Chichester College Group (inc Brinsbury, Chichester, Crawley, Northbrook & Worthing Colleges) has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
Course information Taught at our arts-specialist campus in Worthing, near Brighton, this is a creative and broad-based textile and surface design degree that aims to nurture the creative, innovative and autonomous designers of the future and equip them with the skills required for employment, freelance work in the industry, or further study at postgraduate level. Facilities include traditional and digital print facilities and sewing workshop. Students also have open access to campus-wide facilities including laser cutter, 3D craft workshop, pattern cutting tables and photo studios. Throughout the course students will produce design solutions for a range of markets including: fashion textiles, interior fabrics and surfaces, stationery, gift, craft/art applications etc before choosing their own specialist pathway, culminating in their final major project. Students take part in Industry projects such as the Bradford Textile Society competition and complete suitable work placements during the second year. Key features Personal and artistic development Traditional and digital print facilities and sewing workshop Open access to campus-wide facilities including laser cutter, 3D craft workshop, pattern cutting tables and photo studios Technical support and regular tutorials Validated by University of the Arts London (UAL) This programme is validated by University of the Arts London (UAL). UAL is a leading education provider in the creative arts, ranked second in the world for art and design (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024). They oversee the standards and quality of our curriculum, which enriches your overall learning experience. Every 5 years UAL reviews course content to ensure that our students are benefitting from a high-quality academic experience. During this process there may be some changes made to the course which are not immediately reflected in the content displayed on this page. The information on this page will be updated once the process has been completed. Please contact us if you have any questions about this or the course via [email protected] For a detailed course description, please click the button under 'Course contact details' in the bottom right of this page.
Subject options
This course offers the following subject options:
- Art and Design
How to apply
29Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- W231
- Institution code:
- C57
- Campus name:
- Northbrook College
- Campus code:
- N
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff
Individual offer conditions will vary. Offers normally consist of successful completion of your current course, which can include a relevant A Level or Level 3 Extended Diploma. Industry experience may also be taken into account.
Additional entry requirements
Interview
Portfolio
Please bring a portfolio of up to 20 sheets of work, as well as examples from your sketchbooks. Include a variety of work that shows the full range of your skills and use of media e.g. research artwork (drawings, paintings, collages, multimedia artwork), developmental ideas, sketchbooks and finished project outcomes. We like to see evidence of the whole creative process from research and initial artwork through the whole development of ideas - to help us see this ensure that at least one of your sketchbooks relates to finished work in the portfolio. What we are looking for: We are more interested in your creative potential rather than assessing what your current course has allowed you to achieve Creative artwork and ideas are more important than finished textile pieces Good observational drawing skills - by this we mean use of any media and in any style - showing your own personal style A feel for colour, form, pattern, texture An interest in your chosen area (have you been to any recent shows, events or exhibitions, whose work do you love, what do you find visually exciting - what are you passionate about?
English language requirements
For international applicants - To provide IELTS for UKVI certificate 6.0 overall and 6.0 in writing with no less than 5.5 in all sub elements.
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| International | £18000 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Northbrook College
Northbrook College
Littlehampton Road
Worthing
West Sussex
BN12 6NU