choosing subject areas to explore and refine.
Design and Innovation: Realisation
20.00
In this studio and workshop-based module provides an opportunity for explorative material investigation and generation as well as more sophisticated outputs with a focus on several different domains. These might include fashion interiors product or other personally defined markets. Develop a personal interpretation and response to the curricul...
Professional Studies for Textile Design
20.00
This module aims to support your employability by encouraging you to consider and evaluate your design practice within a professional context and further your unique personal identity. You will be guided in the development of your identity as a fashion and textile designer.
Contextual Studies 2: Research Strategies
20.00
The Research Strategies module is designed to introduce you to preparing and planning for your practice-based report in Level 6. Through a series of thematic lectures and seminars the module provides a framework for you to understand and explore cultural knowledge concepts in fashion textiles costume design and the broader field of art and desi...
Opportunity Modules
You must choose 2 x 10 credit Level 5 Opportunity modules.
Year 3
Core Modules
Credits
Research and Development
20.00
The aim of this module is for you to complete a proposal for your final major project evidencing how it will be developed in response to substantial research on the sector and reflection on your previous practical outcomes.
Final Major Project
40.00
This module develops your research practice from the contextual foundation established in previous modules. You are provided with an opportunity to sustain the creative dialogue between their research and subject-based practice enabling you to establish your professional and creative identity through a self-directed brief/proposal.
Professional Practice
20.00
This module will enhance your understanding and appreciation of the roles relationships and responsibilities that can play a major part in progressing and sustaining your professional practice. You’ll be encouraged to undertake commissions and other work-related learning opportunities such as engaging with industry briefs.
Creative and Professional Development
20.00
In this you’ll develop in-depth knowledge of your chosen field of practice which will support the critical appraisal process and inform the social and professional context for your work. You’ll also begin to develop self-promotional material and your understanding of key aspects relevant to business.
Contextual Report on Practice
20.00
