Textiles
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio
The Textiles program fosters textile art as an academic, artistic and professional endeavor. The program’s mission is the meaningful education of the professional artist and designer in the field of contemporary textiles.
Student Profile
Textiles program student interests are multi faceted, but linked by the love for fabric design. These interests range from creative work as an artist producing woven and embellished fabrics and textile products, designing garments and costumes, or creating three-dimensional installations to be viewed as human environments. Textile program graduates develop skills and qualifications as textile designers, artists, and craftsmen.
Program Description
No portfolio is required for entrance into the School of Art and Design undergraduate program. Upon completing foundation-level work and introductory courses in the concentration, prospective majors are required to apply for acceptance into the Textiles concentration with a portfolio, which is reviewed by the full-time faculty in the area.
The Textiles program begins with basic textile design courses covering the broad scope of textile art in surface design and weaving and advances to intermediate level in which students broaden their technical and artistic experience with modern textiles medium and processes. Majors are then encouraged to direct their study into individual areas of interest, culminating in portfolio I & II capstone courses in which they execute a developed body of work suitable for senior exhibition and professional portfolio presentation. The program is enhanced with professional studio visits, a variety of internship opportunities in the Atlanta area textile industry, and a visiting artist designer lecture series sponsored by the School of Art and Design and Art Students Union.
Course Requirements for the Concentration (60 credit hours)
1. Concentration Requirements (43)
2. Textiles Elective (7-8)
3. Studio electives at 3000/4000 level (3)
4. Art History electives at 4000 level (6-8)
Transfer Credits
Upon acceptance into the University and before initial registration, students who wish to transfer credit for art courses taken elsewhere must bring a copy of their transcripts with a GSU transfer evaluation to the School of Art and Design undergraduate advisor in room 117 Art and Humanities. A catalog description, course syllabus, or portfolio review may be required for course evaluation.
Application to the Concentration
Before Application:
1. Students should consult in the Fall or Spring semesters with the area coordinator in the concentration for information about the concentration and requirements, preferably as soon as they know they will be applying to the concentration.
2. Students must take 18 credit hours of courses appropriate to the major field (4 studio foundations courses and 2 art history surveys).
3. Students must also have completed or be taking two 3000 level courses in the concentration.
4. Portfolio, should be prepared for review.
Application Procedures:
Applications to the concentration, which are reviewed Fall and Spring semesters, include presentation of total of 6 art works from the four foundation studio courses plus two 3000 level courses (TEXT 3000, 3100, 3200, or 3300) in the proposed concentration. Students must also present for review a current PACE advisement form available on the G.S.U. web site, or obtained from the College of Arts and Sciences Office of Academic Assistance, room 724 General Classroom building. Application to the concentration must occur prior to completing 33 credit hours in art. Students should contact the area coordinator in the concentration during Fall or Spring semesters for information about criteria and application procedures well before the review date.
Exhibition
At the completion of their degree program textile students are required to participate in the Senior Portfolio Exhibition which takes place during the student’s final semester and is part of requirement for the B.F.A. degree.
Career Opportunities
The program provides students with a range of interests and career choices from fine art and hand-craft to industrial design and textile conservation. Graduates are qualified to pursue careers as independent designer-craftsmen, textile designers, textile conservators, or to pursue further education in graduate level studies.
For more detailed information about the program please see the Georgia State University General Catalogues
