The aims of this module are to:

• Support the development of core digital competencies for the creative production of visual outputs.
• Introduce core industry standard digital production skills.

The aims of this module are to:

• introduce students to methods of individually and collaboratively undertaking practical and theoretical art and design research.
• acquire the knowledge and understanding to research the historical and contemporary cultural contexts of design.

The aims of the module are to:

• Encourage wide exploration and development of ideas through in-depth visual and contextual research towards finished outcomes.
• Develop a personal approach and establish skills to enable effective exploration, visualisation and communication of ideas.
• Effectively apply fundamental textile design principles of colour, composition, pattern, scale, and surface to generate ideas in response to a design brief.

The aims of the module are to:

• Develop knowledge of textile fibres and materials, with an understanding of ethical, environmental, and social impacts.
• Introduce construction and surface treatment methods for textile sampling.
• Develop skills in recording technical information and examining results to further creative and technical enquiry.

The aims of this module are to:

• Provide students with the opportunity to develop knowledge and understanding of how writing is used to frame art and design practices across diverse applications.
• Develop skills in academic writing and argumentation.
• Deepen understanding of the relationship between studio activity and scholarship.

The aims of the module are to:

• Understand the broad context for textiles: their advantages and relevance to diverse product categories.
• Review present and emerging trends relating to the textiles, fashion, interiors and other related industries.
• Explore how textiles fit into the broader context of Art and Design and recognise the contribution and opportunities for new, original outlooks and themes.

The aims of the module are to:

• Develop imaginative, experimental and informed approaches to textile design which explore the broader contextual and advanced opportunities in the field.
• Implement creative thinking strategies and examine areas for progression in the social, environmental and technical development of textile fields.
• Gather and present critical information and research insight for trends, colour, materials and sustainable practices linked to real world topics.

The aim of this module is for students to

• Appreciate the narrative arc as a device for the planning and development of compelling stories.
• Introduce a range of participatory Storytelling techniques.
• Practice the planning, filming and editing of video, using post-production and animation techniques as appropriate.

The aims of this module are to:

• Develop contextual research skills to identify and communicate industry focused textile design outcomes.
• Build upon problem-solving research skills to develop sustainable strategies relevant to the sector.
• Extend textile industry awareness to critically evaluate and develop future thinking solutions.
• Develop professional presentation skills to communicate a research journey and outcome.

The aims of this module are to:

• Prepare students for a career in textile design and the creative industries and consider how to create an appropriate profile and promote themselves in a professional and career context.
• Enable students to gain an insight into the broad opportunities and issues relating to the professional practice and enterprising activities they could pursue.
• Enable students to explore, evaluate and use information, resources, ideas and resources from different topics.

The aims of this module are to:

• Understand and practice research skills related to textile design development processes.
• Build upon the technical knowledge and skills gained in workshops.
• Design and create textile outcomes tailored to a specific target market.
• Enhance digital presentation skills to showcase textile design development processes in a professional manner.

The aims of this module are to:

•  Develop an understanding of technical standards and specifications, and how these can impact design choices.
• Explore the role of material development in the future of the textile and design industries.
• Build a professional competency in technical testing, and other types of primary quantitative research and material development.

The aims of this module are to:

• Introduce a range of emerging design practices as disciplines in relation to textiles.
• Develop a set of core design values and principles relevant to sustainable futures.
• Enable the application of conceptual design skills and imagination to the possibilities of textiles whilst developing a personal design identity.

The aims of this module are to:

• Explore a range of design methodologies and theories in response to problems and issues within current systems.
• Develop an understanding of quantitative and qualitative research methods, and the application of data, to inform design practice.
  Understand and conduct ethical research.

The aims of this module are to:

• Building on existing knowledge, undertake the design of a future-facing speculative design scenario.
• Encourage students to conceptualise their own individual working practice in a future scenario of their choosing.
• Apply relevant production methods to create a textile and fashion collection for users in their chosen scenario.

The aims of this module are to:

• Give students an awareness and understanding of arts management as a discipline, in the context of arts organisations and the creative industries.
• Provide students with a context in which to explore ideas and practices related to professional environments they may wish to progress to post-graduation.
• Present students with the opportunity to evaluate and apply information, resources and ideas to a scenario relevant to their career futures.

The aim of this module is to equip students with both the skills and mindset to uphold and reflect on the values of Responsible Design, namely design that is ethical, pluriversal, planet-centric, decolonial, transdisciplinary, and optimistic, in both the processes and outcome of the creative agenda.

This module highlights the social production of art. It explores the extent to which art and cultural production contributes to protest movements and activates social and political transformation. Addressing historical and contemporary connections between art and activist practices, it will provide students with an understanding of the complex relationship between art, politics and wider social movements.

In addition to facilitating the development and contextualisation of their own socially-engaged studio or cultural practice, it will provide students with an opportunity to develop specialist interests for future study in Part C and to engage in the creation of a community of learners and researchers.

The aims of this module are to:

• Explore how creative interventions can transform how spaces function.
• Develop theoretical and practical understanding of how creative practitioners can actively work to inform placemaking.

The aims of this module are to:

• Raise student's awareness of identity and representation issues in character designs.
• Equip students with transferrable character design skills that could be applied to a wide range of creative arts subject disciplines.

The aims of this module are to: learn basic elements of creating narratives for the story industry, to include film, TV, stage, animated film, and video games, and to provide a forum in which these skills can be practised. The module will enable students to analyse and explore their own creative practice. They will design and develop a short outline for their chosen medium, under the supervision of tutors.

The aims of this module are to:

• Understand the core principles of human-centred design and fashion design, and how they apply to clothing and wearable products.
• Develop effective communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills in multi-disciplinary teams for the successful execution of fashion design products for a specific consumer.
• Compile a portfolio showcasing individual and team contributions to clothing/wearable product designs, highlighting the integration of human-centred design principles and fashion design processes.

The aim of this module is to imbue students with the capability to utilise generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) and an understanding of the ethical implications of GenAI tools in design practice. After completion of the module students will have gained: an appreciation for what GenAI tools are available and which are currently popular in their discipline of choice; foresight into how these tools are developing and what their future capabilities will be; and what the ethical implications are for the use of GenAI in their field of study.

The aims of this module are to:

• Introduce a range of theories and concepts related to costume and clothing, pertaining to fashion in film.
• Apply these concepts to a variety of relevant cinematic contexts including historical period, the wearing of uniform, the construction of fantasy, the function of specialist dress, fashion as symbols of community, ritual and identity.

The aims of this module are to

• apply ideas in a new context and investigate processes which extend technical knowledge and understanding
• create informed and experimental design ideas derived from contextual research and investigation applicable to individual practice
• take ownership and apply independent methods during the research, design and production of prototypes appropriate to their application

The aims of this module are to:

• Give students the opportunity to select, design and conduct independent research on a topic relevant to their creative practice, degree programme or career aspirations.
• Equip students with the relevant skills, knowledge and understanding to embark on their independent research.
• Enable students to develop their organisational skills in planning, time management, preparing and producing an extended written account of their work.
• Guide students in developing a specialist understanding of their chosen topic and the communication skills to convey this understanding in a rigorous and compelling way.

The aims of this module are to:

• Provide students with the opportunity to originate, negotiate and assume responsibility for the production of independent research in an area of industry related to their creative practice.
• Enable students to identify and critically engage with specific concepts related to their area of industry through a rigorous exploration of its practical and contemporaneous framework: formal, social, cultural, political, environmental, technological and industrial contexts.
• Develop organisational skills in planning, researching, preparing and revising a substantial piece of written work.
• Enable the students to pursue an industry-focused route in a way that may enhance and inform their own studio practice.

The aims of this module are to:

• Develop a self-directed project that explores an original concept that connects to the contemporary or future practice of Textiles.
• Select and refine experimental design ideas, contextual research and investigation, and an understanding of relevant applications that apply to the self-directed brief.
• Produce a professional showcase of independent and original work relevant to a commercial, artistic, or research application.
• Consolidate learning from the entire Degree programme in demonstration of technical mastery in chosen processes.