Diploma in Industrial Art (Textiles)

The Diploma in Industrial Art (Textiles) at Tamale Technical University is a practical programme for Visual Arts students interested in working with cloth, dye and design. It is offered by the Faculty of Creative Art and Technology and is classed as less competitive, so it can be a realistic choice for SHS leavers with a Visual Arts background.

What textiles programmes cover

Programmes like this focus on transforming raw materials like cotton, wool and synthetic fibres into finished textiles. Students typically learn weaving, knitting, dyeing, printing and fabric design, along with the practical business of producing textiles at scale. The work builds a blend of artistic judgement and technical skill, from choosing colours and patterns to operating looms and finishing cloth.

How hard it is to get a place

This is one of the more accessible programmes to enter. It is described as less competitive, which means that students with the right background have a good chance of securing admission. The programme is open to Visual Arts students from SHS, so if you took the Visual Arts stream, you are on the right track. As with any admission, your exact grades will still be checked, but the overall competition for places is lower than for many other courses.

Where a textiles diploma can lead

Graduates of textile programmes typically go into design, production and management roles in the garment and furnishings industries. Many work as textile designers, pattern makers or quality controllers in factories, while others start their own small-scale dyeing or batik businesses. The diploma also provides a foundation for further study in industrial art or fashion design, should you choose to continue after graduating.