This department offers a broad spectrum of studio experiences in the three (4) major textile disciplines of: Textile Design, Weaving and Fibre Artsand Fashion Designing from which students must choose one major for specialization. Any of the three (4) major areas of the programme provides exposure to traditional and contemporary techniques. The courses draw on historical precedents, inherent properties and technical development that serve as a point of departure for self-expression. Students electing to do Fibre Arts must choose their 12 credits in years 2 & 3 from either the Textile Design or Weaving courses, which would provide the technical understanding of the course. This would facilitate exploration of the techniques for visual expression of their ideas. Students are expected to complete 18 credits in the major including Drawing, 4 credits in Art History, 8 credits in General Studies. Up to 12 credits in Electives must be taken over four years.
B.F.A FASHION DESIGN PROGRAMME
The Fashion Design programme seeks to develop a unique Caribbean fashion identity and expose students to a large pool of creativity that exists across the four schools of the College; Visual Arts, Music, Dance and Drama. The programme is aimed at producing Fashion Designers whose work will be both indigenous and contemporary, and reflective of interdisciplinary influences. It provides courses that enables the development of a well-rounded fashion designer who possess strong technical abilities and creativity as it strikes the balance needed for a “fashion” programme that is offered by an “art” College allowing for the level of exploration needed to advance a specific Caribbean Fashion Identity.
This department offers a broad spectrum of studio experiences in the three (4) major textile disciplines of: Textile Design, Weaving and Fibre Arts and Fashion Designing from which students must choose one major for specialization. Any of the three (4) major areas of the programme provides exposure to traditional and contemporary techniques. The courses draw on historical precedents, inherent properties and technical development that serve as a point of departure for self-expression. Students electing to do Fibre Arts must choose their 12 credits in years 2 & 3 from either the Textile Design or Weaving courses, which would provide the technical understanding of the course. This would facilitate exploration of the techniques for visual expression of their ideas. Students are expected to complete 18 credits in the major including Drawing, 4 credits in Art History, 8 credits in General Studies. Up to 12 credits in Electives must be taken over four years.
