A neighboring wing houses a computer lab with weaving software, a Schacht Combby loom with computer interface, the graduate fibers studio, and a wood shop.  Students have access to the Historic Costume and Textiles Collection in the nearby Department of Design and Merchandising.  Fort Collins is an hour from Denver, Boulder and Rocky Mountain National Park.

Throughout the 60-credit program, graduate students work with art historians and studio faculty to research and develop thesis exhibitions.  CSU's Critic and Artist Residency Series promote dialogue with important figures in contemporary art.  In the last five years, twenty visiting speakers in fibers have brought professional points-of-view from Australia, Guatemala, India, Thailand, New Zealand   and the US.

Internships are available.  Students of Junior standing or higher may compete for the Interweave Press Scholarship in Fibers, and graduate students may be considered for a teaching assistantship.  The department of Art sponsors study abroad in Italy during spring and summer terms.  CSU alumni exhibit their work nationally and internationally and teach in public and private schools, universities and workshop programs  Alumni also jury and curate exhibitions, works as textile designers and entrepreneurs, and are employed as editors and writers for national fiber publications.  

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