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Mixed Media Textiles

An introduction to a wide range of textile techniques, with the chance to specialise in an area of personal interest.

For more information about this course please visit the Bath School of Art and Design website.

Mixed Media Textiles is studied within the Creative Arts programme, and is studied in combination with another subject. We encourage students who would like to have a broader experience of Textiles to apply for this course - you are encouraged to develop your creative potential using textiles to express ideas and to solve design problems. Attention is always paid to the interaction of Textiles with the various subject combinations within Creative Arts - for instance if you decide to combine Mixed Media Textiles and Art the subject may function in a different way than if you choose Mixed Media Textiles and Dance.

Course Structure and Content

Year 1

In Year 1 the modules are workshop based and cover design and textile techniques, fibres, dyestuffs and drawing. You’ll also engage in visual research in support of your technical work, and you’ll understand the inter-dependence of practical, historical, theoretical and intellectual skills.

Year 2

In the second year you’ll continue to develop specialist skills in textile design (printed, woven, knitted, and embroidered) combined with visual research to explore further possibilities. As the year progresses you are encouraged to develop personal ideas and concepts in depth in an individual textile study programme.

Year 3

Your final year allows you to develop your personal ideas and skills in order to prepare a final piece, textile collection and portfolio of work The focus can be towards Textile Art, Textile Craft or Textile Design.

Advanced Textile Workshops and Individual Study Programme

Choosing from a combination of Printed, Knitted, Embroidered or Woven Textiles, you will work across the disciplines and cross the conventional boundaries of techniques and materials to create mixed media textiles that are innovative and original.

Teaching Methods and Resources

Lectures and seminars provide the context for individual studio and workshop practice. You are encouraged to develop your creative potential using textiles to express ideas and to solve design problems.

Assessment Methods

Entirely on coursework and exhibitions. This includes projects, workshops, notebooks, experimental work and seminar presentations.

Career Opportunities

Students are encouraged to develop personal ideas and concepts in depth to prepare them for work as textile artists, designer makers or in the industry (for example, textile conservation; display; textile prediction and promotion). Students may also go on to set up their own businesses.

Entry Requirements

240-280 UCAS Tariff points (eg BCC; BB+AS a), with minimum 80 points from Design subject.

OR Art Foundation course and a portfolio of recent work.

Alternative qualifications welcome.