Textile Design: Print and Surface Design with a Foundation Year - BA (Hons)

The Textile Design course at Birmingham City University offers a comprehensive education in print and surface design, covering a wide range of techniques and technologies. Students will learn how to create innovative designs for a variety of textile products, from fabrics and wallpaper to fashion and home furnishings. The Foundation Year provides a solid foundation in the fundamental principles of design, color theory, and materials science, before progressing to specialist modules in print and surface design. This course is ideal for students who are passionate about creating beautiful and functional textile designs, and want to develop their skills and knowledge in this exciting field.

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The Textile Design course at Birmingham City University has strong industry connections, with guest lectures from leading professionals in the field and opportunities for work experience and placements. Students will also have access to state-of-the-art facilities, including digital printing equipment, dyeing and finishing machinery, and a dedicated textile laboratory.

Unlock Your Creativity at Birmingham City University - The Perfect Place for Textile Design Enthusiasts

Birmingham City University is a leading institution for textile design, with a long history of producing successful graduates who have gone on to work in top fashion houses, textile companies, and design studios. The university's location in the heart of Birmingham also provides easy access to the city's vibrant cultural and creative scene, offering students a wealth of inspiration and opportunities for collaboration.

Our BA (Hons) Textile Design degree courses nurture fresh thinking and industry-ready creatives through a dynamic and carefully structured four-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. Studying with us will provide you with the skills, insights, and experiences required to succeed in a broad scope of professional textile-related roles. Our Print and Surface Design students secure placements at design studios, trend prediction companies, and manufacturers, and designer-makers €“ companies (large and small) where pattern and its relation to surface are key.

80 UCAS tariff points.