UNAM Bachelor of Arts in Textiles Studies Course
Degree
selectable subject under Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
Introduction
Visual Arts
The University of Namibia’s BA degree programme which allows students to take a Visual Arts major complementary to other humanities and social science subjects is unique in the region. The appeal of this option and of the market related emphasis in the Visual Arts Curricula is demonstrated by the increasing number of students from throughout the SADC region choosing to register for Visual Arts courses in the Department of Visual and Performing Arts. The curricula are structured in such a way that they provide students with the opportunity to grow creatively and academically towards obtaining a qualification for future employment.
Textiles Studies
Textiles Studies as an ‘applied art’ subject promotes an entrepreneurial focus, training designers and textiles product developers for Namibian industry.
By the end of their study in Textiles Studies students should be able to:
- Apply their knowledge and skills to the solution of design problems in their chosen field
- Demonstrate understanding of local business requirements in their chosen field
- Demonstrate the capacity to make professional judgements and take appropriate decisions
Modules
| Year 1, Semester 1 |
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| Principles of Design (if not choosen in another subject) |
| Visual Literacy and Drawing (if Principles of Design choosen in another subject) |
| Year 1, Semester 2 |
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| Principles of Design (if not choosen in another subject) |
| Visual Literacy and Drawing (if Principles of Design choosen in another subject) |
| Year 2, Semester 1 |
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| Textiles: Dyed Painted and Printed |
| Textiles and Fashion Basics (if not choosen under Fashion Studies) |
| Visual Articulation and Drawing (if Textiles and Fashion Basics choosen under Fashion Studies) |
| Year 2, Semester 2 |
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| Constructed Textiles and Sewn Decoration |
| Textiles and Fashion Basics (if not choosen under Fashion Studies) |
| Visual Articulation and Drawing (if Textiles and Fashion Basics choosen under Fashion Studies) |
| Year 3, Semester 1 |
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| Textiles Product Development |
| Research Methods for Visual Arts (as 1. Major Subject) |
| Business for Visual Arts (as 2. Major Subject) |
| Year 3, Semester 2 |
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| Textiles in Interior Design |
| Research Methods for Visual Arts (as 1. Major Subject) |
| Year 4, as 1. major subject |
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| Textiles Studies: Studio Research |
| Research Project: Textiles Studies |
| Textiles Studies: Exhibition and Presentation |
| Textiles Studies: Industry-related Commission |
| Year 4, as 2. major subject |
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| Textiles Studies: Studio Research for Second Major |
| Textiles Studies: Exhibition and Presentation |
| Textiles Studies: Industry-related Commission |
See Also
UNAM Humanities and Social Sciences Undergraduate Courses
Postgraduate
UNAM Humanities and Social Sciences Postgraduate Courses
UNAM Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Overview
UNAM Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Contacts
UNAM Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Prospectus