MA Textiles, Fashion and Surface Design
Introduction to the Course
As one of the largest and most popular courses of its kind in the UK, you’ll benefit from a unified programme working alongside textile, fashion and surface designers, while pursuing self-directed studies in the discipline of your choice. The course has developed its reputation through word of mouth, longevity and the successes of its alumni and staff. Over twenty years, strong regional, national and international links have been forged and the course now benefits from a multi-cultural environment with students typically coming from India, Pakistan, China, Thailand and Taiwan.
Your Learning Experience
Your learning will be based around studio and workshop practice, with personal programmes of study and joint lecture and seminar programmes. Art, craft and design interpretations of the disciplines are all supported and our highly experienced course team recognise the importance of having a personal and distinctive approach to your work and study. There are also ample opportunities to collaborate, exchange ideas and broaden your perspective.
Situated within the School of Fashion and Textiles, there is a wide range of conventional and CAD facilities available to you including digital print, digital Jaquard and a Gerber fashion CAD suite. There are also specialist facilities available in glass and ceramics.
To support your learning you are encouraged to develop links appropriate to your studies, these have previously included DuPont, Emap, Sandersons and Nicole Farhi.
Career Prospects
Career paths of graduates include freelance and designer/maker practices; employment as designers, buyers, managers in industry or in other related and service industries, including education and the fashion media. A significant number of graduates have started their own companies and labels and may pursue mixed employment.
Graduate Profile: Emma Jeffs
While on the course Emma developed the processes that led to her range of award winning products which can be seen at www.surfacematerialdesign.co.uk. She also began the professional researches which underpinned her future success. Emma was awarded a NESTA Fellowship in 2004, receiving £60,000 to develop her creative work.
