Master of Arts in Textile Design
Innovative interdisciplinary textile design programme blending creativity, sustainability, and cutting-edge technology.
Best for:Best for creative professionals with a Bachelor’s in design, architecture, or related fields seeking to specialize in sustainable and innovative textile design.
Overview
The Master of Arts in Textile Design at Hof University of Applied Sciences offers a three-semester programme focused on exploring the intersection of textiles, design, and interdisciplinary innovation. Students will develop advanced skills in designing functional, sustainable, and marketable textile solutions while engaging with project-based learning and real-world applications. The programme emphasizes both traditional and modern textile technologies, sustainability, and project management, preparing graduates for diverse careers in fashion, architecture, eco-design, and beyond. Located in Hof, Germany, the programme attracts international students through its vibrant research environment and strong industry connections.
What you'll do
- Develop advanced skills in designing complex textile surfaces and innovative applications for diverse industries.
- Explore interdisciplinary solutions addressing functionality, sustainability, and marketability in textile products.
- Engage in project-based learning with real-world applications, combining theoretical and practical design strategies.
- Choose elective courses to specialize in areas such as advanced textile design, sustainable project management, or design management.
- Collaborate with professors to develop a tailored academic and professional profile through mentorship.
- Conduct research and create a Master’s thesis combining practical and theoretical components, guided by faculty.
- Participate in international guest lectures and interdisciplinary workshops to broaden design perspectives.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor’s degree in design, architecture, textile design, apparel design, product design, or a related field from an accredited university or university of applied sciences, with at least 210 ECTS credits or equivalent. Applicants with fewer than 210 credits may need to complete an internship (30 ECTS) before starting.
Degree offered: Master of Arts (MA)
Language: English proficiency at B2 level (IELTS Academic: 6.5 or TOEFL iBT: 90) and German proficiency at A1 level (official certificate required).
Instruction: English
- Proven artistic and design skills demonstrated through a portfolio of original work samples.
- Experience in project-based design or related professional contexts.
- Ability to develop and present a detailed project proposal in English.
- Basic proficiency in digital design tools and software.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English for oral examinations and project discussions.
- Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree in design or a related field with a minimum grade equivalent to 2.5 in the German grading system.
- No nationality restrictions; open to applicants from all countries.
- Applicants with fewer than 210 ECTS credits may need to complete an internship (30 ECTS) before admission.
- No age restrictions.
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How to apply
Deadline: 2024-11-05 to 2024-11-30 (for summer semester)
Applicants must submit a self-written project proposal in English and a digital portfolio containing seven to twelve original work samples demonstrating artistic skills and suitability for the programme. After initial review, candidates will participate in a 30-minute oral examination in English to present their proposal and portfolio. Applications are submitted through the official Hof University application portal.
- Bachelor’s degree certificate and transcripts
- Digital portfolio with 7–12 original work samples
- Self-written project proposal in English
- Official English proficiency certificate (IELTS/TOEFL)
- Official German proficiency certificate (A1 level)
- Proof of any internship credits if applicable
Contact
International Office· Admissions and Student Support
https://www.hof-university.com/studying-at-hof-university/application-and-admission.html
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