What will I learn?

All HND Fashion Textiles course work is project-based, and you'll be encouraged to experiment with a wide variety of materials and techniques to develop the skills necessary to pursue a career in the fashion or textile industries. The course is taught by a dedicated team of professionals with a breadth of experience within the creative industries.

Throughout the course, you'll be encouraged and guided to develop your own practice by combining practical skills, drawing and design development and the awareness of its application within the creative industries. You'll learn a broad range of skills that will be applicable to a variety of creative career pathways.

You'll study:

• Screen printing for both fashion and interiors
• Fabric manipulation and surface decoration skills
• Machine and hand embroidery
• Drawing and media exploration in relation to design development
• Knitted and woven textiles
• Construction technical skills
• Garment manufacture skills - pattern drafting and construction 
• Sketchbook development and exploration
• Design process
• Digital imaging and its application in design
• Creative research and its context in design
• Live industry awareness projects in collaboration with high-profile companies
• Sustainability and responsible design
• Promotional and marketing skills
• Communication skills
• Meta skills.

Progression from year 1 to 2^nd year of the HND is not a guarantee and is dependent on suitable progression through course work, as well as satisfactory attendance, timekeeping and commitment.

If you are interested in this course and would like to know more, please view the course presentation before making your application.