Overview

The heart of the Textiles and Fashion Design (TFD) major at University of Wisconsin Madison lies in the hands-on studio courses where students learn to weave, dye, print, construct, pattern, illustrate, design and innovate. Going beyond technique, TFD faculty encourage students to intuitively make, analyze and revise, leading to discovery and creative problem solving. Special topics focus on environmental, economic, and cultural sustainability as well as technology and non-traditional entrepreneurship.

Coursework in the TFD program is enhanced by visiting lecturers, special projects with industry partners, and the on-site Helen Louise Allen Textile Collection. Upper-level students in the major are given the opportunity to professionally show their work to a public audience in the fall annual student showcase and the spring fashion show.

Our bachelor of science degree in Textiles and Fashion Design highlights craft technique as a pathway to creative practice and prepares students for an exciting creative career in design. Studies can focus primarily in textiles or in fashion, but students are encouraged to experiment in both areas. The program emphasizes interdisciplinary partnerships and encourages learning by doing in studios, outreach projects, and sustainable practices.

Key Facts

Have grounding in the history and theory relevant to the human ecological perspective.

Have intellectual skills for inquiry, creative thinking, and critical analysis.

Have professional skills that prepare them for applying what they have learned to create new knowledge and solve problems in a real world setting.

Textiles and Fashion Design students will have the ability to move beyond technique, taking creative risks to develop conceptually cohesive work through advanced knowledge of materials, processes, and an understanding of design principles.

Textiles and Fashion Design students will have the ability to participate in professional discussions and critique that are informed by foundational knowledge of fashion and/or textile history, theory, and science.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Textile Science
History of Fashion, 1400-Present
History of Textiles
Fashion Illustration
Apparel Design
Cloth to Clothing
Textile Design: Printing and Dyeing
Textile Embellishment
Textile Design: Weaving
Textile Design: Manual/Computer Generated Imagery and Pattern

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

120-122

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Madison, United States

Disciplines

Fashion, Textiles and Luxury Goods Fashion Design View 162 other Bachelors in Fashion Design in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

Admissions application
Application fee
Course and grade information from grades 9-12
Two essays: tell us about your academic and personal achievements
One required letter of recommendation
English language proficiency
Official test scores: scores from either the ACT or the SAT

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

44210 USD / year

≈ 44210 USD / year
Out-of-State

44210 USD / year

≈ 44210 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

12186 USD / year

≈ 12186 USD / year

Additional Details

Minnesota Resident: $16,638

Living costs

Madison

United States

1015 - 1752 USD / month

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