Bachelor of Design with Honours (Textile Design)

Massey University

Specialise in Textile Design for your Bachelor of Design with Honours at MasseyTextile design has many possibilities including fashion, interior, or gallery outcomes. Develop skills in colour, styling, texture, pattern, and surface application. You can specialise in print, dye, knit, weave, mixed media and non-woven textiles, going beyond traditional fabrics.We prepare you for the rapidly evolving world of work and business. Well help you develop your own research and design approaches and push the boundaries of current textile practice. Skilled innovators will always have the edge.Massey provides an intellectual and creative environment, encouraging critical debate. Youll be positioned to make your own choices about the design and manufacture of your own textiles. That could include questions like sustainability values and ethical production. We train you to create opportunities, identify new concepts, and take part in the global industry.Textile design research at Massey has particular strengths inadding value to New Zealand wool productsdeveloping innovative ways to use textile waste, andsustainability.We have excellent links with the textile industry in New Zealand and internationally. Staff regularly collaborate with industry to develop new fibre blends, and foster design innovation in manufacturing. These collaborations evolve into connections that our students can use for work experience, postgraduate study and employment.Get the full pictureVisit the College of Creative Arts websiteFurther studyFurther your design research and practice with a Master of Design at Massey, or go on to create new knowledge with a PhD.A Bachelor of Design with Honours in Textile Design is a good fit if youare interested in the meeting of form and functionenjoy the challenge of environmental concerns and sustainabilitywant a career that combines creativity, business and technical skill.

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