IN TEXTILES YOU EXPERIMENT WITH NEW MATERIALS, TECHNOLOGIES AND TECHNIQUES TO DESIGN AND CREATE INNOVATIVE FABRIC AND FINE ART. FACULTY WORK CLOSELY WITH BOTH GRADUATE AND UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS TO HELP YOU DEVELOP A PERSONAL VISION AND AN UNDERSTANDING OF LARGER ARTISTIC, SOCIAL AND CULTURAL CONTEXTS.
BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS (BFA)
In the Textiles BFA program you learn expertly balance color, pattern, structure and material in the making of various 2D and 3D textiles, both by advanced and traditional hand methods.
MASTER OF FINE ARTS (MFA)
Focusing on the woven, knit and print design of fabrics used for apparel and interior design, the MFA in Textiles encourages you to develop an artistic vision based in research and knowledge of design principles. As an MFA candidate in Textiles, you build on solid technical skills and a proficient design process, engage in individual research, and develop a personal vision and understanding of design as an expression of a continually evolving culture.