The
following information was taken directly from BathSpa
University's printed prospectus.
"A dynamic and demanding course, aiming to create
the designers and innovators of the future.
Why choose this course?
The Course allows you to develop as a textile designer
for fashion or interior spaces. After a common first year
you'll choose whether to follow a Surface Textile Design
route or Textile with Fashion route.
There is a strong emphasis on creativity underpinned by
computer aided technologies and textile craft processes.
Facilities are superb, and include a purpose built digital
textile workshop with equipment for laser printing, digital
embroidery and laser cutting. The Department forms part
of Artswork, the University's Centre for Excellence in
Teaching and Learning.
You will be taught by departmental staff who have strong
reputations as practising professional designers or researchers,
as well as an extensive range of visiting lecturers and
a lively programme of national and international speakers.
About the Course
Year 1 of the course introduces you to the area of fashion
and textiles through studio/workshop practise and theoretical
study-you'll learn techniques and skills in drawing, digital
media, fabric dyeing, knit, print, weave, embroidery,
pattern cutting, sewing skills, You'll also explore historical
and critical studies.
Processing into Year 2 you will be asked to specialise
in one textile area-either knit, print, weave or embroidery.
You also choose whether to follow a Surface Textile design
route or Textile with Fashion route.
Following the Surface Design route you are able to develop
your textiles designs for any area including fashion garments,
accessories, furnishings, wallpaper interior products,
wall hangings, craft objects and artwork.
Following the Textiles with Fashion route allows you to
focus your textile designs for fashion. Workshops and
taught sessions are also provided in the area of fashion
design, pattern cutting, draping and construction. During
this year you have the opportunity to engage in live and
industry projects, enter competitions and undertake work
placements.
In year 3 you are encouraged to develop independently,
furthering your individual direction along the Surface
Design route or Fashion route. Both routes culminate in
public exhibition. Surface Design students may also be
selected to exhibit at the New Designers show in London,
while Fashion students may show at Graduate Fashion Week
in London."
If you may have further questions or concerns about this
program at Bath Spa University or for other programs please
contact
representative Popabroad for further information.
