Textile Design: Print and Surface Design - BA (Hons)

This innovative course will equip you with the skills and knowledge to design and create beautiful textiles. You'll learn about the history, culture, and technology of textile design, as well as the latest trends and techniques in print and surface design. With a focus on sustainability and ethical production, you'll gain a deep understanding of the industry and how to work within it. Our experienced lecturers will guide you through practical projects and live briefs, giving you real-world experience and preparing you for a successful career in this exciting field.

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In addition to the core modules, you'll have the opportunity to specialize in areas such as fashion textiles, interior textiles, or surface design. You'll also have access to cutting-edge facilities and equipment, including digital printing presses, screen printing equipment, and computer-aided design software. Our graduates have gone on to work for top companies in the industry, such as Alexander McQueen and Paul Smith.

Unlock Your Creativity at Birmingham City University - A Leader in Textile Design Education

Birmingham City University is a world-class institution for textile design. Our faculty has a reputation for producing innovative and sustainable designs, and our graduates are highly sought after by top employers. With access to state-of-the-art facilities and expert lecturers, you'll have everything you need to succeed in this exciting field.

Our BA (Hons) Textile Design degree courses nurture fresh thinking and industry-ready creatives through a dynamic and carefully structured three-year program. Our Print and Surface Design option appeals to students who love drawing, but also those who are intrigued by how the pattern can transform a surface. The focus is on exploring the possibilities of image generation by working across the hand and digital processes, to become confident with working with a range of dye and print technologies. Students explore the potential of hybrid approaches incorporating heat-treatment and laser-cutting technologies, testing out how patterns can work on a variety of material bases €“ textiles and beyond. They learn to become confident with creating different design compositions and working with color.

112 UCAS tariff points from A/AS Level with a minimum of 2 A-Levels.