Chicago,
IL,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MFA in Studio - Fiber and Material Studies in Chicago United States | School of the Art Institute of Chicago
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
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Chicago United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
38,520
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Fiber and Material Studies Department at SAIC (School of the Art Institute of Chicago) offers a cross-disciplinary exploration of fibers, materials, and creative techniques through diverse artistic practices such as textile design, sculptural work, immersive installations, performance art, and traditional craftsmanship.
Our curriculum focuses on creating textiles and fiber-based artworks within modern artistic frameworks, enriched by contemporary theoretical discussions. Learners master numerous textile creation methods, surface treatments, and artistic processes, encompassing: loom weaving, printing, dyeing, embroidery, pliable sculptures, felt work, knitting, crocheting, yarn spinning, mixed-media collage, and decorative detailing. The department's workshops provide both traditional and digital tools, encouraging students to blend manual techniques with cutting-edge digital fabrication and computer-aided production methods.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
A conferred four-year baccalaureate degree or its equivalent is required for admission to all graduate programs at SAIC. Transcripts are records of your studies that list the courses you completed, the grades received, and provide evidence of degree conferral. They may include grade sheets, exam results, final diplomas, degrees, or graduation certificates.
Official translations are expected for all educational documents issued in a language other than English. A translation agency or university language department should issue official translations typed on official stationary and the translator must attest proficiency in the original language and indicate their translations are accurate word-for-word.
During the application process an unofficial transcript is acceptable for review pending an Admissions decision. Official transcripts are required upon admission. Include transcripts both official and unofficial from all universities/colleges from which a degree was obtained or prerequisites were fulfilled.
Transcripts are considered official if sent directly from the degree- or credit-granting institution to the SAIC Graduate Admissions Office.
2 Letters of Reference are required.
TOEFL: 85
IELTS: 6.5
Official translations are expected for all educational documents issued in a language other than English. A translation agency or university language department should issue official translations typed on official stationary and the translator must attest proficiency in the original language and indicate their translations are accurate word-for-word.
During the application process an unofficial transcript is acceptable for review pending an Admissions decision. Official transcripts are required upon admission. Include transcripts both official and unofficial from all universities/colleges from which a degree was obtained or prerequisites were fulfilled.
Transcripts are considered official if sent directly from the degree- or credit-granting institution to the SAIC Graduate Admissions Office.
2 Letters of Reference are required.
TOEFL: 85
IELTS: 6.5
Tuition
USD
38,520