diploma in TEXTILE DESIGN
New Brunswick College Of Craft And Design
Key Information
Campus location
Fredericton, Canada
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
2 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
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Application deadline
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Earliest start date
Sep 2023
Introduction
In Textile Design, you will:
Explore a wide range of traditional and contemporary textile techniques, including spinning, felting, weaving, knitting, and printing.
Customize your education by selecting an area of specialization in your second year, either machine knitting or weaving.
Develop a keen sense of colour and learn chemical and natural dye methods for yarn, fibre, and fabric.
Gain a creative and practical education that meets contemporary studio practice needs by combining computer-assisted design with a hands-on approach.
Explore marketing, entrepreneurship, and wholesale/retail pricing for a successful and rewarding career in textiles.
Areas of Study:
Computer-Assisted Design
Designing for Industry and Production
Repeat Pattern Structure and Colour Forecasting
Silkscreen Print
Weaving and Off-Loom Techniques
Dye Methods
Felting and Tapestry
Machine Knitting
Textiles Colour Theory and History
Career Possibilities:
Knitwear Designer
Weaver
Textile Artist
Theatrical Costume Designer
Professional Craftsperson/Entrepreneur