Welcome to the Textile – Surface Design Diploma Course at the Creative Design School, where creativity meets craftsmanship!

This comprehensive program is tailored for aspiring designers looking to deepen their understanding of textile arts and develop industry-ready skills.

Our course covers a wide array of techniques, from traditional weaving and dyeing methods to cutting-edge digital design, ensuring a well-rounded education in textile design.

Whether you’re passionate about surface, fashion, interior decor, or textile innovation, this diploma provides the technical expertise and creative insight needed to excel in the dynamic world of textile design.

Join us to transform your passion into a profession and bring your unique visions to life!

Our Textile – Surface Design Diploma Course also offers an in-depth exploration of digital design, an essential skill in today’s textile industry.

Students will learn to harness advanced software to create patterns, colourways, and repeats with precision, enabling seamless integration from concept to production.

This course covers industry-standard tools, such as Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, Affinity Designer, and Photo, along with specialised textile software that brings designs to life in virtual form before they ever reach the fabric.

With a focus on efficiency and creativity, the digital design component empowers students to experiment with limitless ideas, visualise their patterns on garments or home textiles, and create portfolios that stand out to potential employers.

START DATE: Start Anytime of the Year

DURATION: 6-12 Months

COURSE FEE: £650

MODULE ONE: The Framework
Here we will look at the Textile Design Industry, the technology, and its environment so that you have a clear understanding of what you will need to address ahead.

MODULE TWO: Answering the Brief
No matter whom you are designing for, there will always be a need to understand them and what it is they wish to achieve. Even if you are designing for yourself. This module will provide you with real-life projects and assignments.

MODULE THREE: Context & Communication
Industry Criteria, Illustration, Identity & Art Direction are very important factors, so here we will look at and carry out a selection of projects and tasks to build your skills and techniques in these areas.

MODULE FOUR: Style & Content
Now we move onto the types of design categories out there plus the use of colours, patterns changes in styles, and developments. Again, you will be presented with real-life projects and assignments for this module.

MODULE FIVE: Working Professionally
One of the reasons you want to study this course – to become a professional Textile Designer. Now we are going to start building your portfolio, your image, and how to get out there to pitch for that work or project.

MODULE SIX: Technical Considerations
Bringing everything together in this final module by carrying out your final Projects which will cover actual designing for Manufacturing and what you will need to achieve this.