Course summary

Are you looking for a specialist course focusing on designing prints and surface manipulation for textiles? Throughout this degree, you will develop your own creativity and learn about the history, culture and sustainability of the industry. This Foundation Degree will allow you to find and express your personal philosophy of textiles and surface design and develop your own signature style. You will build your skills in areas such as drawing and painting, CAD surface design, hand and machine embroidery and fabric manipulation. Learning from industry-experienced tutors, you will get the opportunity to work with local and national companies such as Moonpig, Surfacephilia and Madaher using a range of traditional and contemporary techniques. The degree will provide you with opportunities to work creatively on live briefs and gain experience in industry. You will have the opportunity to work as a surface designer, completing source drawing and painting, CAD and develop freelance practice with employers; giving you a unique insight into the industry and equipping you with essential work-ready skills. You may decide to progress from this degree onto the BA (Hons) Design Practice (Top-Up) or alternatively gain employment as a freelance designer or work in an in-house design studio.