Fashion Textile Design Brochure 2022

F A S H I O N

T E X T I L E

D E S I G N

FASHION TEXTILE DESIGN

This is a specialist course, providing opportunities for students to develop in-depth textile design expertise for the fashion industry. Investigating and providing new creative directions for fashion forward, luxury and innovative design approaches for fashion material culture.

We aim to produce versatile fashion specialists through the course’s philosophy of exploring and combining a broad range of practical skills. Investigating materials and technical approaches across print, stitch, embellishment and knit, as well as complimentary skills in CAD, design communication and 3D product realisation.

A strong emphasis is placed on nurturing research, conceptual, creative and technical skills, coupled with the development of essential fashion skills such as pattern cutting and visualisation. Allowing students to become conversant in a broad fashion context, whilst honing their specialist textile design skills. The course encourages students to show a commitment to the practice of design that is forward thinking, innovative and original. Prioritising the development of each student’s personal visual language and understanding of their place in the wider industry.

The course believes on creating an environment of choice, allowing students to determine their own creative direction. Students have the option to choose or mix technical specialisms. Directing their studies as appropriate to their style, context, technical skills and market focus.

Contact: Programme Leader - Alan Beattie abeattie@dmu.ac.uk www.dmu.ac.uk/fashiontextiledesign Instagram- @ftxd_dmu De Montfort University, Leicester, The Gateway LE1 9BH

HOLLY DAVIES - MIXED MEDIA - 2021

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Screen Print .

Digital Print .

Domestic machine Knit .

Dubied Knit .

Digital Lacquard Knit .

Macramé .

Crochet .

Hand Knit .

Stitch .

Embellishment .

Computer Aided Design .

Digital Prototyping .

Fashion Artefact .

Fashion Illustration .

Pattern Cutting .

Garment Construction .

Digital Promotion .

Portfolio Development .

YOU CAN ELLIE BRIDGES- PRINT- 2016

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FASHION DEFINED BY MATERIALS PENNY KOWALKOWSKI - KNIT - 2021 BRADFORD TEXTILE SOCIETY PRIZE WINNER CHRISTOPHERSON PRIZE WINNER

INNOVATION

KIMBERLEY WALKER - KNIT - 2015 - SOPHIE STELLER

RESPONSIBLITY We believe that the future of the fashion industry is in the hands of the next generation of designers. Those who are directly witnessing the effects of our consumer culture on the planet.

We aim to encourage the need for action and are willing to investigate and develop our practice that aid the making of effective change.

We strive to embody sustainable practice as a way of life, as an intrinsic par t of what we do. We intend to suppor t students to reflect on and appreciate the benefits of the core values of our course.

TIME VALUE HERITAGE CRAFT CIRCULARITY TECHNOLOGY

IVY UPJOHN - MIXED MEDIA - 2019

CONTEXT

REFINE

ELLIE BRIDGES- PRINT- 2016

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“ I chose to study at DMU because it offered a wide range of techniques and methods for me study and learn as well as having great availability of equipment and the incentive of having your own designated studio.The teaching staff are fantastic, providing so much support and guidance for me during the three years i really couldn’t have asked for better tutors.”

JOSANNE GREGORY, 2015

“I have made a really good group of friends and i have had such a good time here. I learned so much, the tutors have been so supportive and it has challenged me to achieve” KATE TURTON, NEW DESIGNER OF THE YEAR 2013

EXCELLENCE

OWN

ELIZABETH WALECKI - KNIT - 2016 FRAMEWORK KNIITER BURSARY WINNER TEXTILE SOCIETY WINNER CHRISTOPHERSON PRIZE WINNER

YOUR DIRECTION

PRINT SINEAD TRAVERS - PRINT - 2016 MA TEXTILES - ROYAL COLLEGE OF ART 2021 QEST SCHOLAR

KNIT MARY-EMMA BROOKS - 2014 FRAMEWORK KNITTERS BURSARY WINNER MA FASHION - ROYAL COLLEGE OF ART

“I loved my experience on my undergraduate degree, the tutors are some of most inspiring and enthusiastic people i know” LOUISE NUTT - 2014

STITCH LOUISE NUTT - 2014 MA FASHION - CENTRAL ST MARTINS LULULEMON

PRODUCT

ELLIE LOUCH - KNIT - 2019 CHALK PR

“Studying the course was so exciting, creative and challenging. I felt completely supported by the course team, who set me up with the skills to complete my masters at the royal college of art. Their advice and teaching is still relevant to me in industry today. The knowledge and guidance throughout my ba, honed who i am as a designer and i am incredibly grateful to them”

ROZANNA WALECKI - 2013

DYNAMIC CONTEMPORARY DIRECTIONAL

ROZANNA WALECKI- LEATHERSLLERS SUPPORTED 2013 - RCA MIXED MEDIA TEXTILES

AMY JONES - KNIT - 2017 FRENCH CONNECTION

INQUIRE INNOVATE DEVELOP : RESOLVE LIZ SCOTT - KNIT 2013 MA FASHION AND TEXTILES - DMU ACORN CONCEPTUAL TEXTILES

ALEXANDRA WEATHERBY - KNIT 2021 BRADFORD TEXTILE SOCIETY WINNER SHOWSTUDIO 22

In Sept 2016 we moved into our new home- the Vijay Patel Building.

A significant investment has been made in creating a state of the art facility for

FACILITIES

the Art and Design courses at DMU. This environment provides our students with one the best possible student experience around. Allowing students to access to broad range of technical spaces, workshops, studio spaces and quiet learning areas. The aim is to have a facility that acts as creative hub on campus, the city and the region beyond. More importantly, a home for our students that they can be proud of.

“DMU gives you every opportunity imaginable, as long as you’re willing to take it.”

Elizabeth Walecki -2019

COMMUNITY