Combined Honours Programmes

Printed Textile Design (Major or Joint)

Campus: Docklands

Why Study Printed Textile Design as part of a Combined Honours Degree?

Textile Design is an exciting and challenging area which encompasses a wide range of creative disciplines from furnishing fabric design, interior artefacts, wall coverings, fashion fabrics and accessories through gift wrap and card design. The programme is staffed by practising designers, all with a broad range of experience in Textile and Surface Decoration.

Do you have an interest in working in Printed Textile Design and Surface Decoration programmes. The University will involve you in working on 'live' projects in:

Colour and design forecasting
Visual research, drawing/graphic techniques
Researching into the work of Artists and Designers
Learning about the structure of the textile Industry
Working with a range of CAD programmes
Printing and dyeing cloth using a wide variety of processes including hand painting, Silk Screen printing and digital printing
Working on a range of projects that involve you in learning about designing for Furnishing Fabrics, Fashion Fabrics, Wallpapers, Cards and Gift Wrap and Bed linen
Industrial Placement within the UK and abroad

What will I study?

Level 1 - At Level 1 we introduce students to the core subjects that you will need as a textile designer,: Colour, Design Prediction and Forecasting, Repeat Structures, Silk Screen Printing and dyeing, CAD and a Personal Visual Research Programme. As part of this we visit museums and galleries, to sensitise you to the work of contemporary designers.

Level 2 - Having completed the first year, students are now ready to embark on a variety of design projects, some of which are set and run by the Design industry. The second year will involve you designing fashion fabrics, furnishing fabrics, wallpapers, household fabrics (duvets and sheeting), cards and Gift Wrap. You will also enter the Royal Society of Arts (RSA) which is a National Design Competition for students on Design programmes. All projects are designed to encourage students to develop a strong individual identity within their work. Throughout the year there are CAD classes for all students. You will also undertake a Professional Practice programme where you will learn about design costing, and pricing, how to find an agent, how to sell your work, design copyright etc.

Level 3 - At this point students have the option to specialise in either fashion fabric design or furnishing fabric designs. However it is possible to work across both areas as this will give you a broader portfolio of work. The final year consists of a 'Major Project' whereby students write their own programme in consultation with the staff. Professional Practice Project (at Level 2) and produce illustrated design brochures/ cv's business cards to prepare for exhibiting at New Designers, a design fair in London which is a 'shop window' for our students once they graduated.

Which modules will I study?

You can view a full guide to the modules you have to study as part of your chosen pathway, along with a full range of option modules available by viewing the Single & Combined Honours Programmes Guide for Printed Textiles & Surface Decoration

Can I study a Combined Honours Programme as a Part-time degree?

All our Combined Honours Programmes can be studied on a Part-time or Full-time basis. As a Part-time student, you will study the same degree programme, but at a slower pace. You will study up to 4 modules per year (instead of 6 as a full-time student).

Popular Combinations with Printed Textile Design are

Business Management with Printed Textile Design
Information Technology with Printed Textile Design
Printed Textile Design with Business Managment
Printed Textile Design with Communication Studies
Printed Textile Design with English Language
Printed Textile Design with Illustration
Printed Textile Design with Marketing for Design

What can I combine with Printed Textile Design?

We have over 5000 different combinations and you can choose from over 75 pathways. Please visit the Combined Honours Programmes page for a full list

Please note that the timetabling for this pathway is currently under review and some combinations may require evening attendance. Please check with the School of Combined Honours for further details.