Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Textile Design

Graduate students will meet the following student performance criteria:

MFA Thesis

• Present an original thesis concept worthy of the MFA degree
• Demonstrate the feasibility of their thesis project
• Create a body of work that will be built into a portfolio, representing an advanced level of achievement and targeted to specific market segments

Textile Design

• Conduct research to develop their creative concept and build a visual story
• Demonstrate a good understanding of their markets
• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of repeats and engineered prints both on paper and fabric
• Design surface patterns for a wide variety of end products at an advanced level
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of computer software used in the industry
• Communicate their design ideas 2-dimensionally using traditional and/or digital media

Professional Readiness

• Create a relevant and original portfolio and collateral materials that can be used to market themselves to the industry

Academy of Art University Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the Academy of Art University will demonstrate the ability to:

• Produce a body of work suitable for seeking professional opportunities in their chosen field of art and design.
• Solve creative problems within their field of art and design, including research and synthesis of technical, aesthetic, and conceptual knowledge.
• Communicate their ideas professionally and connect with their intended audience using visual, oral, and written presentation skills relevant to their field.
• Execute technical, aesthetic, and conceptual decisions based on an understanding of art and design principles.
• Evaluate work in their field, including their own work, using professional terminology.
• Recognize the influence of major cultural and aesthetic trends, both historical and contemporary, on art and design products.
• Learn the professional skills and behaviors necessary to compete in the global marketplace for art and design.

Academy of Art University offers some of the best training and hands-on experience to help accelerate your career. We pride ourselves in doing an exceptional job preparing you to excel in your future fashion careers. Our degree programs are designed to equip aspiring fashion professionals with a comprehensive toolbox of marketable skills that lead to success in the fashion industry.

Textile Designer

You will research, draw, and design seasonal prints for fashion, interiors, and other surfaces using both hand-drawing and computer skills. Design repeat patterns and graphic prints for the home and apparel. Create and inspire the next wave of textile designs.

Unit Requirements

Degree Requirements

• Successful completion of Final Thesis Project
• A minimum grade of C in all required 63 units
• Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA and the following Academic Study requirements:
  • 1 Art Historical Awareness & Aesthetic course
  • 1 Cross-Cultural Understanding course

Curriculum

Semester 1

• FSH 600: Fashion Design 1 (Major)
• FSH 610: Applied Textiles 1 (Major)
• GLA 613: Fashion, Arts, and Influence (Graduate Liberal Arts)

Semester 2

• ACT 640: Movement: Creating Physical Character (Elective)
  Recommended for summer
• FSH 602: Fashion Design 2 (Major)
• FSH 611: Applied Textiles 2 (Major)
• GLA 603: Anthropology: Experiencing Culture (Graduate Liberal Arts)

Semester 3

• FA 603: Mixed Media/Printmaking (Major)
• FSH 609: Digital Design for Fashion (Major)
• FSH 612: Applied Textiles 3 (Major)

Semester 4

• FA 612: Silkscreen (Major)
• FSH: Directed Study (Directed Studies)
• FSH 613: Applied Textiles 4 (Major)
• GLA 600: Educational Psychology (Graduate Liberal Arts)
  Recommended for summer

Semester 5

• FSH 800: Directed Study (Directed Studies)
• FSH 801: MS: Group Directed Study (Directed Studies)
• FSH 821: Thesis/Portfolio: Textiles (Directed Studies)

Semester 6

• FSH 700: Professional Practices & Portfolio for Fashion (Major)
• FSH 800: Directed Study (Directed Studies)
• FSH 821: Thesis/Portfolio: Textiles (Directed Studies)