BA (Hons) Surface Design for Fashion and Interiors | University of Huddersfield

hudders1

On this course you can experiment with the embellishment and manipulation of a range of hard and soft tactile materials. Our studios and print, digital, laser, embroidery and CAD workshops are friendly supportive learning environments; tutorials, lectures, workshops support a broad range of practical and intellectual activities. In your design projects you will explore textile, paper, glass, ceramics, plastics, wood and metal alongside new technologies and smart materials. Many of your live briefs, which will range from fashion accessories products to conceptual spatial projects, will be sponsored by leading companies from the fashion/interior design world. These projects will help you understand the relationship between creativity, innovation, professional practice, and cultural and business awareness in developing your own design style.

Campus: Huddersfield
Duration: 3 years full-time / 4 years sandwich
Placements: Between Year 2 and your final year you’ll be offered the opportunity to undertake a work placement in the UK or overseas. Recent destinations have included Australia, Japan, Hong Kong, India, Italy and the USA. Alternatively, you could undertake a study abroad programme in Finland, Holland or Poland. Placements/study abroad will enhance your understanding of surface design and your employment prospects.
No of Places: 32
Designation: BA (Hons) Surface Design for Fashion and Interiors
Start Date: September

You will develop, during your final year, a portfolio of innovative ideas and designs as a springboard to your career. The optional year-long work placement is highly recommended as it gives you great practical insight into your potential career choices.

Career Opportunities

UoH graduates are prepared for a wealth of job opportunities including in-house designer or freelance designer with interior designers or architects, buyer, visual merchandiser, trend/colour forecaster, surface design management and teacher/lecturer. UoH graduates also progress to Master's courses at Huddersfield and other universities.

Admission Requirements & Selection

Specific requirements for this course are one of the following:

Successful completion of a foundation course in Art and Design.
280 points gained at GCE awards or Advanced Vocational Certificate of Education (AVCE) A level or equivalent.
An EdExcel/BTEC National Diploma with a distinction and merits in a relevant subject.
In addition to the above, strong emphasis will be placed on the quality of your portfolio and a satisfactory interview.
Other suitable experience or qualifications will be considered.

Course Structure

Year 1

Visual Research
Surface Design for Fashion
Surface Design for Interiors
Design and Contextual Studies for Textiles
Study Skills and IT

Year 2

Surface Design A
Surface Design B
Surface Design Futures
Global Fashion and Textile Sourcing
Collaborative Project

Year 3 sandwich

Optional 48 week placement
Study abroad at European universities

Year 3 full-time/Year 4 sandwich

Surface Design Project
Major Surface Design Project
Dissertation
Surface Design CAD Presentation

Translate To

Main Menu

Career Opportunities

Design

Demand for places on Art and Design courses has continued to rise in recent years. One of the overriding attractions is that for many, they are attracted by prospect of setting up their own design studio or prefer to freelance. Often they are attracted by the variety of work and the freedom to develop their own business with low initial start up costs Read more..

Shipping Education

Visit our webportal www.shippingedu.com which is a global transportation portal, covering courses on all modes of transport and the related management services, such as shipping management, shipbroking, supply chain management, logistics & warehousing and out-sourcing - Global Shipping Education