Advanced Diploma in Textile Design

This course provides students with a strong foundation in textile design, equipping them with both creative and technical skills necessary for a successful career in the dynamic textile and fashion industries.

Overview

The Advanced Diploma in Textile Design is a comprehensive program that blends creativity, technical skills, and industry knowledge in fabric design. This course explores various aspects of textile creation, including fabric construction, textile printing, surface embellishment, dyeing techniques, and CAD for textiles. Students will learn how to work with different materials, textures, and patterns to create innovative and marketable textile designs for fashion, interiors, and other industries. The program includes hands-on projects, industry collaborations, and portfolio development to ensure students are prepared for professional practice in the textile design field.

Career Opportunities

Graduates can pursue careers as textile designers, fabric specialists, textile colorists, surface pattern designers, or design consultants. They can work in fashion houses, textile manufacturing units, home décor brands, interior design firms, or as freelancers. Opportunities also exist in textile printing, textile technology, fashion merchandising, and product development.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:

  • Design innovative fabrics and textile patterns for various applications
  • Understand fabric properties, dyeing techniques, and textile finishes
  • Create surface embellishments and prints using traditional and digital methods
  • Utilize CAD software for textile design and pattern development
  • Build a professional portfolio showcasing textile collections for different industries

Programme

Semester 1  
Introduction to Textile Design  
Fabric Construction & Weaving Techniques  
Textile Dyeing & Printing  
Surface Embellishment Techniques  
Pattern Design & Color Theory  
Portfolio Development – I  
Semester 2  
Advanced Textile Printing & Surface Design  
Sustainable Textile Design  
Textile CAD & Digital Fabric Design  
Fashion & Interior Textile Design  
Textile Product Development & Merchandising  
Final Textile Design Project & Portfolio Development – II  

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