Professor
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Positions and
Education
Professor,
Associate Professor, University of Wyoming, 1993-2004
Assistant Professor, University of Wyoming, 1987-1993
Ph.D. Textile Technology -
B.S. Honours Class I, Textile Technology -
Professional
Memberships
International Textile and Apparel Association
American Sewing Guild
International Quilt Association
Silk Painters International
American Quilt Association
Instruction
Perspectives in Family and Consumer Sciences (FCSC 1010), Beginning Clothing Construction (FCSC 1170), Fashion Illustration (FCSC 2175), Clothing Construction Techniques (FCSC 3170), Textile Testing and Product Analysis (FCSC 4175), Fiber Arts (FCSC 4178).
Research/Creative
Endeavor
In the last several years, my scholarly focus has been more directed in the area of creative contributions where I have enjoyed considerable success/recognition at the national level, placing highly in many national/international juried shows and competitions. Although I have competed through both academic and industry sectors, I have found that the type of creative work I do is more easily recognized/understood through industry competitions. Each creative submission is usually the result of many intensive months to plan, develop techniques and then produce the actual work.
My creative endeavors are directly related to my teaching,
with much of my teaching being involved in the areas of design and apparel
construction. My personal success has
encouraged students to create and submit works to juried exhibits and
competitions. I have worked hard to
establish this as a priority for students, partly by modeling such behavior,
and creating opportunities for them to show their work. An example would be the annual Coat Couture
exhibit, which has become the featured summer exhibit at the
Selected Creative
Works
2005
Brown, D.M. “Twisted”. First Place Clothing category, Hoffman Challenge 2005. Selected to travel to trade shows, quilt/sewing festivals, etc. as part of Hoffman Challenge 2005 Clothing and Accessories collection A, September 2005 to October 2006
2003
Brown, D.M. “Maid
of Velvet and Lace”.
2002
Brown, D.M.
“Mother of the Bride”. Honorable Mention
Adult Division, Make it Yourself with Wool, National Contest 2003. First Place Adult Division, State of
Brown, D.M.
“Second Time Around”. Grand Prize, Most Successful Garment Overall,
Brown, D.M.
“Kaleidoscope in Thread”.