Textile Design (Hons) University of Dundee

Overview

In this Textile Design (Hons) programme from at University of Dundee , as part of a vibrant studio and workshop culture, you will develop skills in traditional textile processes like screen printing and knit and stitch, alongside more contemporary technologies like 3D printing and laser cutting. Through these mediums you will build and expand your knowledge of colour, structure, pattern, and form.

Dundee is a UNESCO City of Design and home to the V&A Dundee. The city has a rich textile history, and many of our graduates establish themselves in the surrounding area, as well as across the world.

The students and graduates regularly win top awards through live industry briefs, international competitions and at the annual graduate showcase, New Designers.

Teaching methods include:

• lectures
• tutorials
• research
• projects
• one-to-one tuition
• small group discussions
• critiques

You will learn in an open studio where social interaction, peer and group learning, and inter-year participation contribute to a stimulating environment.

Career opportunities:

Many graduates have successful careers as textile designers in areas such as:

• fashion

• interiors

• automotive interiors

• trend forecasters

• buyers

• art therapists

• textile conservation and design

• materials research

• technical innovation within companies

• education