Textile Design, Technology and Innovation MSc
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
Textile Design, Technology and Innovation MSc
The Textile Design, Technology and Innovation MSc aims to cater for students from both design and technical backgrounds. The course supports individual career aspirations to enter specific areas of the textile industry and associated sectors where innovation is a key driving force. With a host of specialist teaching and research facilities, the course allows students to develop their technical, practical and creative skills within a comfortable well- equipped learning environment. Dedicated staff will provide expert knowledge across a number of areas including garment and product technology, intimate apparel, textile technology and innovation, material chemistry, fabric construction, and sustainable and ethical practices. This will allow you to focus on particular areas of personal interest in line with career aspirations.
Working closely with the industry there will be ample opportunities to visit and communicate with a range of textile related businesses including those who focus on textile product research and development, innovative material development, sustainable design, and quality assurance and legislation.
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Curriculum
Term one
Core modules
- Research Methods (Compulsory)
- Key Textile Technologies (Core)
- Design, innovation and Sustainability (Core).
Optional modules (Choose one)
- Marketing for the Creative Entrepreneur
- Fashion Promotion and Marketing
- Design as a Strategic Business Tool
Term two
Core modules
- Performance and Analysis (Core)
- Manufacturing Processes and Technologies (Core)
- Global Markets: Designing businesses for international growth
Optional modules (Choose one)
- Business Planning for the Creative Entrepreneur
- Managing Business Web Presence
- Technology for Design
Term three
The final module will be one of four options:
- developing a design concept
- design/practice-based project with practical outcomes
- dissertation
- work-based project
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Program delivery
The program is delivered primarily through lectures, seminars and practical workshops as well as tutorial guidance.