Textiles BA (Hons)

Program Overview

The Textiles BA (Hons) program at London Metropolitan University fosters design skills and professional identity in textiles. Through a studio-based approach, students explore traditional and digital techniques, collaborate with industry partners, and develop critical thinking and communication abilities. The program emphasizes the relationship between textiles and society, ethical considerations, and the nurturing of a vibrant design community.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Textiles BA (Hons)

at London Metropolitan University is a program designed to help students cultivate their design skills and professional identity in textiles.

Objectives:

• To enable students to conceptualize, and realize innovative and original textile works.
• To develop students' abilities in research, critical thinking, and effective communication of their ideas and design perspectives
• To equip students with the technical and theoretical knowledge needed to succeed in the textile and design industry.
• To nurture students into well-rounded designers with a strong understanding of the relationship between textiles and society, alongside ethical and ecological considerations.

Program Description:

The BA (Hons) Textiles program at London Met emphasizes a studio-based learning approach, empowering students to discover and experiment with various textile-based techniques and technologies. This includes:

• Key benefits :
• Students in this program benefit from learning within design studios.

• A strong focus on both traditional and digital approaches to textile design helps students bridge the gap between heritage and innovation.

• Collaboration with industry partners prepares students for the professional world and provides them with valuable real-world experience.

• Nurturing a vibrant design community where students and tutors work together and share ideas.

Outline:

Program duration:

• Three years full-time
• Six years part-time

Structure:

• The program consists of a series of modules, covering various aspects of textile design including:
• Technical skills:
print, weave, knit, and stitch.
• Conceptual skills: research, critical thinking, and communication.
• Industry knowledge: insights into professional practices and work environments.
• Contextual studies: understanding the historical, social, and cultural frameworks for textiles.

Course schedule:

• Full-time students attend classes on weekdays.

Individual modules with descriptions:

The specific modules offered in the Textiles BA (Hons) program may vary depending on the year of study and the student's chosen specializations. However, some examples of modules include:

Year 1:

• 3D Design and Development 1: Introduces design principles and design processes.
• 3D Workshop Practice: Develops practical skills using various textile techniques and technologies.
• Critical & Contextual Studies 1:: Explores the history and theory of Textiles and contextualizes design within broader cultural frameworks.
• Research and Visual Communication: Focuses on developing research, communication and drawing skills relevant to textile design practice.

Year 2:

• 3D Design Realisation: Refines design and production skills for professional-level results.
• 3D Design and Development 2: Investigates the relationship between design and social/cultural contexts.
• Critical & Contextual Studies 2:: Further develops critical thinking and writing skills, preparing students for independent research and writing.
• Professional Practice 1: Introduces professional practices and career opportunities for textile designers.

Year 3:

• 3D Design and Development 3: Undertakes self-directed projects, culminating in the "Major Project."
• Critical & Contextual Studies 3: Dissertation: Conducts independent research and produces a dissertation on a chosen topic in textile design.
• Major Project Resolution: Textiles: Focuses on professional-level production and presentation of the "Major Project."
• Professional Practice 2: Develops strategies for launching a successful career and establishes a professional creative profile.