HE Directory 2012-2013 - Shock of the Arts
HE Directory 2012-2013 - Shock of the Arts
HE Directory 2012-2013 - Shock of the Arts
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year 1Year 1 will provide a series <strong>of</strong> textile workshops andstudio–based teaching to develop a solid designknowledge and practical ability. At this stage youwill be introduced to a variety <strong>of</strong> applications and to <strong>the</strong>fundamentals <strong>of</strong> critical <strong>the</strong>ory and pr<strong>of</strong>essional studiesthat will underpin your knowledge <strong>of</strong> textiles and <strong>the</strong>irdesign, production and usage.year 2Year 2 will focus upon your individual interests andensure that your pr<strong>of</strong>essional and technical skillsmature through first–hand experience with industryspecialists. You will be encouraged to participatein collaborations with fellow students, live industrybriefs, and to enter major national and internationalcompetitions. You will undertake a formal workplacement, allowing you to engage with andunderstand <strong>the</strong> working life <strong>of</strong> a textile designer ormaker. Our students have recently enjoyed placementswith Mat<strong>the</strong>w Williamson, Mollie Regan Textiles, RuthCross, Mudpie, Print Tank, Tatty Devine, Hobbs, BruceOldfield, Hand and Lock, Donna Wilson, Lizzie Allenand many more.year 3Year 3 allows you to refine your existing creativepractice, develop your skills and reflect upon yourexperience and direction formed from previousstudy. The course nurtures students to develop intooriginal, mature and autonomous textile practitioners,encouraging <strong>the</strong>m to lead ra<strong>the</strong>r than respondto industry trends. It <strong>of</strong>fers a supportive learningenvironment for practice-led textile students,encouraging research and development in <strong>the</strong>advancement <strong>of</strong> your practice towards fashion,interiors or art/crafts.This course is currently <strong>of</strong>fered as a FoundationDegree with BA Top-Up option. We propose to <strong>of</strong>fer<strong>the</strong> course as a BA (Hons) Degree from <strong>2012</strong> (subjectto validation).interVieWs and portFoliosYou will be expected to show a realcommitment to and enthusiasmfor this subject. A lively interest incolour, surface, texture and drawingshould be displayed, with a developedunderstanding <strong>of</strong> contemporarytextiles and <strong>the</strong>ir usage. A generalawareness <strong>of</strong> contemporary art anddesign is also desirable.WHat We looK ForWe look for enthusiasm, creativityand a fascination with all thingsfabric, toge<strong>the</strong>r with a willingnessto learn and to engage with o<strong>the</strong>rs.Your portfolio should show examples<strong>of</strong> drawing and sketchbooks whichdemonstrate good use <strong>of</strong> colour andmixed media. Evidence <strong>of</strong> textile workis an advantage but not a necessityas we teach all <strong>the</strong> fundamentalrequirements <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> disciplineduring <strong>the</strong> first year.more inFormationA ‘Showcase’ has been designed togive you <strong>the</strong> opportunity to take acloser look at <strong>the</strong> facilities, studios,staff and tutors <strong>of</strong> this course, toge<strong>the</strong>rwith examples <strong>of</strong> current studentprojects, recent work placements,graduate career prospects, exhibitions,events and awards, links with industryand o<strong>the</strong>r interesting facts. There isalso fur<strong>the</strong>r information about entryqualifications and <strong>the</strong> potential cost<strong>of</strong> materials and visits.WWW.aucB.ac.uK/teXtilessHoWcase
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