Textile Design, BA (Hons) at University of Central Lancashire

In a time where understanding and adapting to the client's needs is vital to remaining relevant, companies are searching for innovative, strategic thinkers with an aptitude for design thinking. Design thinking is the study of customer needs and how to eliminate inefficiencies. They need solutions to complex problems within their organizations, and a master's degree in design thinking and innovation from JBU will equip you to meet that need. 

Why choose this course?

Are you thinking of returning to education after a break? Do you want to have another go at getting some qualifications? Are you contemplating a different degree, and want to get a flavour for it before committing to three years?

This foundation year offers you an entry route into university if you lack A-levels, have A-levels in unrelated subjects, are a mature student or would simply like an introduction to degree-level study.

If you want to be part of a creative, vibrant, and cutting edge humanities programme, then this course is for you.

Through a voyage of discovery and experimentation you will apply yourself to challenging projects and activities, become increasingly self-motivated and confident to strive beyond the constraints of delivering a brief. We aim to foster a confidence to discover, re-map, re-imagine and challenge traditional interpretations of the subject.

You will be encouraged to experiment and challenge what illustration is, with the opportunity to take part in live projects and high-profile competitions that will challenge you to explore problem solving, sequential image-making, characterisation, reportage and editorial illustration. 

Located in a dedicated and inspiring illustration studio you will network with your peers and forge lifelong connections. You will gain opportunities to specialise in a specific field or area of expertise in illustration and flexibility to discover and create self-authored projects.