Fashion and Textiles

MA

Fashion and Textiles at The University of Northampton has an international reputation for excellence and has become synonymous with creativity, colour and aesthetic finesse. Our students work imaginatively in order to enter into a very competitive sector and as part of the MA experience the students will be comprehensively prepared for that transition.

Overview
Content
Additional information
How to apply
Fees and funding
International

Course level

Postgraduate

Modes of study

Part time, Full time

Attendance

Staff inputs to generic modules are typically from 5.00pm- 8.00pm with media access and subject-specific tutorials during key days of the week.

Location

Avenue Campus

Entry requirements

Applicants will normally have an honours degree with a first or upper second classification in fashion, textiles or a similar subject. Exceptionally, other candidates will be considered. Applicants whose first language is not English may be required to demonstrate proficiency in written and spoken English.

UKPASS code

037753 - view details at UKPASS

Length of study

One year full-time or minimum two years part-time. Under the part-time route it is possible to extend the course up to a maximum of four years to suit individual situations.

Start date

September

School

School of The Arts

Course content

The philosophy of the programme is to provide students with intellectual, technical, contextual skills and knowledge in order to analyse and develop approaches to fashion, textiles and applied design through creative thinking, critical reflection, enterprise and innovation. At Masters level students will be exposed to concepts and discourse around the fashion and textiles domain so that they are able to challenge and test assumptions, to advance theory and practice and develop professional capabilities and lifelong learning in a specific area of interest.

Special course features

All Masters level students undertake a generic module entitled Research Methods (20 credits). This underpins the three phases of the Masters study and provides the important environment of debate and engagement on cross-disciplinarity in the arts. The courses have an element of choice of modules up to a value of 20 credits.

Full-time students are provided with good well-lit studio spaces, whereas part-time students are expected to provide their own external workspace. The course offers access to comprehensive specialist resources with technical instruction and support. Students are continually mentored to identify their practice and position within the professional cultural environment, arts-related employment or higher level academic research.

Typical modules

Postgraduate Certificate:

ARTM002 Research Methods in the Arts (20 credits)
ARTM033 Design Concept: Theory and Practice (40 credits)

Postgraduate Diploma - all of the above plus:

ARTM032 Design: Research and Context (20 credits)
ARTM034 Design: Visual Communication (20 credits)
ARTM027 Independent Study in the Arts (20 credits) or
ARTM006 Arts and Health: Exploring the Myth (20 credits)

Masters degree - all of the above plus:

ARTM003 Research project (60 credits)

Assessment

There are no formal examinations. Assessment is by coursework which may include essays, seminar presentations, written dissertations, portfolio, exhibition or performance.

Facilities available

The course is taught by academic staff who are highly active in research. Our extensive and contemporary resources are all located in the Avenue Campus and include:

Specialised studios and workshop spaces including photography, digital technology, video, printmaking, pattern cutting, laser printing and three dimensional technology
Specialised fashion production equipment
Research centres including the Avenue Research Centre, the Centre for Contemporary Criticism and Narrative and the Centre for Practice-Led Research in The Arts
Staff with significant employment experience in their fields
Links with regional cultural and creative industries
Specialised library and poster archive
Art gallery (Avenue Gallery)
Choreographic lab
Portfolio Innovation Centre - a dedicated provider of office space and support for small creative businesses

Career opportunities

The course prepares students for the professional cultural and creative industries environment and higher research study.

Application notes

For some awards applicants will be required to attend an interview with a portfolio or documentation of a body of work or evidence of creative ability and theoretical engagement.

For general application information please see our how to apply page.

Fees quoted are for home and EU students commencing their course in the academic year 2012/13. Tuition fees are payable for each year of the course. The fees are subject to annual increases in subsequent academic years.