Programme details:-
Our award-winning degree programme aims to produce creative designers with a sophisticated awareness of contemporary surface design, market requirements, technical expertise and professional practice. It covers printed textiles, embroidery and surface design, closely integrated with visual, contextual and professional studies.

This modular programme develops individual creative potential within three main areas of textiles and surface design:

• Surface design for interiors - furnishing fabrics, wallcoverings, floorcoverings, etc.
• Surface design for fashion - fashion fabrics and accessories
• Surface design for gift - greetings cards, giftwrap, stationery

Level 4 modules: Visual Language, Printed & Embellished Surfaces, Introductory Surface Design, Introductory Professional Studies, Introductory Contextual Studies

Level 5 modules: Surface Design for Interiors, Surface Design for Fashion, Surface Design for Gift, Individual Options, Professional Studies, Contextual Studies

Level 6 modules: Minor Project, Final Major Project, Professional Practice, Dissertation

We provide excellent studios, workshops and resources, and students are guided by a professional team of academic and technical staff. Specialist equipment includes textiles computer-aided design and digital printing, as well as traditional workshop areas.

Entry requirements:-
All applicants are considered on their own merit and usually will have successfully completed one of the following routes:

BTEC Edexcel National Diploma, Foundation Studies in Art & Design, AVCE, A Levels or other comparable level qualifications.

CCAD welcomes applications from a wide selection of qualification backgrounds, including students with non-traditional qualifications. The portfolio and interview remains an important part of the selection procedure. A typical offer is 240 tariff score for the Textiles and Surface Design programme.

It is expected that all students will have a level 2 qualification in English. Where appropriate, a conditional offer of a place will be made in terms of a tariff score.

Alternative entry requirements for international students include the Irish Leaving Certificate, European or International Baccalaureate, together with a portfolio or work.

2nd Year Entry :-
Students should apply as normal through UCAS for advanced entry.

Please note we do not normally accept deferred entry applications.

Progression eg jobs, employability, further courses:-
Potential jobs include:

• Studio designer
• Freelance design work with companies and agents
• Buying and merchandising
• Trend forecasting
• Styling and magazine work
• Teaching and lecturing
• Postgraduate education

Skills development:-
The programme provides a wide range of professional experiences such as:

• Live assignments
• Educational visits in the UK and abroad
• Exhibiting at prestigious exhibitions and trade shows, such as Indigo (Paris) and New Designers
• Work experience opportunities
• Competitions and awards
• Visiting speakers from the professional community

Programme Leader:-
Tricia McKenzie

Where will the Programme be held:-
Church Square Hartlepool

What is the duration of the Programme:-
3 years full-time, 6 years part-time

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