The course provides a creative environment that encourages students to challenge design and making conventions through materials, investigation, experimentation, and innovation; students are encouraged to find new ways of merging design and function, particularly in the context of textiles and fashion product; while supporting students� creative and professional ambitions, the course also encourages the consideration of current design concerns such as intelligent materials, renewables, sustainability and post-consumption as well as ecological and environmentally sound production processes; all students also have the opportunity to work with design mentors on aspects of setting up their own business and entrepreneurial development.