Dr. Denise Green

Professor

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Biography

Denise N. Green is the Lau Family Associate Professor and the Director of Graduate Studies in Fiber Science & Apparel Design at Cornell University within the Department of Human Centered Design. Her academic background encompasses textile and apparel design, anthropology, museum studies, and video production. Professor Green's research focuses on the anthropological studies of style and fashion, particularly the history of dress and textiles, ethnographic practices, and documentary film production. She has worked on several projects at the intersection of anthropology and fashion studies, including studies of ceremonial textiles produced by the Nuu-chah-nulth Nations. Professor Green has examined subcultural styles and the impact of running projects within fashion communities like Burning Man and roller derby leagues. As a curator of the Cornell Fashion Textile Collection, she actively engages students and faculty through exhibitions, promoting scholarly accessibility. Her teaching philosophy encourages critical thinking, as well as innovative problem-solving among students.

Research Interests

Courses

FSAD 1250 - Fashion, Art, Design Thinking FSAD 4021/6021 - Textiles Apparel Production India FSAD 3000 - Refashioning Ani DiFranco FSAD 3000/6000 - Natural Dye Studio FSAD 6415 - Anthropology Fashioned Body FSAD 6451 - Curating Fashion Exhibitions

Requirements for Cornell University

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:15
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field
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Specialization Notes

Department of Architecture