Bachelor of Design - Textiles for Fashion

The Textiles for Fashion major develops strong design capabilities with a focus on fabric printing and knitwear. Graduates will have a human-centred approach to textile design and an understanding of the ethical, social, cultural and environmental values which underpin the design process. They will also be able to engage with relevant technologies in the development of textile design solutions.

What this major covers
The first year of this major focuses on visual, technical and production skills and explores the design of fabrics. Studio-based papers are supported by fashion theory and elective options. In the second year, in the studio, students use specialist print and knit software to create fabric-for fashion products. In the final year of the degree, students put these skills into practice through innovative self directed projects that cover a broad spectrum of textile related disciplines.

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Career opportunities
• Computer aided design technician
• Fabric buyer
• Knitwear designer
• Product designer
• Textile designer
• Textile production management
• Quality control for textile production