Textile Art, Design and Fashion BA (Hons) Undergraduate Programme By Ulster University |TopUniversities

Programme overview

Degree

BA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

In first year, this course offers you the chance to work in all our specialist areas with an introduction to embroidery, weave, print, knit and garment construction in our specialist workshops. You will also develop skills in drawing, colour, collage, and CAD in the studios and will learn about the past, present, and future of Textiles and Fashion in seminars and lectures. In second year, you begin to specialise, selecting a pathway best suited to your creative interests and career aspirations. You will develop ideas, work to briefs, continue to develop as an artist or designer and explore digital and traditional skills and technologies. Future careers and the professional skills needed to begin your professional life are explored in second year. Short placements provide essential work experience and competitions offer the chance to have your work seen by the professionals. Between second and final year, we offer an optional placement year or the opportunity to study abroad. In final year you begin with a research project, writing a dissertation or market report and will then devise an ambitious major project and develop a significant portfolio of work and final exhibition. This body of work will showcase your ideas, skills, technical expertise and pathway choice as a textile artist, textile designer, designer maker or fashion designer and your specialism choice in embroidery, weave, print, knit or garment construction. With your future in the creative industries in mind, we also focus on graduate and professional skills to ensure you are well equipped and confident in your future.

Programme overview

Degree

BA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

In first year, this course offers you the chance to work in all our specialist areas with an introduction to embroidery, weave, print, knit and garment construction in our specialist workshops. You will also develop skills in drawing, colour, collage, and CAD in the studios and will learn about the past, present, and future of Textiles and Fashion in seminars and lectures. In second year, you begin to specialise, selecting a pathway best suited to your creative interests and career aspirations. You will develop ideas, work to briefs, continue to develop as an artist or designer and explore digital and traditional skills and technologies. Future careers and the professional skills needed to begin your professional life are explored in second year. Short placements provide essential work experience and competitions offer the chance to have your work seen by the professionals. Between second and final year, we offer an optional placement year or the opportunity to study abroad. In final year you begin with a research project, writing a dissertation or market report and will then devise an ambitious major project and develop a significant portfolio of work and final exhibition. This body of work will showcase your ideas, skills, technical expertise and pathway choice as a textile artist, textile designer, designer maker or fashion designer and your specialism choice in embroidery, weave, print, knit or garment construction. With your future in the creative industries in mind, we also focus on graduate and professional skills to ensure you are well equipped and confident in your future.

Admission Requirements

We recognise a range of qualifications for admission to our courses. In addition to the specific entry conditions for this course you must also meet the University’s General Entrance Requirements. The entry conditions below apply to applicants presenting qualifications from Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland or Great Britain.

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