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Anni Albers Textile Design Program

Figure 1. Hudson, K. (2001) "Ruffled Shadows"

The new Anni Albers Scholars Program, initiated in January 2001, is an innovative collaboration between the North Carolina State University College of Textiles and NCSU College of Design. This provides students simultaneously with exemplary preparation in textile technology and in design. Because both Colleges are world renowned, NCSU is in a unique position to provide an unparalleled undergraduate textile design education.

Scholars completing the five year program earn two degrees: a Bachelor of Science in Textile Technology and a Bachelor of Art and Design. This challenging and rewarding program enhances graduates' creative flexibility and employment opportunities by combining comprehensive professional skills in design with extensive, timely technological knowledge. Graduates are poised to become innovative leaders in the field, as evidenced by (select to see fashion show). A wall hanging by one of the Scholars has already been shown in an International juried exhibition (Figure 1).

The College of Textiles provides Anni Albers Scholars with complete instruction in the many facets of textile technology, while the College of Design offers a complete studio-based art and design education. The design education begins 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. Up to date CAD/CAM facilities including direct digital printing on fabric and computer aided design software for both knitted and woven fabrics provide the opportunity to work with the latest technologies. Studio space, a hand weaving lab, and a printing/dyeing lab are available for creating fabrics and garments. The Burlington Textiles Library and the Harrye B. Lyons Design Library house an exhaustive collection of textile design related resources.

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The program is named for a person who exemplifies the ideals and goals to which the program aspires: textile designer and artist Anni Albers. Her work and writings have provided generations of American textile designers and fiber artists a philosophical framework and standard of excellence against which to measure progress and achievement in the medium.

Students must have a 3.0 (or high school equivalent) GPA to qualify for the program. Applicants must be admitted to both the College of Textiles and the College of Design (including portfolio review) through the usual processes and according to published timelines. For more information, please see our web site or contact the College of Textiles Program advisor:

Dr. Traci M. Plumlee
College of Textiles, Box 8301
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC 27695-8301
Telephone: (919) 513-4196
Fax: (919) 513-3733
E-mail: traci_may-plumlee@ncsu.edu

College of Textiles
P.O. Box 8301
Raleigh, NC 27695-8301
Telephone: (919) 515-6646
FAX: (919) 515-3733
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