Fiber, Textile and Weaving Arts

Liberal Arts • Visual And Performing Arts

What is it about?

A program that prepares individuals creatively and technically to express emotions, ideas, or inner visions by constructing art works from woven or non-woven fabrics and fibrous materials. Includes instruction in weaving techniques and loom operation; non-woven techniques such as knitting, coiling, netting, and crocheting; quilting; dyeing and pigmentation; printing and other finishing techniques; pattern design; tapestry; and personal style development.

Numbers at a glance

591st
Popular nationwide
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Search Rank on O's List
10
Colleges offer it
137
Graduates (2018-19)
Men
7
Women
130

Trends

Graduates
Popularity Rank

Colleges

Number of Colleges by Type
Median Graduating Class by College Type
Number of Colleges by Size
Top 10 Public by Number of Graduates
Temple University12
Massachusetts College of Art and Design10
University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth4
Average public university graduating class: 9 students.

O's Insights on Fiber, Textile and Weaving Arts

  • Major has been decreasing in popularity over the last 5 years after being stable prior to that.
  • 19% of graduates come from public universities.

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