Fibers & Textile Studies (BFA)

At the heart of the curriculum of the Craft and Material Studies major with a concentration in Fibers and Textile Studies is the notion of thinking through making. Fibers and Textile Studies students are passionate about working with their hands and about discussing the ideas and concepts underlying their art. Fibers and Textile Studies students learn to express themselves through material and process. A student who pursues Craft and Material Studies will work closely with an advisor to determine the curricular path that best matches their artistic goals.  

Students who complete the Craft and Material Studies major with a concentration in Fibers and Textile Studies will:

• Demonstrate independent, creative problem solving and original thinking. They exhibit a distinct and personal approach to art making.

• Demonstrate knowledge of contemporary issues and historical precedents. They have an appreciation for experimentation/innovation as well as for the traditions of making as applied to contemporary craft practice.

• Acquire and demonstrate the professional skills needed to be successful as artists, entrepreneurs, designers for industry and productive citizens.

• Be able to talk and write about art (including their own work) critically, intelligently and with considerable insight.

• Acquire the level of technical skill required for them to reach their career goals. They establish a work practice appropriate to their ideas and demonstrate a deep familiarity with materials and processes.

Fibers and Textile Studies can also be studied as an emphasis in the Fine Arts Program. 

Sample Curriculum

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