The Anni Albers Scholars Program, a collaboration between the NC State University world renowned Colleges of Textiles and Design, provides students with exemplary preparation in both design and in textile technology. This collaboration provides an unparalleled undergraduate education combining professional skills in design with extensive technological knowledge.

Students completing the Anni Albers Program will earn two undergraduate degrees: Bachelor of Science in Textile Technology and Bachelor of Art and Design.

The program is named for a designer who exemplifies the ideals and goals to which the program aspires: textile designer and artist Anni Albers. Anni Albers was educated in the Weaving Workshop at the Bauhaus and later immigrated to the United States and designed at Black Mountain School in North Carolina. She has provided generations of American textile designers and fiber artists a philosophical framework and standard of excellence against which to measure progress and achievement.

Curriculum and Resources:

The College of Textiles provides the Anni Albers Scholars with state of the art instruction in textile design and technology including technologies such as direct digital printing on fabric, seamless knitting and computer aided design software for both knitted and woven fabrics and for textile product development. The College's Digital Design Lab offers the opportunity for Albers Scholars to work hands-on with these technologies. A teaching classroom with specialized software offers an ideal environment for instruction in a variety of industry software. Studio spaces, CAD/CAM and laboratory facilities are available for design and creation of fabrics and products.

The College of Design offers Albers Scholars a complete studio-based art and design education, beginning with a firm foundation in one of the country's best design fundamentals programs, followed by intensive upper level studios emphasizing design process and creative problem solving. The College provides a hand weaving lab; a printing/dyeing lab; the Harrye B. Lyons Design Library; College and Departmental computer labs; and materials labs.

The curriculum includes one set of courses to fulfill the General Education Requirements, arranged to meet the specified choices in both curricula. For students who begin the Albers program as a Freshman or Sophomore, the degree requires five (5) academic years to complete. For students who transfer in later, the time required to complete the program varies and must be assessed on an individual basis.

Admission:

Students must be admitted to the College of Textiles, the College of Design, and the Anni Albers Scholars Program. Specific procedures vary depending on whether a student is an incoming freshman, adding a major, or transferring. Specific application procedures, including portfolio requirements, and an application form are available on-line.

Seminars and study abroad opportunities:

Anni Albers Scholars are encouraged to participate in special programs such as seminars, lectures, field trips and study abroad experiences. In addition to the study abroad and internship programs regularly offered by the University, opportunities that provide the best fit with each student's academic program and career interest are pursued. The College of Textiles provides many opportunities to interact with industry through study tours and internships. Albers Scholars also engage in design related research projects, working one on one with faculty members.

For further information:

Dr. Traci Lamar
College of Textiles, Box 8301
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC 27695-8301
Telephone: (919) 513-4196
Fax: (919) 513-3733
E-mail: Dr. Traci_Lamar

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