Fashion and Textiles MA
De Montfort University
Key Information
Campus location
Leicester, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
12 months
Pace
Full time
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Introduction
Fashion and Textiles MA
This stimulating course challenges motivated graduates from fashion and textiles disciplines to explore their chosen specialism and take their development to the next level of creative innovation. Choose from one of the following three areas to specialise in:
- Fashion Design focuses on womenswear, menswear and fashion knitwear.
- Footwear Design and Accessories covers women’s, men’s and children’s footwear and accessories for sport, leisure or fashion.
- Textile Design examines printed, constructed and mixed media in relation to fashion, interiors and lifestyle.
You will focus on building creative, technical and academic knowledge, while developing a critical and contextual understanding of wider issues facing the global fashion industry. Complement your creative practice by selecting from a range of optional modules to tailor your skills to your career aspirations from marketing and business planning to responsible design and manufacture.
Learn independently and direct your own studies, with encouragement and support from our specialist teachers who bring their industry insights to the curriculum. You will benefit from outstanding facilities that will both push your creative boundaries and advance your technical skills.
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Curriculum
Term one
- Research Methods
- Design Innovation
- Choose one module from the following:
- Design Communication
- Fashion Promotion and Marketing
Term Two
- Research and Design
- Promotion and Portfolio
Choose one module from the following:
- Critical Perspectives in Ethical and Sustainable Fashion
- Business Planning for the Creative Entrepreneur
- Global Markets: Designing businesses for international growth
- Managing Business Web Presence
Term Three
- Major Project