BA Textiles: Art, Design, Craft

About the Course

Textiles

This programme allows students the opportunity to work in constructed textiles or surface decoration or to combine both areas of study.

The course encourages creativity and innovation in a vibrant, enthusiastic and friendly working environment. You will be treated as an individual with dedicated studio areas, to encourage and develop existing strengths, explore new skills and discover personal potential.

You will be given opportunities to explore weave, knit, tuft, felt, print, stitch, drawing and digital as an introductory knowledge and experimental base for your work. You will also be encouraged to develop entrepreneurial skills by engaging in live projects and national/international competitions.

You will be provided with the opportunity to experience a range of specialisms in a variety of contexts including fashion fabrics, designer/maker, accessories, textiles for interiors and textiles art.

Your practice is supported by an integrated theory programme enabling you to work confidently and professionally within the context of textiles.

Award
BA (Single Honours)

UCAS Code
W232

This provision has been developed jointly with the Jobs Well Road Campus at Coleg Sir Gâr. UCAS applications should be made via Coleg Sir Gâr (C22) followed by the course code.

Language Choice
English

Course Length
3 years full-time; part-time study available

Entry Requirements

You will be invited to visit the University to discuss the course. Entry is based on individual merit.

Career Opportunities

  • Art exhibition or installation work
  • Design - freelance or in-house
  • Craft - designer/maker
  • Community Artist
  • Primary or Secondary Teaching
  • Art Therapy

Department

School of Creative Arts

Campus

Carmarthen Campus

Typical modules

  • Constructed textiles
  • Digital processes
  • Surface decoration processes
  • Live projects and competitions
  • Specialist skills
  • Advanced creative projects

Key Features

  • Small class sizes in all modules
  • Access to excellent facilities and equipment
  • Strong vocational relevance and links with employers
  • Regular educational visits to exhibitions and events
  • Opportunities to pursue your own areas of interest
  • Final year advanced creative projects on your subject choice