Summary
- Birmingham Institute of Art & Design
- School
- School of Fashion, Textiles and Three Dimensional Design
- Duration
- Full Time: 3 years
- Fees
- Full Time: £3,290 per year
International Students: £9,250 International GDL
Overview
Textile design offers the opportunity for a wide range of career outcomes. This course celebrates this diversity.
The course combines personal choices available at each level with a structured specialist approach. Embracing digital technology and traditional craft skills, your creativity, personal talents and professional awareness will be developed throughout the course, leading to a textile design degree in one of five exit pathways – constructed textiles, embroidery, printed textiles, surface design or textile retail management.
Supportive tuition in specialist and combined groups throughout the course fosters the interchange of ideas. The diverse experience of the academic staff reflects the course ethos – all are practising designers/visual artists, many working internationally.
Course Outline
Course Structure
Features of the course include:
- An intensive experience circulating through Constructed Textiles, Embroidery and Printed Textiles followed by a personally chosen specialist focus
- In the second year an elective selected from approximately 20 options offered across the faculty (typical examples currently include Jewellery, Ceramics and Glass, and Fashion Photography)
- Contemporary awareness of Fashion and Interior trends and predictions
- A Contemporary live project and a professional experience module provide a realistic work experience and contact with prospective employers
- An optional international study visit
Students complete their degree in one of five pathways: Constructed Textiles, Embroidery, Printed Textiles, Surface Design or Retail Management. The retail pathway offers an alternative opportunity for design students interested in a career in the retail sector. Cultural awareness and business studies support the practical and conceptual aspects of design.
Your Learning Experience
The supportive learning environment includes a wide range of learning and teaching methods, an experienced teaching team engaged in current research/practice, and studio/workshop experiences supported by e-learning. There is access to both digital technology and traditional textile craft workshops. Equipment includes a Mimaki digital printer, jacquard loom, computerised AVL studio looms, embroidery machines, laser cutting, ceramics and glass kilns, faculty computer provision in addition to traditional facilities including print tables, transfer press, knitting machines, looms and rug tufting guns.
The course actively fosters links with organisations (including museums and galleries) and industry, providing a continuously updated contemporary educational experience.
After your studies
Further Studies
For further information on courses contact Birmingham City University Choices. Tel: 0121 331 5595 Email: choices@bcu.ac.uk, or go direct to the courses section of the website.
Employment Opportunities
Graduates will have employment opportunities as in-house designers (constructed textiles/surface design/embroidery/printed textiles), stylists, freelance designers, designer/makers, marketing, journalism, arts administration, conservation, trainee buyers, visual merchandisers and retail managers.
How to apply
Entry Requirements
A good portfolio, plus one of the following:
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280 tariff points
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BTEC National Diploma with an overall grade of MMM
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Level 3 Diploma in Foundation Studies (Art and Design), with merit or distinction in the final stage
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International Baccalaureate with 28 points
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Equivalent qualification or experience
Application Details
W231 Product Design
Search for this course on UCAS.
For general information about applying to study at Birmingham City University, please refer to the Making your Application section.
International enquirers may contact the International Office for further help and advice.
Fees Notes
If you already have an equivalent level qualification, you may be charged a higher fee for your course. For further information visit the fees area of the Student Info section.
Further Information
The Admissions Officer
BIAD Faculty Office
Gosta Green
Corporation Street
Birmingham
B4 7DX
Tel: 0121 331 5800/01
Email: faye.gelly@bcu.ac.uk