BA (Hons) Textiles in Practice

The BA Textiles in Practice course, offered at Manchester Metropolitan University, aims to provide a strong grounding in the field of textiles and equips students with creative, practical, and entrepreneurial skills. The course promotes critical engagement with the design and creation of textiles, while encouraging individual interests and ambitions in textiles, including fashion, interiors, or art practices.Course Content: The course comprises various stages with the final stage involving a self-led major project. In the first stage, students discover numerous textile techniques such as print, weave, embellishment, and knit while understanding their application in textiles for fashion and interiors. Students also explore basic color theory, visual research, and observational drawing. The second stage involves designing and making textiles for specific market sectors and users, both locally and globally. Here, students will explore the impact of production methods as well as socio-cultural and ethical factors on design choices. The final stage involves a self-led project that includes designing, making, and promoting a collection of textiles.Key Modules: Some of the key modules in this course include Textiles and Surface Pattern, Design Studies, Professional and Academic Skills, Design Cultures, and Major Project.Future Careers: Graduates of this course could pursue careers in design studios, freelance design, fashion brands, craft studios, interior design companies, and galleries. Some graduates also progress to further postgraduate study.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.