BS in Textile Design, Philadelphia College of Textiles & Science
MFA in Fibers, Savannah College of Art and Design
Marcia Weiss, MFA
Dean, College of Fashion & Textiles
Professor
Contact Information
Jefferson - East Falls Campus
4201 Henry Avenue
Philadelphia, PA
Dean, College of Fashion & Textiles
Professor
Education
Areas of Expertise
Marcia Weiss is the Interim Dean of the College of Fashion & Textiles at Thomas Jefferson University. A specialist in woven design, she teaches advanced studio courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. She brings to teaching decades of industry experience, including 19 years with Burlington Industries; culminating in the role of Vice President of Design for the House Fabrics Division. Marcia’s current consulting practice spans color/trend research, multi-layer wovens and advanced woven structural solutions. Her research interests include culturally significant artisanal textile practices in West Africa and Central Asia.
Marcia holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Textile Design from Philadelphia College of Textiles and Science and a Master of Fine Arts in Fibers from the Savannah College of Art & Design.