Textiles, Fashion and Fibre (Route A): University of Southampton

Course Description

Textiles, fashion and fibre recognises the variety of approaches to practice within textiles and fashion. Collaboration and an interdisciplinary understanding of this diverse field are central to the curriculum.

This allows you to explore the practical and conceptual concerns of, textile design, fashion design and fashion promotion and marketing, before selecting a pathway for your studies in years two and three.

Fashion design

If you are creative, ambitious and seeking a career in the dynamic and rapidly evolving fashion industry, this pathway will appeal to you. Fashion design covers a variety of subject areas, including fashion design and manufacture, fabric awareness, sewing, pattern-drafting and sample-making, alongside critical and theoretical studies.

Textile design

Textile design is a creative medium, informed by the latest professional, cultural and technological innovations. It encompasses a broad range of techniques, including CAD, dye, weave, knit and print processes (both traditional and digital), to create original and expressive products and prepare you for professional practice or further research.

Fashion marketing and promotion

This unique pathway provides excellent preparation for a career in trend forecasting, styling, journalism, marketing and public relations, with a focus on textile design, fashion and textile art. You will be encouraged to define your personal approach to creative marketing and promotion through a combination of “live” projects, studio practice, new digital media, study visits and critical reflection.

Course content

• Practical workshops
• National and international competitions
• Work placement and exchange opportunities
• Site-specific textile art exhibitions
• Core choice units in Enterprise - The art of marketing and branding, and Contemporary issues

Entry requirements

• A levels: ABB, including an art-related subject
• IB: 32 points, 13 at higher level
• Intake: 125
• Average applicants per place: 4
• Selection process: Place priority on a portfolio interview, which allows students to demonstrate their artistic ability and can override standard entry requirements. Guidance on content is provided by the School.
• Route A: standard UCAS procedure, deadline 15 January 2009. Interviews are offered to selected applicants who have a strong personal statement and good grade predictions.

Main University Contact

• Postal Address: University of Southampton
  University Road
  Southampton
  SO17 1BJ
• Tel: +44 (0)23 8059 5000
• Fax: +44 (0)23 8059 3131
• Email: admissns@soton.ac.uk
• Website: http://www.soton.ac.uk