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MA Textile Design
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Objectives
The MA Textile Design is a studio-based, practice-led course demanding a high level of commitment and motivation. Underpinned by a supportive theoretical framework and instruction in professional contemporarypractice, it allows for collaborative opportunities for developing pioneering work within the textile industry. Concern and debate regarding the roles and responsibilities of the designer towards environmental issues are key to the course. It actively responds to the growing awareness of selecting raw materials, the impact of production and the ultimate life cycle of the product, especially concerning its disposal or re-use. Through investigation and innovation you are encouraged to develop solutions which challenge convention, merging design and function.
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Academic title
MA Textile Design
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Course description
Structure
The course follows an outline of three main phases:
Phase 1: Analysis of Practice and Exploration of Methodologies
Phase 2: Development and Consolidation
Phase 3: Resolution
These phases are set within a credit framework of three assessed units: Studio Practice, Advanced Studio Practice (which run sequentially), and Theoretical Studies, running throughout the course.
Studio practice involves evolving and developing a personal programme of studio work and related research. Theoretical Studies provides a framework from which you develop a critical research paper, enabling you to locate your ideas and practice in relation to contemporary debate on cultural and theoretical issues.
Throughout the course you participate in individual and group tutorials, develop skills through Personal Professional Development workshops, on-line resources and postgraduate talks that are organised to introduce you to a range of visiting designers and practitioners.
Career Prospects
Graduates have gone on to careers as textiles practitioners and designermakers either working with or establishing their own major and independent fashion labels. Other opportunities include freelance design work, interior product designers or other industry related careers. Graduates are well placed to go on to further research.
Entry Requirements
-An Honours degree or equivalent academic/professional qualifications
-Written statement of intent
-Selection of recent work
-EU/International students must show proof of equivalent qualification and IELTS 6.5 in English on enrolment
-The College takes into consideration prior learning, alternative qualifications and experience
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