Art and Design (Textiles)

Course summary

Students will explore a range of textile media, techniques and processes. Students can develop skills using both traditional and new media. Students explore drawings for different purposes and relevant images and resources relating to a range of art and design topics, gaining inspiration from both historical and contemporary fashion and textile artists and designers. The emphasis is on primary research to inspire design development; therefore, the students should visit a variety of exhibitions and galleries over the two year course. Students can work in a variety of areas of textile design such as those listed below. They may explore overlapping areas and combinations of areas. - Fashion design Fashion textiles - Digital textiles - Printed and/or dyed fabric and materials - Domestic textiles and wallpaper - Interior design - Constructed textiles - Art textiles - Installed textiles