Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - Textile Design

Students will become accomplished and inspirational textile and surface designers for fashion, interiors, products and craft applications as well as textile buyers, and stylists. They will learn how to design for different markets and audiences, on all kinds of surfaces using traditional skills such as screen printing and digital equipment. With access to the Fab Lab, students can use digital technology to challenge the character of materials and texture.

Students are encouraged to experiment and expand on knowledge of fabrics, techniques and processes. Drawing, design research and development, CAD skills, technical knowledge and professional practice will all be integrated into learning. Students will be supported in entering national and international design competitions. These core skills will help to gain greater confidence and grow as a designer and textile specialist. Students will develop creative sophistication, plus an attitude of visual investigation.

BA (Hons) Textile Design is an exciting, experimental and supportive space to explore and develop essential textile design skills, through pattern design techniques and material and fabric manipulation. With Arts University Plymouth, students will develop a firm understanding of the textile industry and develop the traditional and digital skills needed to innovate and create designs and ideas for a wide range of surfaces and applications.

Arts University Plymouth has a love for colour, drawing, material, texture and pattern, with specialist staff and industry-standard resources that focus on Print, Dye, Stitch, Knit, Tufting and many other surface pattern techniques. Students will learn how to design for different markets and audiences, using innovative and experimental approaches to traditional and contemporary textile skills and processes.

After graduating, students will be equipped to start their career and capitalise on their design skills, whether designing for large, well-known brands or starting their own independent enterprise.