Manipal Academy of Higher Education

Overview

Textile Futures is an innovative undergraduate program that approaches textiles as a medium for material innovation, sustainability, and cultural design, extending beyond the realms of fashion and interiors. This hands-on degree emphasizes practical learning through studios and projects, allowing students to engage with fibers, yarns, dyeing, and surface techniques, while also exploring cutting-edge areas such as computational weaving and smart textiles.

What you'll study

• Disciplinary Studios: Engage in practice-led learning environments where you will enhance your textile and design skills within a collaborative, interdisciplinary context.
• Core Learning Areas: Focus on materials experimentation, textile prototyping, and both traditional and contemporary techniques, including weaving, printing, dyeing, and advanced textile processes.
• Design Thinking: Develop a mindset for sustainability and responsible material choices, considering cultural contexts in your design processes.
• Portfolio Development: Build a professional portfolio through studio outcomes and applied projects, showcasing your capabilities and creativity in textile design.

Entry requirements

• This program is ideal for individuals who enjoy hands-on work with materials and wish to investigate textiles as a creative, cultural, and technological medium. No prior experience in textiles is necessary; a sense of curiosity and a willingness to experiment are vital.
• A Levels: A minimum of 3 subjects at the ‘A’ Levels and 5 Passes in IGCSE/GCSE, including English, with an average minimum grade of ‘D’.
• IB Diploma/Certificate: An overall score of at least 24 points, with 3 subjects at Higher Level (HL) and 3 subjects at Standard Level (SL).
• High School Diploma (USA/Canada): Completion of Senior Secondary education, equivalent as per AIU standards.

Career prospects

Graduates of the Textile Futures program are well-prepared for diverse career paths within the textile and design industries. Opportunities may include roles in textile design, product development, sustainable fashion, and research in innovative textile applications. With a strong emphasis on both creativity and sustainability, alumni can expect to contribute significantly to the evolving landscape of textile innovation.