Textiles: Innovation and Design

www.lboro.ac.uk/creative-arts/textilesCreative Arts

GUARDIAN UNIVERSITY GUIDE 2015-2019TOP 3 IN THE UK FOR TEXTILES

DLHE, 2017 GRADUATES 97% OF RECENT GRADUATES IN WORK OR STUDY*

QS WORLD RANKINGS 2019TOP 30 IN THE WORLD FOR ART AND DESIGN

www.lboro.ac.uk/creative-arts/textiles Placement opportunity Study abroad Additional award

Year 1 Areas studied include drawing, modern and contemporary art and design, visual research and design development for textiles and textiles process and exploration.

Year 2 Areas studied include materials, processes and conceptual applications, sampling and textile manufacture and professional and business practice.

Optional placement/study yearOptional professional placement or overseas study.

Final yearAreas studied include a textiles research report, textiles innovation and interaction and final project textiles studio practice.

Graduate destinationsRecent graduates are employed as designers and buyers in major national and international fashion and interior companies, as stylists for fashion and interior magazines, and a whole range of other textiles and textiles-related employment, whilst others are self-employed as freelance designers and textile artists.

BA (Hons) DPS/DIntS* 4 years full-time sandwich# UCAS code: J420

BA (Hons) 3 years full-time UCAS code: WJ24

Typical offersA level: A typical offer for applicants without a foundation course is ABB from 3 A levels.

IB: 34 (6,5,5 HL).

BTEC: Applicants with a BTEC Foundation Diploma/ BTEC National Extended Diploma (or similar) will be considered.Entry requirements correct at the time of print. Please check our website for the latest version and other qualifications.

*DPS/DIntS: Diploma in Professional/International Studies.#Please note that you can move between the three-and four-year versions of the same course once enrolled.

Textiles: Innovation and DesignTextiles at Loughborough enables students to gain high-level practical skills in drawing, design and making, through specialist pathways in printed textiles, woven textiles, multi-media textiles and integrated digital practice. The programme combines experience of traditional and hand processes with digital technologies, and has extensive links with industry.

This innovative course takes a commercially relevant approach to the field of textiles. We have a long-standing international reputation for the quality of teaching, high calibre of graduates and the quality of design work achieved by our students. We regularly win awards and commissions, with students exhibiting their work around the UK and abroad. Our strong industry links and partnerships provide live project briefs and experience, from eminent international companies.

PLACEMENT YEAR OPTION AVAILABLE

ON ALL OF OUR COURSES

—“The team at Loughborough has excellent

connections to industry - from fashion to interiors to automotive. An industrial placement working for an automotive

textile supplier was an amazing way to gain experience in the field before graduating.

During my final year, I was selected to exhibit at New Designers, in London, and continued to network and make connections, which led

to the beginning of my career as a colour and materials designer in the

automotive industry.”—

SophieBA Textiles: Innovation and Design

Colour and Materials Designer, McLaren Automotive

—“The variety of projects covered on the course and the constant support from tutors helped broaden my knowledge and understanding

as a designer. The outstanding facilities gave me the freedom to experiment and explore a broad range of practices, resulting in a great portfolio of work and the confidence to take

on the creative industry.”—

JamesBA Textiles: Innovation and Design

Assistant Creative Consultant, BDA London

The course covers a range of fundamental skills required to work in the industry, which are transferable to a wide range of careers in other fields including research, drawing, design development, workshop practice and process, colour and trend awareness, and critical and contextual understanding. The skills gained by our students also mean they are well placed to enter the fashion industry, with many choosing to build on the experience and connections gained from their placements with fashion houses.

Companies providing recent placements:Alexander McQueen, LondonAnna Champeney, Galicia, SpainASOS, LondonDunelm, LeicestershireH&M Hennes, Stockholm, SwedenHugo Boss, New YorkJenny Packham, LondonJimmy Choo, LondonLiberty, LondonMarks & Spencer, LondonMary Katrantzou, LondonNext, LeicestershirePaul Smith, LondonPhilip Treacy, LondonWarehouse, London

*Full-time UK first degree students available for work or study.

Fantastic facilitiesOur facilities are based in six Creative Hubs:• Hub 1: Creative Digital Technology and Photography• Hub 2: Print, Dye, Weave, Stitch and Digital Embroidery• Hub 3: Wood, Metal, Plastics and Laser• Hub 4: Painting and Print Making• Hub 5: Ceramics and Mouldmaking• Hub 6: Performance and Rehearsal Spaces, Costumes,

Sets and Props INSPIRING FACILITIES

6 CREATIVE HUBS

An increasing number of our students choose to work with sustainable materials and processes, or to upcycle materials as part of their work. They are supported by staff who are actively involved in research into improving sustainability within textiles.

As well as structured teaching, your evolution as a designer/practitioner is supported by the development of excellent practical skills leading to an accomplished portfolio of designs, prototypes and finished pieces fully supported by research and development work. Many of our students have also gone on to set up their own businesses having been advised and supported on varying elements of entrepreneurialism.

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The information in this brochure was correct at the time of printing and is applicable to 2020 entry only.