Art (Textiles), BFA
Expand your art-making through textiles practices as varied as hand-spinning wool, mastering digital technologies, and learning print design techniques.
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or any math course that meets the MATH designation.
Additional facts
STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
International students (F1), this program is not eligible for the STEM-OPT extension.
Accreditation
Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
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Degree description
The Bachelor of Fine Arts program in art with a concentration in textiles mentors and educates you in challenging technical and creative methods of studio art practice; critical thinking in the context of cultural diversity, global awareness and community engagement; and the history, traditions and innovations within art. Working from fundamental techniques, you gain mastery of skill, along with an immersion in related critical theory. An emphasis is placed on how investigations into the material and the political and social histories of textiles can inform contemporary art practice. You develop proficiency through working from a variety of sources and subjects, and a range of materials and processes.
Faculty encourage you to develop your own unique artistic vision and critically assess imagery in context to the history of art and contemporary practices. Faculty emphasize critical concepts in their teaching and encourage research, interdisciplinary engagement and coursework from disciplines across the university. Faculty also provide you professional mentorship regarding opportunities such as assistantships, internships, scholarships, residencies and exhibitions.
The School of Art, the Ceramics Research Center and Archive, and the ASU Art Museum support a robust schedule of public exhibitions and visiting artist and scholar lectures. These events offer you the opportunity to develop your knowledge and appreciation of contemporary art and culture while building a professional network. Further augmenting the curriculum are numerous internships offered by a wide variety of arts organizations.
Capstone and research studio courses engage you intellectually and critically as you develop a distinctive body of work and present that work in one of the School of Art galleries, meaning that as a graduate of this program you are prepared for the future with a portfolio of completed works that showcases your unique artistic vision.
You can visit the sculpture area of study page to learn more about the program and faculty, and you can sign up for the School of Art newsletter to learn more about its creative community.
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The following learning outcomes highlight some of the knowledge and skills you'll develop to support your future success.
- Create artwork for exhibitions in galleries, museums and other venues demonstrating technical artistic abilities and conceptual development.
- Demonstrate professional preparedness by developing a comprehensive toolkit for self-promotion that will position them for success in the field of art and design.
- Create a cohesive body of artwork organized and shared in a professional digital portfolio.
Create artwork for exhibitions in galleries, museums and other venues demonstrating technical artistic abilities and conceptual development.Admission requirements
Here are the admission and application details
All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
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First-year students are admitted directly to the textiles concentration upon admittance to the BFA program in art.
Transfer admission requirements:
Transfer students must have completed the foundational core and pre-art requirements before admittance to the textiles concentration. To complete an undergraduate degree in four years, it is recommended that community college transfer students who are completing a two-year degree and have completed the foundational core and pre-art requirements apply and submit a declaration form in the semester they are completing their community college degree or the semester before they plan to enter Arizona State University. Direct transfer of courses from other accredited institutions to the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts is subject to the existence of parallel and equal courses in the college's curriculum and to departmental or school evaluation of studio courses with respect to performance standards. Every candidate for the bachelor's degree must earn a minimum of 30 credit hours in resident credit at ASU. Transfer students enrolled in the college must complete a minimum of 15 credit hours of resident credit in the major as approved by the faculty.
Explore expanded study opportunities
When you pursue concurrent degrees (also known as a “double major”), you earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. Working with your academic advisor, you can create your own concurrent degree combination. Some combinations are not possible due to high levels of overlap in curriculum.
Global Education programs provide an opportunity for students to explore their creative side through an intercultural lens, deepen their understanding of the world and gain valuable career-building experiences. Study abroad can prove to be a vital accompaniment to any art concentration, allowing for broad historical and archaeological explorations. Students develop insight into the cultures and minds of some of the world's most notable artists when they experience the places that gave rise to specific artistic styles.
With more than 300 options available, Global Education programs give students a breadth of knowledge in arts and culture uniquely different from their own. Study abroad encourages students to develop and broaden their intercultural sensitivity, communication skills and leadership ability, and it challenges them to think differently. Whether in a foreign country, in the U.S. or online, students learn to adapt and persevere; and they are provided with a chance to look inside themselves in a way they haven't done before, growing their personal and professional self-confidence along the way.
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Build the career and future you want
Our graduates are prepared for a variety of career paths, including:
| Career | Growth | Median Salary | More Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art Professor | 2.2% | $78,620 | Learn more |
| Craft Artist | 2.0% | $46,080 | Learn more |
| Fabric and Apparel Designer | -15.0% | $62,750 | Learn more |
| Fashion Designer | 0.1% | $80,960 | Learn more |
| Fine Artist | -2.9% | $55,490 | Learn more |
| High School Teacher | -0.2% | $72,040 | Learn more |
| Talent Agent | 9.7% | $82,890 | Learn more |
Example job titles and salaries listed are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience and geographical location may affect pay scales. Some jobs also may require advanced degrees, certifications or state-specific licensure.
Data obtained from the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) under sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA).
More about careers
A degree in the arts offers graduates a pathway to a rich and varied choice of careers. The BFA program prepares graduates to initiate creative careers as visual artists and as professionals in the public and private sphere. Career opportunities depend on focused concentrations within the area of art and additional education or training per industry standards. School of Art programs prepare graduates to initiate creative careers as artists, scholars and educators in the public and private sphere.
Art graduates find employment opportunities as artists in the field, selling their works through commercial galleries and commissions and to private collectors; as museum or gallery professionals, art dealers and directors; as private school art teachers and college professors; and as community-based artists (venues might include health care settings, nonprofit agencies, and local and national public arts). Some textile artists have established careers in design, in settings as varied as working in industry creating commercial items and setting up boutique studios for the creation of one-of-a-kind fabrics for garments and interiors. Other options include working for arts agencies and public art programs; gaining admission to prestigious graduate programs across the nation in art or design; or finding employment in fields adjacent to textiles, such as business or technology.
Contact information
Use the contact information below to get in touch if you're a current student or have general questions.
Prospective students should fill out the Request for Information form.
School of Art
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ART 102
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480-965-8521
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