Textile Design BA (Hons)

Program Overview

The Textile Design BA (Hons) at De Montfort University equips students with the skills to become textile designers in the global market. Students specialize in mixed media, print, knit, or weave, and develop their own distinctive design identity. The program emphasizes employability skills, industry collaborations, and sustainability, preparing graduates for careers in fashion, interior design, and lifestyle.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Overview: This program equips you with the practical, digital, and professional skills needed to become a textile designer in the contemporary global market.
It's a deep exploration of the fabric in the world around us, from wallpaper and soft furnishings to transport upholstery and luxury fashion.
• Objectives:
• Develop your own distinctive textile design identity.
• Create dynamic collections across a range of fashion, interior, or lifestyle markets.
• Become a forward-thinking, responsible designer.
• Description:
• You will specialize in one of four areas: mixed media, print, knit, or weave.
• Learn from industry experts and take part in prestigious competitions.
• Develop employability skills through live briefs and opportunities.

Outline:

• Year 1: Experience all four specialist areas (mixed media, print, knit, and weave) before choosing a pathway for years 2 and 3.
• Modules:
• Inquiry: Develop your visual investigation skills.
• Design Development: Develop speculative textile design ideas.
• Year 2: Focus on your chosen specialism and further develop your skills.
• Modules:
• Specialism Technical: Develop technical skills in your chosen area.
• Communication: Explore contemporary issues in the fashion industry.
• Industry: Respond to industry briefs and gain awareness of market points.
• Global Contexts: Develop a body of work for a non-western market.
• Year 3: Consolidate your skills and create a professional-standard design collection.
• Modules:
• Exploration: Create an individual textile design collection for fashion, interiors, or lifestyle.
• Design and Culture: Develop a collection informed by relevant global and cultural issues.
• Major Project or Dissertation: Choose either a project or dissertation to demonstrate your skills and knowledge.

Assessment:

• Assessment methods: Varied, including visual presentations, coursework, and written assignments.

Teaching:

• Teaching methods: Lectures, seminars, practical studio sessions, tutorials, workshops, and self-directed study.
• Faculty: Experts across key fields within the creative industries, including influential textile designers, international design studio directors, specialist makers, textile technologists, scientists, historians, academic researchers, and policy influencers.

Careers:

• Potential career paths: Designer, colourist, buyer, freelancer, production.
• Opportunities: Placements with high-street and high-fashion brands, self-employment.
• Outcomes: Graduates work for companies like Hallmark, George at ASDA, Gilbey & Cheyne Design, Tiger Prints, Osborne & Little, H&M, Warner Fabrics, and Sainsbury’s Home.

Other:

• Employability skills are embedded into the curriculum.

• Study abroad opportunities are available through DMU Global.

• The program is ranked among the best fashion schools in the world.

• The School of Fashion and Textiles is a leader in sustainable fashion and textiles education.

Please note:

• This information is based on the current academic session and may be subject to change.
• Contact hours in your first year will typically be around 19 hours per week, with additional independent study expected.

2024/25 UK tuition fees:£9,250 2024/25 international tuition:£15,750 Additional costs