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BA (Hons) Textiles for Art, Fashion & Interiors (Part-time)

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COURSE OVERVIEW

Institution Code: C57

UCAS Code: W231

BA (Hons) Textiles for Art, Fashion & Interiors (Part-Time)

Unlock your creative potential with our part-time Textiles degree, designed to nurture independent designers across art, fashion, and interiors. Delivered over five years, this flexible programme combines conceptual enquiry, technical skill development, and industry engagement, allowing you to develop a distinctive creative identity while balancing study with other commitments.

In the early years, you will build a strong foundation in textile design, exploring printed and dyed textiles, stitch and fabric manipulation, traditional and digital printmaking, and creative IT. You will be encouraged to experiment with materials and techniques while engaging with contemporary issues such as sustainability, ethics, and industry trends.

As the course progresses, you will develop design solutions for a range of markets, including fashion, interiors, art and craft, stationery, and giftware. Industry briefs, competitions, and work placement opportunities provide professional insight, and in the later years, you will undertake a Final Major Project, refining your specialist practice and creating a professional portfolio to launch your career.

You will have access to excellent facilities, including traditional and digital print studios, sewing workshops, pattern cutting tables, 3D craft spaces, laser cutting, and photography studios. Personal studio space, flexible working areas, and technical support allow you to develop your practice independently and collaboratively.

Key features of the course include:

  • Flexible part-time study over five years, ideal for balancing other commitments.

  • Opportunities to tailor your degree for art, fashion, or interiors.

  • Work on live industry briefs, competitions, and placements to gain professional experience.

  • Development of creative, technical, and problem-solving skills with expert support.

  • Collaboration with peers across creative disciplines to mirror professional practice.

Modules Overview: Part-Time

Year One:

  • Textile Techniques & Processes (20 Credits)
  • Research and Design for Textiles (20 Credits)
  • Cultural & Contextual Studies (20 Credits)
  • 2D & 3D Textiles (20 Credits)

Year Two:

  • Industry Design Practice (20 Credits)
  • Ethical & Sustainable Textile Design (20 Credits)
  • Industry Link and Competition Project (40 Credits)

Year Three:

  • Advanced Cultural & Contextual Studies (20 Credits)
  • USP Self Branding and Work Placement (20 Credits)
  • Concept Development (40 Credits)

Year Four:

  • Final Major Project: Research, Design & Synthesis (40 Credits)
  • Creative & Critical Research Project (20 Credits)

Year Five:

  • Exit Portfolio and PDP (20 Credits)
  • Final Major Project Realisation (40 Credits)

Collaboration is central to the course, with opportunities to work with students across art, design, and creative disciplines. You will engage with live briefs, external projects, and industry mentors, ensuring you graduate with a professional portfolio, practical experience, and the skills needed to succeed in the textile and wider creative industries.

FURTHER INFORMATION

Ready to stand out and secure your place on our course? Here’s how we elevate your application:

We look at each application individually, considering your grades, interview performance, portfolio and any relevant experience. While we typically expect the following qualifications:

  • A relevant A-Level, or
  • A Level 3 Extended Diploma
We understand that not everyone follows the same path. If you don’t meet the standard entry requirements, don’t worry – there are still plenty of ways to show us what you are capable of! Show your potential through:
  • Relevant academic or work experience
  • A strong, compelling personal statement
  • An exceptional portfolio and interview

What do I bring to the interview?

For this course, you’ll need to bring a small portfolio of your best work, along with a sample of written work that reflects your interest and ability in this field. This is your chance to shine and show us what makes you unique.

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If you want to find out more about what Northbrook College has to offer why not join us at our next open day.
Visit our one of our specialist campuses to see our industry-standard facilities and meet our expert tutors.

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