BA (Hons) Textile Design Bachelor's degree at Falmouth University

A practical module where you'll compile a journal focused on applied colour and pattern through a series of workshops including colour theory, development of colour palettes, yarn and fabric dyeing, screen printing, hand embroidery, warp design, explorations into repeat, differing scale and placement of pattern, block printing, machine embroidery and weaving.

Through a series of workshops, you will build a portfolio showcasing a range of visual research methods, including analytical, observational and experimental drawing, painting and related techniques. Contextual research will introduce diverse global cultures, socio-political themes and environmental influences on creative industries. You will develop effective primary and secondary research skills across physical and digital formats.

Through a series of workshops, you'll create a journal of investigations related to fibre and materials. You'll demonstrate your knowledge and skills in the design and production of a range of textile samples. Workshops include fibre analysis, natural dyeing, fabric handling and composition, print, weave, and mixed media processes, CMF and the sustainable use of alternative surfaces and methods.

You'll produce your first piece of written work. Through lectures and seminars, you'll examine the social history of dress through a range of perspectives, exploring the relationship between fashion, textiles and wider visual culture. You'll carry out research using real garments from Falmouth's extensive Textiles and Dress Collection.

You'll develop innovative and sustainable textile processes through traditional or unconventional means. You'll select an area of textile exploration and creatively experiment to push the boundaries of the technique, whilst adhering to an ethos of responsible and sustainable practice. The emphasis on this module is creative risk-taking and the annotation of trial sampling rather than finished resolved textile pieces.

This module makes use of industry-facing design briefs, with work completed for an external client, partner, competition or exhibition. You'll be taught advanced production techniques and develop personal investigations and creative design thinking with the guidance of your tutors. You'll attend IT workshops and learn how to use digital textile technologies and software to create visualisations of your own designs.

You'll develop advanced core skills that are essential to textile design; these are related to visual research, colour palettes and pattern fit for purpose. You'll attend workshops on repeat pattern design and engineered design. You'll strengthen your knowledge of manufacturing and production methods in response to a raised awareness of conscious design practices in industry and related global environmental issues. The emphasis in this module is investigation into process: the development of alt

You will work in groups to design and make textiles for a specific outcome, reflecting contemporary professional practices. Each group will reach consensus on context, concept, design, and the creation of a coherent collection with a strong professional identity. Through teamwork and active engagement in a shared vision, you will develop transferable interpersonal and collaborative skills. Digital skills development will focus on using collaborative software and shared platforms to support commu

You'll produce your second piece of written work. You'll select a subject topic from 'objects', 'bodies', 'identities' or 'representations'. Lectures and seminars are delivered following these themes. Drawing on art and design history, cultural studies and media studies, lectures introduce theoretical approaches to practice. Seminars provide a range of opportunities to explore theoretical texts relevant to practice.

You'll build your own considered future-focused concepts for the creation of textiles with an enhanced awareness of global and sustainable contexts. Innovation is encouraged through an experimental, process-driven approach to technical and material development making use of advanced production techniques.

You'll complete a dissertation or equivalent, which arises out of agreed individual interests relating to your own creative practice. Through group and individual tutorials, you'll determine the nature, form, breadth and depth of your guided independent study, then draft and produce a substantial body of work.

You'll develop confidence, critical judgment, self-reliance, and the ability to communicate your skills, capabilities, and aptitudes to appropriate professional audiences before and after graduation. The module is focused on the design and production of a body of work that forms a significant part of your portfolio and demonstrates your independence as a designer or practitioner.

Employability is at the centre of this module's focus. You'll identify your professional journey; understanding what makes you unique, knowing your options and ambitions and how to tell your own story as an individual designer. You'll learn how to communicate professionally to potential employers and clients, and will be supported in the development of self-promotional material (digital and physical) focused on the next stage of your creative journey.

You'll begin your foundation year by working collaboratively with others to explore themes of the future. You'll take risks, experiment through play and be supported to break through barriers.

You'll take subject-specific workshops and develop essential technical and practical skills in your area of study. You'll also enhance your analytical and organisational abilities.

You'll enhance your creative and practical skills in your subject specialism by responding to typical industry briefs, underpinned by focused research and experiments. You'll also gain industry insights through guest lectures and workshops.

You'll develop your unique identity in your specialism through the production of a self-initiated body of work. Your final project will be the bridge to your next year, fully supported by evaluative reviews and critical analysis of the work you have created.