The Fibers and Surface Design program emphasizes and requires hand making of cloth in a studio setting. All students learn art and design vocabulary, textile techniques, material explorations, digital technologies, fine craftsmanship, design process, and idea development through repeated acts of making and evaluating textile artifacts. All courses include use of color and pattern, and reference textile history and contemporary art and design examples. The program encourages breadth of experience, experimentation, questioning, individual initiative, craftsmanship, knowledge of hand processes, and the search for an individual career direction—finding a unique creative voice with confidence and professionalism.

Areas of Focus

• Weaving
• Fiber Arts
• Surface Design

Careers for Fibers and Surface Design Majors

• Fine Arts
• Fashion and Apparel Design
• Textiles Design
• Education
• Entrepreneurs
• Set Design