Course content
You will be trained to become a sustainable textile specialist, in four years. Throughout the programme you will be encouraged to apply theory directly to practical settings.
- Contact moments 20 hours
a week
- Self-study 20 hours
a week
- Additional costs € 500
- Language English
The First year
Project-based work
The first year is divided into 4 projects. The first project you will do on your own and for the other three you will work in a group. This way you will get a good and realistic understanding of the industry. You will also visit companies, develop a collection, work on textile innovations and discover what is involved in the production of clothing and textiles. Each quarter, you also take some subjects that support the overall F&TT study.
Study load
- 40% Theory
- 45% Practical and group work
- 15% Study career counseling
The Fashion and Textile Technologies programme is structured around the following themes
- Into the Future
You are going to research your interests and qualities, what the bachelor program has to offer and what your future as an F&TT professional will look like. - Collection
How do I develop a collection that is commercial, marketable, sustainable and profitable and fits my target group? In order to achieve this, you’ll research the market and your target group. You also look at social and fashion trends, which you translate into useful ideas, concepts and designs. - Buying
What does the supply chain of the fashion and textile industry look like and what do - Material
You have to consider as an international buyer? And how do you ensure a balance between people, planet and profit? Brainstorming, innovating and sustainability are central. Once you’ve thought up an innovative idea, you will research the market to see if the idea is feasible. Then you will work out the idea together: which material works best, how do you research it and which lab tests should you do?
Most subjects are embedded in the projects. Lessons will take place in different ‘classrooms’, such as the studio, the laboratory, the knitting room and the computer room for the Adobe and Lectra classes. You will also have classes on other subjects, outside of these projects, for which you will have to do tests. In the first year you will have the following subjects:
- Textiles 1-4
- Commerce
- Communication
- Research
- English
You will also have some workshops that are focused on your personal development. Every quarter you will have at least one meeting with your study coach to discuss your progress, any difficulties you might have and if you need extra help with anything.
The important theme of sustainability runs through the F&TT programme like a thread. We will cover and reflect on topics like ethics and corporate social responsibility and look for solutions and alternatives to ensure the fair production of clothing and textiles. Your skills can help future generations!
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Deepening your expertise
In the second year of the HBO Fashion & Textile Technologies programme, you'll build on the foundations established in the first year. You'll continue to explore key themes such as Buying, Collection, Material, and Into the Future, with a deeper focus and expanded understanding.
In the second year, we raise the bar! It gets even more interesting. You'll engage in real-world activities, such as purchasing products from our partners in China and India, deepening your expertise in creating collections, and conducting research for a fashion or textile company. This is also the perfect time to start preparing for your internship and minor, with full support from your study coach. Together, you'll explore the possibilities and find the best fit for your career goals.
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Go international!
This is the year you do your minor and your internship. You will have the opportunity to study with one of our partners in for example China, Spain, England, Sweden, Indonesia or Canada for six months. You will also do your internship, for example in the purchase department of Tommy Hilfiger, Hünkemoller or G-Star. Or would you rather develop new materials for brands like Rev’it or FEBRIK? The choice is yours!
The fourth year
Collaboration and graduation
In your fourth year you will start with the Smart Solutions Project. Together with students of other study programmes at Saxion, you will find a solution to an existing problem a company is faced with. You could be working with students from Electronics, Business Administration and Industrial Design, to name just a few. This results in surprising ideas. We guarantee it! The last semester of the programme you graduate at a company or by yourself.
Degree: Bachelor of Science (BSc)
With your F&TT degree in your pocket, you can start working in the textile and fashion world. You get a taste of international opportunities during the programme, which will set you in good stead to apply for jobs anywhere you like. And of course, you can do so using your new title: Bachelor of Science. You’ve earned it!