Study fibers in the largest program in the U.S.
Add the finishing touches to new textile inventions or fashion collaborations
The SCAD fibers department is the largest of its kind in the U.S. with a comprehensive curriculum and large, inspiring facilities stocked with top-of-the-line tools and resources. As a student, join the elite ranks of fibers artists who regularly win major awards. Then, follow in the footsteps of our successful fibers graduates, who work in demanding and inventive roles, developing thermal insulating blankets for NASA, automotive interior surface fabrics for Chrysler, innovative athletics materials for Nike, and custom fabrics and installations for fashion houses and retailers like Anthropologie, Lilly Pulitzer, Macy's, and more.
Top-ranked fashion programs
Join the top-ranked SCAD fashion program, which has garnered praise from both Fashionista and The Business of Fashion. Through exceptional instruction, career-making resources, and emerging tech, SCAD earns best of the best awards each year from top publications.
Student work
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Build a career doing what you love
SCAD helps students transform their passions into booming businesses. Former classmates Maureen Walsh and Trish Andersen (each earned a B.F.A. degree in fibers in 2005) discuss their success creating retail interiors and events for companies like Google and Bravo.
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Creative collaborations
SCAD emphasizes collaboration between departments through opportunities like the SCADpad® micro-housing project. SCADpad combined students from 12 different fields to reimagine the spaces in which we live. The project earned global media attention and the World Architecture News Urban Design Award for its innovations.
"From the beginning at SCAD, I was encouraged to dig deep and create work that means something to me. I have experienced so many wonderful and exciting moments at SCAD that have empowered me and made me a stronger person."
Sugandha Gupta | M.F.A., fibers, 2018Related majors and minors
Fibers is an ever-evolving field. In order to thrive in such an industry, many students choose to pursue a double major or related minor while they are here. You can explore new perspectives, harness diverse creative approaches, and develop a unique, well-rounded style — all while earning multiple degrees.
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Reimagine science, tech, engineering, and math at SCAD, home to 28 distinct STEM degree programs, each designated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
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