Our highly diverse and innovative Textiles course develops the creative skills, specialist knowledge and broad-based graduate skills that will equip you for a range of career options.
Study is underpinned by research methods, visualisation, including CAD design process, critical and contextual studies and professional studies.
A particular strength of the course is the overlapping of all textile areas, creating outputs that are reflective of the changing areas of fashion and interiors. You are encouraged to express a personal design signature whilst responding to a range of studio- and workshop-based projects. There are opportunities to work on collaborative design projects with students studying on the Fashion Design degree. Live projects, international studio visits, industrial placements and design competitions provide an awareness of context, allowing you to consider textile design in the areas of interior, fashion and lifestyle textile design.
Year 1
This year provides a diagnostic experience that ensures you can make an informed choice for specialist study in either Fine Art or Design and Craft. Projects introduce a range of fundamental skills such as research, development and critical reflection.
Year 2
Content is structured around equipping you with appropriate design and technical skills for effective study. You will undertake workshops in constructed and printed textiles. This will be coupled with studio practice in visual and design skills to support a growing personal focus and enable identification of subject strengths and specialist skills.
Year 3
You will work on ‘live' projects and enter national and international design competitions. You will begin to channel your design expertise towards your final year programme.
Year 4
You will devise your programme of study, supported by academic staff. Concepts and ideas are directed towards the realisation of a collection of work for retail, exhibition or portfolio. Parallel with studio practice is a piece of critical writing that contextualises the collection of work.
Year 1 Entry
SQA Higher: BBC preferably to include English and Art/Design or equivalent.
GCE A Level: CC preferably to include English and Art/Design or equivalent.
Irish Leaving Certificate Higher: BBC1, preferably to include English and Art/Design or equivalent.
IB Diploma: 24, including Visual Arts and English at Higher Level or equivalent.
Entry to year 1 is subject to an interview and the presentation of a portfolio of work.
Alternative Qualifications: HNC, Access to Higher Education Programmes or equivalent qualifications may also be considered. Applications are welcome from students where work experience replaces formal qualifications. Evidence of competence in written work may be required. Equivalent international qualifications plus evidence of proficiency in English for overseas students will be required.
Year 2 Entry: Entry to year 2 and later would be subject to an interview and the presentation of a portfolio of work. Accompanying qualifications may include HND, Diploma in Foundation Studies in Art or equivalent qualifications.
Interview/Portfolio Review: Suitable applicants will be invited in with their portfolio for an informal review/discussion with academic staff. This allows students to meet staff, see the teaching environment and allows the School to explore your ambitions through informal discussion. You may also be invited to attend an interview.
Special requirements: To provide materials for our students at the best possible prices, we have a Studio Fund for each of our courses. Depending on the course and year, students pay between £20 and £130 annually. This is common practice in art schools throughout the UK.
An optional work placement in year 3, semester 2.
There are international exchange opportunities in year 3, semester 2.
Students are eligible for student membership of Chartered Society of Designers.
If you are a Scottish resident or EU national you are not liable to pay fees and should apply to SAAS for funding.
Students from other parts of the UK should visit the appropriate website:
Scholarships
For Academic Year 2011/2012
UK/EU Students
International Students
All course fees are reviewed annually and subject to change.
For further information see Student Finance pages
All applicants must apply online at UCAS - www.ucas.com/apply.
Once you register and create your username and password, you are guided through the process of applying. After submission, log in to your UCAS Track account and you can see the progress of your application, and view and respond to your offers.
Recent employment destinations include: freelance designer, designer-maker, studio textile designer, CAD designer, knitwear designer, accessories designer, buyer, colour forecasting/predictions and arts administration. Many of our graduates also go on to study at Postgraduate level in a variety of disciplines, ranging from teacher training to fashion journalism.
Graduate Ingrid Garrioch
