The School of Art's Foundations program provides students with creative problem-solving skills and knowledge of techniques and media in preparation for advanced study.  Upon completion of foundations work, a student must submit a portfolio demonstrating proficiency in textile design.  Several tracks of study are available.  

Students concentrating in Weaving explore basic and complex woven structures through samplers and studio work.  Advanced studio course work offers in-depth exploration of on- and off-loom processes and the opportunity to develop individual concept in woven structure.  Those concentrating in Fabric Design explore the surface of cloth through work in screen printing, batik, shibori, direct application processes, and advanced surface design techniques.

The MFA program offers further development of individual concepts within a chosen area of specialization.  Personal interaction with faculty and other graduate students are combined in a creative and open-mind studio atmosphere to allow students to reach specific goals in their individual artistic development.  A written thesis and an MFA exhibition are required to complete the degree.   

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