Introduction Back
- An exciting course which enables you to explore a variety of textile disciplines in a stimulating environment
- Excellent and divers workshop faciliti
- The course encourages a multi-disciplinary approach to project work
- Opportunities to experience live projects locally and nationally
- Flexible course offering a broad range of opportunities to develop both intellectual and practical skills, in order to enter any one of a number of creative industries or to work for oneself
- An opportunity to build your own identity within a textile craft context
The aim of the Creative Textile Craft course is to provide you with a stimulating environment in which you can develop your aesthetic, intellectual and multimedia textile craft skills. We encourage you to realise your aspirations and build your 'crafts' identity by learning through making approach. A series of modules and projects enable you to gain experience in many craft areas including printing/hand printing, embroidery, weaving,knitting, feltmaking and rugtufting.
The textile department's workshops are extensive and excellently equipped to allow you to explore a wide range of both new and traditional materials and technologies. Also, 'state of the art' CAD systems can help you to develop and present your ideas
Career opportunities for designer /maker in the creative industry include television, theatre, gallery/museums, fashion and interiors. Teaching or art/craft therapy offer additional career opportunities
Course Structure Back
Year 1
- Visual Research and Development
- Techniques for Textile Crafts
- History of Design
Year 2
- Textile Crafts (Specialism)
- Textile Cultural and Contextual Studies
- Journal (Critical Writing)
- Options
from:
- Textile Art
- Education Placement
- Career Guidance for the Creative Industries
- Languages
Year 3
- Advanced Textile Crafts
- Major Textile Craft Project
- Business Planning and Promotion for Artists and Designers
- Monograph
Contact Back
Paul Squires (Email p.l.squires@hud.ac.uk)
Tel: 01484 472653
Fax: 01484 472826
Last updated Wednesday, July 16, 2003 2:51 PM
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