Education

University of East London, (2010 - 2013)

BA HONS Printed Textiles Design, 2012-2013 (second class honours, lower division)

Foundation Degree in the Arts: Fashion and Textiles, 2010-2012 (Merit overall)

Thurrock and Basildon College, (2008 – 2010) (now known as South Essex College since 2009)

BTEC National Diploma in Fashion and Clothing (DMM, Distinction Merit Merit) Safe Learner (Pass) Communications (Level 2, Pass)

Achievements

Student Prize Winner 2009

Thurrock and Basildon College, School of Creative & Cultural Industries Visual Arts, National Diploma Fashion and Clothing Year 1

Duke of Edinburgh Award (Bronze)

Skills and Software

Textiles

Screen Print, Devoré, Flock, Foil, Puff binder, Discharge, Mono Print, Tie Dye, Batik Wax, Computer Aided Design, and Mark Making/Drawing.

Fashion

Pattern cutting skills (basic), Machine & Hand Sewing and Applique/Reverse Applique.

Software & General

Adobe Photoshop & Elements, Microsoft Word/PowerPoint/Excel/Publisher, Sony Vegas, Communication skills, High levels of organisation.

Experience

Mirjam Rouden Textiles Studio: August 2011 to September 2011 (4 weeks) & October 2011 (1 week)

Focused on checks, florals, and animal prints using bleach, acid dyes and print screen method. Digital files were organised, CD burning and labelling. CAD designing with hand drawings. Prepared fabrics for trade shows