Commercial Surface Design for Fashion, Interiors, and Textiles University of Greater Manchester

Overview

The University of Greater Manchester's BA (Hons) Commercial Surface Design for Fashion, Interiors, and Textiles course is a dynamic undergraduate degree employing the creative disciplines of illustration, surface design, graphics and photography. Throughout the course, theory-informed practice will help you develop a broad portfolio of traditional and digital design skills.

Key facts

We'll introduce you to the varied working practices of studio designers in the industry and guide you as you investigate the range of materials and products surface designers create. Our expert team will support you to experiment with multi-disciplinary materials and techniques. You can take advantage of our print and embellishment facilities for fabric, paper, wood, plastic, metal, glass and ceramics and explore the possibilities and potential of digital embroidery, laser cutting and printing. You'll also benefit from opportunities to work in our specialist workshops, including photographic studios with dark rooms, industry-standard computer suites running the latest design software, and textile and fine print workshops, as well as in our spacious design studios.

This highly creative course is taught by dedicated professionals with extensive experience in research, design, self-promotion, selling and exhibiting. You'll have the chance to showcase your work to international manufacturers and design studios at trade show events, where continuous links with the industry confirm our up-to-date course content. Our graduates can gain impressive studio positions or operate as freelance creatives designing for both national and international companies.

A key focus of the course is on developing your commercial awareness and entrepreneurial skills. These include marketing yourself, exhibiting work nationally and internationally, working in design studios and how to start your own business. We'll support you in planning for a successful career and exploring alternative choices in the wider creative industries. We also aim to help you develop lifelong learning skills so that you can take ownership of your professional development for the future and maximise your potential for success.

By studying for your BA (Hons) Commercial Surface Design degree at the University of Bolton, you can develop essential knowledge and skills in traditional and digital surface design while experiencing life at our supportive, student-focused, multicultural campus.