Expand your art making through textiles practices that range from hand-spinning wool to the newest in digital technologies and print design.
The BFA program in art with a concentration in textiles is committed to the exploration and advancement of innovative textile practices. Working from fundamental techniques such as weaving, dyeing, textile printing and fiber sculpture, students 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. The professional activity of the faculty provides students with a network of outside opportunities such as assistantships, internships, scholarships, residencies and exhibitions.
Students declare their Bachelor of Fine Arts concentration at the time of their ASU admission. Following admission, if students wish to change their concentration, they may meet with their School of Art academic advisor.
At A Glance
Art (Textiles), BFA
- Offered by: Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts
- Location: Tempe
- Math Intensity: General
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Admission requirements
First-year students are admitted directly to the textiles concentration upon admittance to the BFA program in art.
Career outlook
Graduates are prepared with the technical skills they need to pursue a professional career within a diverse range of options that reflect the breadth of the textiles field. Some have established careers in design, in settings as varied as working in industry creating commercial items to setting up boutique studios for the creation of one-of-a-kind fabrics for garments and interiors. Others have chosen to pursue graduate degrees in art or design or in fields adjacent to textiles such as business or technology. Graduates continue to develop their art practice once leaving ASU, with outcomes that range from continued personal explorations to professional gallery exhibitions.
Example careers
Students who complete this degree program may be prepared for the following careers. Advanced degrees or certifications may be required for academic or clinical positions. Career examples include but are not limited to:
| Career | *growth | *median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | 5.6% | $69,690 |
| Craft Artists | -1% | $35,180 |
| Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers | -11.4% | $49,680 |
| Fashion Designers | -4.4% | $75,810 |
| Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators | 1% | $52,340 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | 3.8% | $62,870 |
| Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes | 11.8% | $75,420 |
* Data obtained from the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) under sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA).
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