Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art, Textile and Surface Design

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The concentration in Textile and Surface Design emphasizes creativity and experimentation that combines design with art and technology.

Students will be exposed to courses that cover textile foundations, computer-aided design, color and trend forecasting, sewing construction, printmaking and surface manipulation, technical development and drafting, as well as weaving and the textile industry. 

The heart of the textiles and surface design program focuses on creative conceptual development, two- and three-dimensional textile constructions, surface design technologies, historical and cultural aspects of textiles, impactful sustainable design, and the significance of textiles and surface design in a global context.

The skills students learn while in the program prepare them to work in a variety of industries, such as material design, advertising and marketing, interior design, and fashion.

 

Program Snapshot

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Number of Credit Hours: 120 Total Hours

Time to Complete: Four-year Program

Primary Campus: Marietta

Program Format: Face-to-Face*

*A limited selection of courses may be available in an online or hybrid format.

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What can you do with a BFA in Art, Textile and Surface Design degree?

There are numerous careers for graduates with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art with a concentration in Textile and Surface Design. Below are a few paths that you can pursue in your career:

  • Advertising/Marketing
  • Art Teacher *
  • Carpet/Textile Designer
  • Clothing/Textile Technologist
  • College/University Instructor*
  • Costume Designer
  • Fashion Designer
  • Fashion Director
  • Fashion Writer
  • Fine Artist
  • Gallery Assistant/Director/Owner
  • Interior Designer
  • Market Researcher/Trend Forecaster
  • Pattern Maker
  • Seamstress
  • Stylist
  • Technical Designer
  • Weaver

* May require additional advanced education

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