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Overview
The Textiles for Buyers and Designers course at the University of the Arts London (UAL) will cover woven and knitted fabrics, including complex constructions, plus dyeing and finishing.
You will learn the processes involved and the end results that are possible, as well as what makes a fabric more expensive or cheaper, what increases or shortens the lead-time and what to consider when making more environmentally friendly choices for fabric selection.
Features
You will learn through a series of online lectures where students are encouraged to ask questions and share their personal experiences. There is also a wide range of reference materials, and weekly practical projects to allow you to test your knowledge and skills.
You will receive personal tutor feedback on your assignment work, and by the end of the course you will be ready to make more informed textile choices in your projects.
Programme Structure
Topics covered:- Fibre types available, including new more environmentally friendly fibres
- The construction of woven fabrics including more difficult structures such as corduroy and velvet
- The construction of knitted fabrics including laces, sportswear fabrics etc
- Dyeing: what determines what dyes are used, how they are used and what different colour results they give
- Finishes of fabrics especially for performance: eg easy care, moisture wicking, water repellent
- Printing methods: how they differ and when to use them
- The labdye, CAD and strike off process, when they are used and what is important
- The environmental issues in textiles and how the industry is changing to improve
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 4 days
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
Online
Disciplines
Fashion, Textiles and Luxury Goods Fashion Design View 33 other Short Courses in Fashion Design in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
To take part in the Online sessions you will need:
- An up-to-date web browser (we recommend Chrome)
- Microphone and headphones (a headset with a microphone function is recommended. The built-in microphone in your device would also be fine)
- Webcam
- Strong Internet connection - we recommend a minimum of 2 Mbps download, and 1 Mbps upload, faster if possible.
- Notepad and pen
Tuition Fee
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International
420 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 420 GBP for the full programme during 4 days. -
National
420 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 420 GBP for the full programme during 4 days.
Funding
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