BA (Hons) Design Crafts (Textiles)

What will I study?

The course combines studio projects and practical workshop based sessions, where ideas and making are integrated. Students have a base studio, where design development, group tutorials, crits and presentations take place. Modules combine lectures, workshops, seminars, and tutorials, and encourage a high level of debate and interaction. Students are encouraged to see their learning as an interactive experience, in which they play an active part, so that they emerge as resourceful and independent professionals, committed to pursuing their ambitions beyond graduation. The degree is staffed by practicing professionals, and Visiting Lecturers who regularly contribute specialist expertise.

You will work with traditional techniques and integrate new technologies in large workshops, with expert technical support. The workshops are the focus of the student experience our students are using the latest laser cutting and rapid prototyping equipment as well as the traditional equipped workshop to develop their practice.

A particular feature of the course is its practical workshop programme, establishing and refining your understanding of the tactile qualities and properties of materials and how they can be manipulated to express your ideas. This awareness and sensibility is also developed through progressive studio projects, providing an initial framework for individual research and creative interpretation, which eventually allows you to focus your interests and establish your unique identity.

Level 4

Module

• Introduction to Core Design Skills
• Introduction to Design Principles
• Professional Design Studio (1)
• Design Theory (L4)

Level 5

Module

• Core Design Skills (2)
• Professional Design Studio (2)
• Design Theory (L5)
• Design Principles (TEXT)
• Year Abroad
• Professional Work Experience 30: Design

Level 6

Module

• Sandwich Year (Creative Arts)
• Professional Design Studio (3)
• Major Degree Project (TEXT)
• The Degree Essay (L6)
• Year Abroad