Fashion Textile Design

Ready to shape the future of fashion? Our Fashion Textile Design course puts creativity, innovation and sustainability at the heart of your journey. You’ll explore cutting-edge textile techniques, push boundaries with your own ideas, and build the skills you need to stand out in the multibillion-pound fashion industry.

You’ll have access to specialist studios and workshops where you can experiment, combine and reimagine processes – helping you discover your own creative voice. Whether you’re drawn to luxury, experimental or trend-driven design, you’ll be encouraged to carve out your own direction and develop a portfolio that reflects who you are as a designer.

You’ll also tackle real-world challenges, exploring how fashion responds to social and environmental issues shaping the global industry today.

• There are plenty of chances to get your work seen – from the DMU Degree Show to New Designers in London, where you’ll showcase your talent to brands, employers and industry insiders.

• Our students gain invaluable experience through placements with leading names like Disney, Calvin Klein, Victoria Beckham, G-Star and Colbalt, as well as independent designers.

• When you graduate, you’ll be joining a network of DMU alumni working with iconic labels such as Alexander McQueen, Vivienne Westwood, Acne Studios, All Saints, Jaguar Land Rover, Marks & Spencer and Next.

• We are members of the UK Fashion and Textiles Association which ensures our teaching stays up to date with the latest developments in the sector and provides valuable industry links that enhance our courses*.*

This is your chance to be part of the next generation of designers shaping the world of fashion textiles.

Course Modules

First year
Block 1: Inquire
Block 2: Explore
Block 3: Connect
Block 4: Futures

Second year
Block 1: Develop
Block 2: Communication
Block 3: Contextualise
Block 4: Advance

Third year
Block 1: Consolidate
Block 2: Refine
Block 3 and Block 4: Resolve

https://www.dmu.ac.uk/study/courses/undergraduate-courses/fashion-textile-design-ba-degree/fashion-textile-design-ba-degree.aspx#what-you-will-study

You deserve a positive teaching and learning experience, where you feel part of a supportive and nurturing community. That’s why most students will enjoy an innovative approach to learning using block teaching, where you will study one module at a time. You’ll benefit from regular assessments – rather than lots of exams at the end of the year – and a simple timetable that allows you to engage with your subject and enjoy other aspects of university life such as sports, societies, meeting friends and discovering your new city. By studying with the same peers and tutor for each block, you’ll build friendships and a sense of belonging.

The assessments are designed to build on each other as you progress in your studies and you will have opportunities to receive feedback on your work throughout your learning journey. Assessment can be varied, but generally will take the form of a visual presentation either as a catwalk, or digital display.

Critical thinking and research skills related to contemporary issues in the global fashion and textiles industry are integrated in each year, alongside career development skills and opportunities. Project briefs will enable you to produce work to a professional standard that responds to current industry demands and you will develop a personal portfolio that can be used to launch your career after graduation.

Our expert course team covers a range of multi-disciplinary specialisms such as fashion print, fashion knitwear, stitch and embellishment. You will also have the opportunity to meet and network with our many visiting lecturers from industry, who have included Phoebe English, Jane Bowler, Kat Marks and Sarah Williams.