Bachelor of Science in TEXTIL- & MODEDESIGN

The Textiles and Fashion Design (TFD) major is a Bachelor of Science program that combines art, design, and science. Students engage in studio projects and coursework covering historical and contemporary design. TFD options include specialization in apparel or textiles plus the opportunity to spend senior year at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City.

Visiting lecturers, projects with industry professionals, an annual fashion show, and student gallery exhibitions enhance course work. Focuses include environmental, economic, and cultural sustainability as well as technology and entrepreneurship.

We are a thriving, top-ranked college in Madison, Wisconsin—one of the most fantastic cities in the country. We think boldly and act confidently, not only as engineers, but as engaged citizens. As an engineering community, we value unique perspectives, we foster respect and inclusivity, and we work together to bring new ideas to life. Building on a heritage of impact, we develop the leaders, knowledge and technologies that improve lives now and create a better future. Underlying all of our efforts is the strength of one of the top research universities in the world.

Our engineering disciplines reflect not only our history, but also a tremendous opportunity: Where others see obstacles, we see the potential for innovation and an ability to make a difference with solutions that matter.

Our faculty have strong support structures for collaborating across disciplinary boundaries—and as a result, they accomplish great things. Our college plays a major role in UW-Madison’s consistently high national ranking for research expenditures, as well as the number of patents filed through the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF), one of the oldest university technology-transfer offices in the nation. We are key drivers of economic and social progress: Through Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation, and other endeavors such as spin-off companies and work directly with industry partners, the fruits of our research extend into businesses and industries worldwide.