BFA in Studio Arts - Textiles in Kent United States | Kent State University

The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art is a professional-track program designed to cultivate students' conceptual abilities, technical skills, and independent problem-solving capabilities for careers or further education in visual arts. Through studio critiques, advanced art and design concepts, skill mastery, and examination of historical and contemporary contexts, students develop the ability to critically assess visual art and integrate these insights into their creative work. Graduates showcase their proficiency by creating a unified portfolio displayed in their senior thesis exhibition, evaluated by faculty.

The Textiles specialization encourages innovative thinking, analytical exploration, and technical skill development. Students explore textiles' artistic and cultural heritage alongside modern and historical techniques. The curriculum combines traditional textile methods (rooted in repetition, geometric patterns, and structure) with digital design and technology. Coursework includes felt-making, surface design, screen-printing, and various weaving techniques (manual, loom-based, and digital).