Fashion design is the process of creating new styles and designs of clothing and accessories, while textile design is the art of creating patterns, textures, and designs for fabrics. The two disciplines are closely linked, as fashion designers rely on textile designers to create unique and exciting fabrics that can be used to bring their designs to life. Students enrolled in a fashion and textile degree program will learn about fashion and textile design history and study the principles of design, colour, and composition. They will also learn about different types of fabrics, dyes, printing techniques, and manufacturing processes. Through practical studio work, they can apply these principles to create their own textile designs, patterns, and clothing prototypes.