Dr. Lauren E Rudd
Professor
Departments / Programs
Degree Information
- EDD, Trevecca Nazarene University (2007)
- MS, Middle Tennessee State University (1997)
- BFA, University of Memphis (1981)
Areas of Expertise
American Association of Textile Colorists and Chemists Member
Nashville Fashion Alliance Member
American Quilting Society Member
Research:
Textile dyeing from natural plants
3D body scanning and the influence of styling advice and aquatic exercise on body shape and body image for Baby Boomer women
Fit and style preferences for Baby Boomer women
Social, Psychological, and Multicultural Aspects of Dress
Experience with external funding agencies
None
Biography
Dr. Rudd is a quilter and fiber artist and is interested in all aspects of cultural arts. Her research interests include incorporating fabrics into teaching design fundamentals, the effect of design problem solving on individual problem solving abilities, teaching multi-cultural education through traditional fibers arts and sustainability and social responsibility in design. Another area on interest includes textile dyeing and fermentation.
Courses
TXMD 1110 Basic Design
TXMD 2180/2181 Textiles I and Lab
TXMD 3120 Textiles II
TXMD 3370 Fashion Illustration I
TXMD 4370 Fashion Illustration II
TXMD 4220 Computer Aided Apparel Design I
TXMD 4320 Computer Aided Apparel Design II
TXMD 4170 Social Aspects of Clothing
HSC 4053 Independent Study and Study Abroad