Textiles

What does the course involve?

The opportunity to learn and develop a broad range of techniques in felt making, silk paper making, screen printing, hand and machine embroidery, fabric manipulation, pattern cutting and garment construction. You will learn in university-standard facilities which include two classrooms – with one dedicated to screen printing and featuring a heat press machine for felt making – and a sewing machine available for every student. You can then choose to take your own pathway and specialise in whichever techniques you want to pursue and project that passion into your final piece. The chance to be highly creative is something we’re very passionate about! Probably the most exciting part for many students, and where they get their best inspiration, is our trip to the London Fashion & Textile Museum. You will have the opportunity to meet visiting fashion and textile designers to gain a deeper understanding of the design industry from their portfolios and career CVs. We also give you live industry-led briefs to work on.

Course Outline

Coursework
This unit begins with a six-week teacher led ‘induction’ which explores a wide range of media and techniques to inspire the imagination and develop your abilities. This unit covers experimental drawing and painting techniques, printmaking, sculpture, mixed media work including digital experimentation.

This unit allows students opportunities to generate and develop ideas, research primary and contextual sources, record practical and written observations, experiment with media and processes, and refine ideas towards producing outcome/s.

This unit will include a written element as part of your visual investigation. You can explore the theory of art and/or a range of artistic styles that have influenced you in your own artwork.

External Assignment
This unit is an externally set assignment. You will have 15 hours, usually after Easter break, to create a final piece of artwork under exam conditions.