Fashion Design and Textile Design
Practical information
The academic year consists of four periods (P1-4) and each semester is divided into two periods. P1-P2 represent the autumn semester and P3-P4 the spring semester, where each period consist of 15 ECTS. One semester of full time studies correspond to 30 ECTS.
Students interested in Fashion Design or Textile must also upload a portfolio and CV when applying. There is a limited number of available places in and selection of exchange students will be made on the basis of applicants’ individual portfolios. Read about supporting documents required for Fashion Design and Textile Design (pdf).
Questions? Contact responsible International Coordinator Gustav Kibe at gustav.kibe@hb.se
Autumn 2024
This is the first semester of the 2024-2025 academic calendar. All new exchange students should attend the Orientation Days 26-27 August 2024.
Bachelor's level
Fashion Design - 31,5 ECTS
Exchange students attending this package will take courses together with students in the 2nd year of Fashion Design.
- Design Methodology 2: Sensory Design (pdf) 7,5 ECTS, P1
- Body, Dress and Graphics (pdf) 4,5 ECTS, P1
- Experimental Weaving (pdf) 4,5 ECTS, P1-2
- Design Project 3: Specialisation (pdf) 13,5 ECTS, P2
*Exchange students accepted to the course package shall take part in the introduction course, which takes place 26-28 August, the week before the official start of the semester.
Textile Design - 30 ECTS
Exchange students attending this package will take courses together with students in the 2nd year of Textile Design.
- Technique and Expression 2: Knitting (pdf) 7,5 ECTS, P1
- Design Project 2: Elasticity and Structure (pdf) 7,5 ECTS, P1
- Design Aesthetics 2: Principles and Perspectives (pdf) 4,5 ECTS, P2
- Portfolio Textile Design (pdf) 3 ECTS, P2
- Design Methodology 2: Contemporary Art and Textile (pdf) 7,5 ECTS, P2
Master's level
Fashion and Textile Design - 31,5 ECTS
Exchange students attending this package will take courses together with students in the 1st year of Fashion and Textile Design. Please note that this course package runs until 26 January 2025, one week after the official end of the semester
- Dye, after treatment and print technique - introduction course (pdf) 1,5 ECTS*
- Aesthetic Theory - Design Methods, Advanced Level (pdf) 7,5 ECTS, P1
- Design Project - Specialisation Project (pdf) 7,5 ECTS, P1
- Elective Courses 15 ECTS, P2
Students will choose a total amount of 15 ECTS among following courses:
- Construction Technique, Advanced Level (pdf) 7,5 ECTS
- Dyeing, Textile Printing and Finishing, Advanced Level (pdf) 7,5 ECTS
- Knitting Technology, Advanced Level (pdf) 7,5 ECTS
- Weaving Technology, Advanced Level (pdf) 7,5 ECTS
- Advancement Textile Technology (pdf) 7,5 ECTS
- Advancement Textile Technology (pdf) 15 ECTS
*Exchange students accepted to the course package shall take part in the introduction course, which takes place 26-28 August, the week before the official start of the semester.
Spring 2024
This is the second semester of the 2023-2024 academic calendar. All new exchange students should attend the Orientation Days 11-12 January 2024. Exchange students accepted to these course packages must take part in the introduction course, which will start 12 January.
Bachelor's level
Fashion Design
Exchange students attending this package will take courses together with students in the 2nd year of Fashion Design.
- Portfolio and Presentation Technique (pdf) 7,5 ECTS, P3
- Basic Design 3: Body, Dress, Nature (pdf) 7,5 ECTS, P3
- Design Aesthetics 2: Principles and Perspectives (pdf) 7,5 ECTS, P4
- Sustainable Business-and Product Development (pdf) 7,5 ECTS, P4
Textile Design
Exchange students attending this package will take courses together with students in the 2nd year of Textile Design.
- Technique and Design 3: Weave Construction and Scale (pdf) 15 ECTS, P3
- Design Aesthetics 3: Criticism and Judgement (pdf) 4,5 ECTS, P4
- Sustainable Business-and Product Development (pdf) 7,5 ECTS, P4
- Textile Communication (pdf) 3 ECTS, P4