The design of fashion knitwear at NTU has consistently been at the forefront of innovation and technological advancement. The School has developed an outstanding international reputation for its speciality in this field.
Fashion Knitwear Design integrates and develops the practice of traditional knitwear processes, while encouraging new experimental approaches. It focuses on developing 2D designs into prototypes and 3D products. As a student, you will explore the creative, business and technological options available to contemporary fashion knitwear designers, including new technologies, and local and global trends and innovations.
You will also be given a comprehensive introduction to Shima and Stoll CAD / CAM technologies, and will then be able to choose to fully integrate these processes with more traditional approaches such as felt making, hand knitting and embroidery.
You can study this course:
Our MA by Registered Project is a flexible route that can be adapted to your individual studying needs.
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Course content
The course which commences annually in September consists of two modules – module one (60 Credits) and module two (120 Credits).
Module one, which lasts approximately 12 weeks, consists of school related activities (66%) and subject related activities (33%). School related activities relate to the wider needs of the individual in relation to research methodologies progression, support, academic and community issues in postgraduate study. Subject related activities relate to the three pathways which comprise Applied Design, Fashion Knitwear Design and Textile Design Innovation, resulting in a negotiated student learning agreement for activities and support in module two.
Module two, which immediately follows module one and lasts approximately 28 weeks, comprises the core teaching and learning activities for MA Fashion Knitwear Design and MA Textile Design Innovation as agreed in module one.
Emphasis is placed on the development of a self motivated and considered position or context which will reflect, in part, the information, experience and practice generated by the course.
The course seeks to achieve a balance between the organisational framework appropriate to postgraduate study and the provision of an environment in which the individual can develop specialised knowledge and skills.
Assessment
Assessment is carried out via coursework at the end of each stage, culminating in an exposition of students' work towards the end of the course.
How do you study?
Lectures and seminars are delivered by NTU tutors, invited designers, artists and other visiting professionals. Students will receive individual and group tutorials, and will be given opportunities to undertake interdisciplinary and collaborative work as well as regular peer-review presentations.
Students receive support through their studies from our excellent teaching staff, and have email contact with tutors as well as access to lecture notes and reading material via the University's virtual learning environment.
Resources and facilities
The MA is hosted by the School of Art & Design, giving students access to a range of excellent dedicated facilities within the School. Facilities are supervised by skilled technical personnel.
Research opportunities
This course promotes development towards MPhil and PhD.
Opportunities for progression
Whether students are hoping to start their own business, work as a consultant or practitioner, continue their professional development in contemporary design craft, or are undecided about which direction to take, the variety of activities incorporated into this course enables them to pursue a range of career opportunities in the creative and design-related industries.
Recent graduates from our Fashion, Knitwear and Textile Design Masters courses have set up their own businesses; progressed on to further postgraduate study at PhD or MPhil level with a view to becoming teachers; and secured employment in the design industry as buyers, designers, product developers or trend forecasters.
NTU offers students who wish to develop their own creative business the opportunity to acquire start-up training and support through The Hive business incubator unit, based on the City site.
Although this course does not offer a formal placement, all our courses are vocationally focused and benefit from strong links with industry.
How to apply
Applications for this course should be made through our website. Apply now for our MA Fashion Knitwear Design.
You can study this course:
Our MA by Registered Project is a flexible route that can be adapted to your individual studying needs.
Application deadline
Applications should normally be received by the end of July for entry in September.
Overseas applicants must take into account the time required to apply for a visa (if applicable) before applying for an MA course.
Personal statement
Your course of study will be based on the research, development and production of a major project that you'll propose.
As part of your application you'll be asked to submit a personal statement. This should be approximately 500 words and include the following:
- your aims and motivations to study within Fashion Knitwear Design;
- what you hope to achieve upon graduation from this course;
- any specialist areas or ideas that you'd like to explore within your studies;
- any practical skills that you possess that you think are relevant to your studies.
Please also include what your expertise is within the subject area, and whether you have any professional working experience.
Once you've completed your application form and submitted it to us, we'll contact you with details of how to submit your Personal Statement to us online.
Examples of work
Depending on your personal statement and the course you've applied for, we may ask you to upload a practical portfolio of your work to our secure site. If you'd like to prepare your portfolio in advance here are some guidelines.
- Include a range of work that supports your application and shows your understanding of your specialist area of study.
- Include at least 12 examples of work in the form of photographs, drawings or other media, with dates and descriptions of why the projects were undertaken.
Your examples of work should be saved as a Microsoft PowerPoint or Apple QuickTime presentation of no more than 20 slides.
English language requirements
English language entry requirements for courses in the School of Art & Design, and a full list of all English language qualifications accepted by the University are available on our website.
Pre-sessional English for Academic Purposes (PEAP)
If you don't currently have the English Language requirements for this course, we offer a range of PEAP courses that will help you improve your language skills.
We offer 6 to 30 week courses, according to your current language level. Even if you have achieved the English language requirements for this Masters course, our six week course is highly recommended as it is an ideal preparation and study skills course which is very important for successful academic study.
Find out more about our Pre-sessional English for Academic Purposes courses.
Postgraduate scholarships
The School will be offering a number of scholarships for students commencing their studies on one of our postgraduate art and design courses. Find out more about these scholarships.
Postgraduate open evenings
Our postgraduate open events are a great opportunity to meet our postgraduate teaching staff and students, visit the University, find out about the courses we offer, bursaries and funding opportunities. Find out more and book your place.
Any questions?
If you have any questions please don't hesitate to get in touch with us.
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