Contemporary Textiles | Foundation / Pathway program | Engineering & Technology | On Campus | 2 years | Blackburn College | United Kingdom

Our exciting Foundation Degree in Contemporary Textiles will help you to develop your ability to transform initial ideas and concepts into innovative textile based pieces. Modules are delivered by experts from a range of design disciplines as well as textile specialists. You will develop an understanding of current trends, historical/contextual influences, 3D construction techniques, the creative process, surface manipulation, innovative approaches to drawing, digital and hand printing techniques as well as professional development and research methods. As you progress on the course you will specialise in your chosen area of interest, developing your expertise and gaining experience by working on live project briefs and with employers or museums and galleries. You will learn how to utilise social Media and create an online portfolio whilst gaining valuable business skills about how to operate as an independent practitioner or employee. The programme is delivered over two years full-time and progresses directly onto the one year BA (Hons) Contemporary Textiles (Top Up) degree. You'll be based within the School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences where we focus on creativity and innovation integrated with professional business practice as well as market awareness. The Foundation Degree provides undergraduates with creative and technical skills whilst increasing industry and commerciality awareness offering the best opportunities for employment security.