MA Textile and Surface Design

The Textile and Surface Design MA at Birmingham City University is a dynamic course that demands critical thinking, innovation, and business acumen. It encourages students to push boundaries with their creative practice, develop their practical skills and extend their knowledge into the increasingly complex world of textile design.Course Content: The course covers several key areas such as innovative design, making and prototype production, research practices, marketing, and business strategy in the field of textile and surface. Beyond these theoretical studies, students are also given practical work opportunities like placements, collaborative projects, or live briefs with industry.Key Modules: The essential modules include ‘Design Process’ which focuses on innovative design concepts and ‘Technical Process’, where students learn to bring these concepts to life. The module ‘Professional Process’ provides insights into professional and freelance practices, while ‘MA Project’ allows for an in-depth exploration of a chosen topic, under professional guidance.Future Careers: The course opens up various career opportunities for graduates. They can turn into artists, work for design consultancy services or in the retail sector, engage in freelance surface pattern design and styling, and also hold positions in trend forecasting and visual merchandising. Career opportunities also exist in textile manufacturing and printing or in design for home or apparel.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.