Textiles Practice

The Foundation Degree in Textiles Practice has been specifically developed for those wishing to develop professional practice in textile art, contemporary craft and designer-made products. The course will develop your technical skills in mixed media, stitch and constructed textiles, as well as focussing on researching ideas and developing original designs. Links between historical and contemporary practices in textiles will be made through guided research and individual practice.

The unique part-time course format has been designed for those from non-traditional learning routes and learners who need to organise study flexibly around other commitments.

“Over exceeded expectations of what we would learn, achieve and produce by the end of the course…loved the experimentation with techniques”
Year 1 Sketchbooks for Textiles module student

“More than met all expectations. Found that it has really helped develop my confidence and skills”
Year 1 Sketchbooks for Textiles module student

“Learning and teaching is exceptional with good practice as standard”
Sharon Watts, External Examiner report 2021

The on-site Bradford College Textile Archive is widely used for teaching and independent student research. Students also have access to industry-led talks and activities via our industry links with the Bradford Textile Society, and local art networks. Students will be able to use a dedicated textile print room, handweaving looms, printmaking facilities, sewing machines, digital suites and a yarn store.

The programme is delivered part-time over four years. With level 4 modules studied in years 1 and 2, and level 5 modules completed in years 3 and 4.

Level 4:

Sketchbooks for Textiles (20 credits)
Mark and Surface (20 credits)
Colour and Material (20 credits)
Practice in Context 1 (20 credits)
Introduction to Creative Research (20 credits)
Textile Project 1 (20 credits)
Level 5:

Creative Research 2 (20 credits)
Constructed Textiles (20 credits)
Mixed Media Textiles (20 credits)
Textile Project 2: Individual Project (40 credits)
Practice in Context 2 (20 credits)

Assessment tasks are linked to the learning outcomes for each module and are completed by the end of the module. Assessments generally take the form of course work in the form of specific project briefs appropriate to each module, which may include some of the following:

Research files
Sketchbooks, drawing and visual journals
Illustrated reports
Textile sampling
Finished products
Verbal and visual presentations
Exhibitions or portfolios
Formative assessment takes place throughout the course, during feedback at one-to-one tutorials and through peer review at group critiques. This feedback is aimed to support the learner’s development and does not contribute to a final grade.

Written summative assessment will be provided by the module tutor after the module has been completed. Verbal feedback may also be offered during tutorials to provide clarification.