Department ofTextiles,

Merchandising and Interiors

Dawson Hall305 Sanford Dr

Athens, GA 30602

(706) 542-4888www.fcs.uga.edu/tmi

About our Department›› We are one of four academic units in the

College of Family and Consumer Sciences with courses taught on the Athens campus as well as online offerings.

›› Our faculty members have expertise in the areas of polymer, fiber and textile sciences, historic dress, merchandising, international trade and the built environment employing both quantitative and qualitative methodologies. Faculty research focuses on the topic areas of:

›� functional fibrous and polymeric nanostructured materials

›� 20th century fashion and pop culture

›� Social and political study of dress

›� e-tailing

›� cultural analysis of consumer behavior

›� home environments and design consultation

About The University of GeorgiaThe University of Georgia (UGA), founded in 1785, is recognized as one of the nation’s leading public universities. U.S. News & World Report’s 2014 “Best Colleges” edition has UGA ranked 20th among public universities. Kiplinger Magazine ranks UGA 15th in its 2013 list of the “100 Best Values in Public Colleges.” Total enrollment in Fall 2013 was 34,536 undergraduate and graduate students.

Department of Textiles, Merchandising and Interiors

www.fcs.uga.edu/tmi

Expert FacultyAreas of expertise include functional fibrous and polymeric materials, product design testing and analysis, retailing in the global economy, sustainable interior environments and cultural aspects of dress and historic clothing with a collection of over 3,000 pieces.

State-of-the-art LabsWe maintain labs equipped with state-of-the-art instrumentation for research, testing and teaching at Dawson Hall and the nanostructured materials lab at Riverbend North. A cooperative agreement with the USDA Richard Russell Center provides access to various research instruments.

Historic CollectionOur Historic Clothing and Textiles Collection features over 3,000 garments, accessories and textiles which date from 1800 to the early 21st century. Exhibitions (coordinated by faculty, graduate and undergraduate students) are installed at least once a semester.

TMI UndergradUaTe PrograMs

Fashion MerchandisingJoin the $100 billion fashion industry

Fashion Merchandising prepares students for the apparel and textile industries. The Product Development and Design emphasis adds a production and sourcing component to the major. Students can study abroad in London, China and Ghana, or study in New York City: visiting showrooms, buying offices and retail conventions. The program is accredited by the American Apparel and Footwear Association.

Furnishings and InteriorsResidential interior design with an emphasis in kitchen and bath design

Careers focus on creating spaces that are functional, sustainable and aesthetically attractive. It is a profession that combines creativity, problem-solving and technical skills to meet a client’s needs.

Students take courses in space planning, construction documentation, kitchen and bath design, materials and textiles, presentation methods, CAD, business practices and more. The Furnishings and Interiors program is accredited by the National Kitchen and Bath Association.

FACS EdFACS Education graduates help prepare middle and high school students for careers in fashion merchandising, retail, interior de-sign and textile and apparel manufacturing.

TMI gradUaTe PrograMs

Our graduate programs help you hone research skills in your area of interest guided by leading faculty members.

M.S. curriculumWe offer a M.S. degree guided by expert instructors, with the opportunity for you to write a thesis on a topic of your choice.

Focus AreasWe offer four focus areas:

›� Polymer, Fiber and Textile Sciences

›� Merchandising and International Trade

›� Historic and Cultural Aspects of Dress and Textiles

›� Interior Environments

Ph.D. curriculum

Polymer, Fiber, and Textile SciencesTwo options at the Ph.D. level allow you to do cutting edge research in the lab for our PFT sciences program or study consumers and merchandising techniques in the International setting for our International Merchandising emphasis.

The IM emphasis provides opportunity for concentrated study in the following topic areas: international apparel and textiles; retailing; international production and trade; global sourcing; international business practices; and e-commerce in a global setting.

The PFT program is designed for those who want to pursue research at the frontier of the discipline. You will learn to initiate and conduct research related to:

›� Polymers and fibers

›� Environmental chemistry

›� Fabrication of advanced multifunctional fibers and their surface functionalization

›� Stimuli-responsive fibers and nanostructured biomaterials

›� Biobased plastics/composites

›� Biodegradable polymer products

›� Enzymatic treatment of textiles

›� Smart textiles and apparel

›� Medical textiles

›� Analytical chemistry and characterization of fibers and textiles

›� Product design and development

›� Environmental chemistry

›� Materials science

We are involved in research, consulting and service-learning projects with industries such as fiber, textile and apparel manufacturers and retailers. Our community involvement includes museums, historic homes and government housing.