BA (Hons) Textiles and Surface Design with foundation year

The BA (Hons) Textiles and Surface Design with Foundation Year course at the University of Bolton offers a four-year, full-time study path with an added Foundation Year that helps students to develop the core skills required for future success in the textiles and design industry. The course emphasizes creativity, craftsmanship, and individualistic expression, alongside fundamental technical skills, enabling aspiring designers to explore different aspects of textile and surface design and excel in different mediums and techniques.Course Content: The program commences with a foundation year that builds knowledge about the fundamental aspects of design. After the completion of the foundation year, the course moves on to training the students in contextually relevant design, exploratory textile practices, professional design practices and extends onto a final major project focusing on individual interests and preferences in the field of textiles and surface design.Key Modules: Some critical modules in the course are Drawing Techniques & Processes for Artists & Designers, Introduction to Textiles & Surface Design, Diversity & Creativity in Textiles & Surface Design, Extended Studio & Workshop Practice in Textiles & Surface Design among others.Future Careers: The course equips students with skills and experience suitable for a wide range of careers, such as textile artists, freelance designers, pattern cutters, design consultants, teachers, stylists, visual merchandisers, and various roles within the craft industry. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.