MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF ARTS & LETTERS
DEPARTMENT OF ART,
ART HISTORY AND DESIGN
APPAREL AND TEXTILE DESIGN
This major is designed to prepare students in both
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apparel and textile design, using a holistic approach to
analysis, integration of knowledge, and problem-solving.
Students are required to complete a broad array of
courses that focus on aesthetics and creativity; twoand three-dimensional design skills; textile materials
and design; the historical and cultural aspects of apparel
design; and production in a global context. A state-ofthe-art CAD facility equipped with industry software
facilitates instruction in design technology. Students
often complete an internship as part of the major. Two
new versions of the Apparel and Textile Design major are
available, one leading to a BA and one leading to a BFA.
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