Department of Textiles, Fashion Merchandising and Design
International Fashion Study Opportunities
The fashion industry is operating in an increasingly global environment, and the TMD department is leading the way in providing its students a wide range of opportunities for international experiences that will better prepare them for the world that awaits them when they graduate.
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| Kerrin Quinn did an internship in Brisbane in Summer 2006, while Rose Eugene and Mindy Britto completed a three week course in Lyon |
I. A double major in TMD and a "fashion" language. This opportunity has been developed for both French and Italian. Students follow the two curricula and with careful planning can complete both degrees in four years. A semester abroad is recommended, and internships in those countries are being developed. You can visit the French and Italian "language" part of the curriculum.
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II. Summer study at the Universite de la Mode in Lyon, France. TMD majors Mindy Britto and Rose Eugene participated in the 2006 Summer Session there . This summer, URI is represented by Kelly McPhee and Carrie Machin. Each day the students listen to lectures, visit museums, or go on field trips. Lyon is home to a still vibrant silk industry, a major textile museum, shoe and hat museums, and art museums. It is also near the Beaujolais wine country. Highlights for Mindy and Rose included the silk factories, a visit to Avignon where they viewed historic fashions by designer Paul Poiret, a visit to a lingerie business, Premiere Vision, and, of course, wine tasting. |  |
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Rose Eugene ('07) in Lyon
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The town of Lyon
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III. Study Abroad at the American
Intercontinental University in London. Many TMD students spend a
semester in London: they can also study during the summer in Paris or
Florence through AIU. AIU donated $1000 for a scholarship to a TMD
student for study in Spring 2007. Many other study abroad
experiences exist and can be found through the Study
Abroad Office at URI.
Linda Welters visits URI students in London |
IV. The winter fashion study tour of London and Paris takes place each year in early January, and is led by a member of the faculty. You can see the story of the '06 tour with Abby Lillethun, and the '07 tour led by Linda Welters