Textiles HND

Course overview

The HND Textiles course is a contemporary and innovative course that provides an advanced design education for students with a strong interest in the wider specialist areas of Textiles. The course allows you to progress to Degree level study or employment in the fields of

• Textiles
• Print
• Weave
• Knit
• Fashion Design
• Fashion Illustration
• Retail Technology
• Communications

Drawing, contextual research and the development of specialist Fashion and Textiles skills underpin the course. You will benefit from working in our dedicated Fashion and Textiles studios and MacLabs using a range of specialist equipment including overlockers, domestic and industrial sewing machines, digital embroidery machines, tailors dummies, heat presses and screen printing and pattern cutting tables and exposure units to explore the creative potential of media and fabric.  

You are supported by specialist staff to explore a wide range of approaches including garment construction, screen printing, fine art textiles, surface decoration, pattern drafting, embroidery, knit and weave to produce and present personal design solutions in response to design briefs with a focus on sustainability and environment. You will regularly present your finished design outcomes in exhibitions and a yearly Fashion and Textiles show in the City Art Centre.

Our Textile students are very successful, receive advanced entry offers to prestigious Degree-level programmes across the UK, become successful Textile Designers and have wider employment opportunities in the Fashion and Textile industry.

What you will learn

Year 1

• Developmental Drawing
• Observational Drawing
• Portfolio Production
• Design Semantics
• Professional Design Practice
• Textiles Accessory: An Introduction
• Textile Techniques: An Introduction
• History of Textiles
• Printed Textiles: An Introduction
• Surface Decoration for Textiles: An Introduction
• Designing and Producing a Fashion Garment: An Introduction
• Concept Garment Design: An Introduction
• Textiles: Graded Unit 1
• Digital Imaging

Year 2

• Observational Drawing Portfolio
• Fabric Construction: An Introduction
• Surface Decoration for Textiles: Advanced
• Textiles Accessory: Advanced
• Textile Techniques: Advanced
• Printed Textiles: Advanced)
• Exhibition of Contemporary Artform
• Concept Garment Design: Advanced
• Textiles: Graded Unit 2
• Art and Design Project
• Creative Project for Artists and Designers

How the course is assessed

• This a practical studio-based course assessed by portfolio submission throughout the year.

Entry requirements

• Year one: Two Highers or UAL level 2/3 or Foundation Diploma or SQA NC at SCQF Level 6 
• Year two: Pass all 15 credits available at HNC Level 
• You must submit a portfolio that demonstrates your advanced art and design skills and an understanding of the creative process
•  Adult learners with relevant employment/life experience/skills will be considered for entry to this course. 

Information on Tests / Auditions / Interview Requirements

All applicants for this course are required to prepare a Portfolio and will be invited to a portfolio review session.

Specific information on Portfolios and review Sessions for the course you have applied for will be sent to you after you submit your online application form.

For more information and advice on your portfolio please read the Art and Design Application and Portfolio Guide This includes advice on the content, formatting and size of your portfolio but also information on the portfolio review process, what to do if you don’t have a portfolio and the support available for Teachers supporting School pupils preparing portfolios for Art and Design courses. 

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English Proficiency Requirements

Progression and Articulation Routes

Recognised entry to second and third-year Scottish Degrees dependant on each institution’s specific entry requirements, for example:

• Textile Design BDes (Hons) DJCAD
• Fashion BA (Hons) ECA Second-year entry
• Fashion and Textile Design BA (Hons) RGU Gray’s School of Art
• Fashion Design BA (Hons) or Textile Design BA (Hons) GSA
• Fashion BA (Hons) or Design for Textiles BA (Hons) or Fashion Branding and Promotion BA (Hons) Fashion Communication BA (Hons) or Fashion Technology BA (Hons) HWU
• Recognised second or third-year entry to the Rest of the U.K. 3-year Degrees dependant on each institution’s specific entry requirements.

Career options

• Fashion Designer 
• Textile Designer
• Print Designer
• Heritage Textiles / Kiltmaker
• Fine Arts Textile
• Knit Designer
• Weave Designer
• Fashion and Textile Technologist
• Fashion Communications and Illustration
• Various jobs in the retail industry  
• Various jobs in marketing fields