Interim Dean, School of Design and Engineering: G Cromarty, 215.951.2596 Phone, Cromartyg@ PhilaU.edu
Campus Location: Main Campus
M.S. in Textile Design
The M.S. in Textile Design provides both integration and balance between creative design and technology. Graduates from fiber-arts backgrounds and related areas will be able to further their design skills through a greater understanding of textile materials and use of the latest technology. Students with technical design experience will be encouraged to develop their creative ideas within the environment of the design studio.
The following foundation or equivalent undergraduate courses may need to be completed. The specific foundation course requirements for each student will be based upon consultation with the area concentration advisor. Contact the School of Engineering and Textiles for further information.
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ARTH102 |
History of Western Art II or |
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CHEM101 |
General Chemistry |
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DRAW101 |
Drawing I |
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TXF501 |
Foundation Fiber and Yarn Studies |
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TXF503 |
History of Textiles and Costumes |
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TXF506 |
Design Foundations II |
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TXF507 |
Design Foundations III |
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TXF510 |
Introduction to Textile Computer-Aided Design |
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TXF511 |
Knitting I |
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TXF516 |
Dyeing and Finishing |
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TXF517 |
Weaving I |
Depending upon concentration:
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TXF512 |
Knit Design Studio I and TXF513 Knit Design Studio II or |
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TXF514 |
Print Design Studio I and TXF515 Print Design Studio II |
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TXF518 |
Weave Design Studio I and TXF519 Weave Design Studio II or |
* The foundation requirement in Textile Design Studio may be waived via portfolio review only.
Core Courses (36 Credits)
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TXD615 |
Design Studio IA (three credits)* |
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TXD616/ |
Design Studio IB & IC (six credits total)* |
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TXD625 |
Seminar (credit/no credit) |
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TXD742/ |
Design Studio II (nine credits total)* |
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TXD749 |
Weaving Technology or |
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TXD750 |
Knitting Technology or |
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TXD776 |
Textile Printing Technology |
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TXD765 |
Design Management |
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TXD772/ |
Design Studio III (eight credits total)* |
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TXD777 |
Advanced Computer-Aided Design |
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TXD975 |
Thesis (one credit) |
* Design Studio 26 credits
The Design Studio courses make up the majority of the coursework in the M.S. in Textile Design program. Students are required to specialize in one design area (knit, weave or print), but are encouraged to incorporate the other areas of textile design through their foundation courses, elective or design studio work. The 26 credits of Design Studio are split into three stages that may be spread over three semesters. However, the student may elect or be advised to take only three or six credits of Studio in any semester depending on individual progress, development and available time commitment. All students involved in Textile Design Studio courses will participate in common presentation/critique sessions toward the end of the semester.
Students may elect to replace up to six credits of Design Studio with graduate-level electives. The selection of these electives should be approved by the primary design faculty member and the program director.
Electives (3 Credits)
Choose one course from the following or other courses approved by the program director
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TXD756 |
Advanced Jacquard |
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TXD791 |
Internship |
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TXD798 |
Independent Study |
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TXD993 |
European Textile Print Study Tour (Alternate Years) |
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TXD994 |
European Knitting Study Tour |
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TXE751 |
Advanced Woven Structures - Product Development |
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TXE752 |
Advanced Knitted Structures - Product Development |
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS: 39 Credits
On a separate sheet of paper, please provide the Admissions Committee with a personal statement discussing why you wish to pursue a graduate degree and why you believe you will be successful. Please type your response and limit your statement to 250-500 words.