Course Overview
This is an exciting yet intensive 2 year course offering the opportunity to experience a wide range of textile practices and design skills through exploration and experimentation with processes, materials and ideas.The 1st year of the course encourages you to explore a variety of textile processes, including printed and embellished textiles, weave and multi-media textiles before more specialist work in 2nd year where you will refine ideas during design development and textile processes in order to produce more resolved design outcomes. The course is intended to provide you with a framework to support you to develop in-depth knowledge and skills associated with this specialist subject.This course will encourage both practical and intellectual skills in a stimulating and supportive environment.You will be introduced to a wide range of research techniques and creative exploration that underpins textile design. When you complete the course, you may be able to progress onto a relevant degree programme at university with exemptions from Year 1 and Year 2 in some cases, or seek employment opportunities in this field.