Textile Design

Course Overview

This Textile Design course explores fabric creation, pattern design, and color theory. Students will learn techniques such as weaving, dyeing, and printing while exploring both traditional and digital methods. The course emphasizes creativity, sustainability, and industry trends.

Course Duration:

  • B.Des / B.Sc / B.A: 3-4 years (typically 6-8 semesters)

  • Diploma: 1-2 years depending on the institution

Average Fees:

  • Bachelor’s Degree: INR 2,00,000 to INR 7,00,000 for the complete course, depending on the institution.

  • Diploma: INR 50,000 to INR 2,50,000 for the complete course.

Exams to Attend:

  • Most institutions require candidates to pass entrance exams, including:

    • NIFT Entrance Exam (National Institute of Fashion Technology)

    • NID Entrance Exam (National Institute of Design)

    • CEED (Common Entrance Examination for Design)

    • AIEED (All India Entrance Examination for Design)

    • UCEED (Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design)

    • Institutional-specific exams

Syllabus (Semester-wise)

Semester 1:

  • Fundamentals of Design

  • Textile Art and Craft

  • Color Theory and Application in Textiles

  • Drawing and Rendering Techniques

  • Introduction to Fibers and Textiles

  • Digital Design Basics

Semester 2:

  • Textile Materials and Applications

  • Weaving Principles and Techniques

  • Surface Ornamentation (embroidery, printing)

  • Design Software for Textiles (Photoshop, CorelDRAW)

  • History of Textile Design and Fashion

  • Fabric Construction Techniques

Semester 3:

  • Traditional Indian Textiles

  • Textile Dyeing and Printing Techniques

  • Advanced Weaving Methods

  • Computer-Aided Textile Design (CATD)

  • Fashion and Textile Design Integration

  • Sustainable Textile Practices

Semester 4:

  • Textile Manufacturing and Processes

  • Textile Surface Design and Fabric Manipulation

  • Advanced CAD in Textile Design

  • Introduction to Knitwear Design

  • Textile Chemistry and Dyeing Innovations

  • Industry Exposure through Design Internships

Semester 5:

  • Textile Design for Fashion Industry

  • Textile Design for Home Furnishings

  • Technical Textiles and Innovations

  • Market Research in Textile Design

  • Entrepreneurship in Textile Design

  • Textile Design Studio Project

Semester 6:

  • Textile Printing (block, screen, digital)

  • Textile Product Design and Development

  • Advanced Weaving and Jacquard Design

  • Textile Testing and Quality Control

  • International Textile Markets and Trends

  • Industry Internship / Practical Training

Semester 7 (if applicable):

  • Textile Collections Development

  • Textile Production Management

  • Business of Textile Design

  • Portfolio Development

  • Fashion Forecasting and Trend Analysis

  • Specialization in chosen textile field (e.g., fashion, home textiles)

Semester 8 (if applicable):

  • Final Design Project / Capstone Project

  • Advanced Textile Innovation and Technology

  • Design Management in Textiles

  • Industry Exposure and Portfolio Presentation

  • Practical Training / Industrial Internship

Top 10 Ranking Institutions for Textile Design in India (Combined)

  1. National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Delhi

  2. National Institute of Design (NID), Ahmedabad

  3. Pearl Academy, Delhi

  4. Symbiosis Institute of Design (SID), Pune

  5. Shri Devi College of Interior Design, Mangalore

  6. Indian Institute of Art and Design (IIAD), Delhi

  7. MIT Institute of Design, Pune

  8. Vogue Institute of Fashion Technology, Bangalore

  9. Lovely Professional University (LPU), Punjab

  10. Institute of Apparel Management, Gurgaon

Top 10 Institutions in Kerala for Textile Design

  1. National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Kannur

  2. JD Institute of Fashion Technology, Kochi

  3. College of Fine Arts, Thiruvananthapuram

  4. St. Teresa's College, Ernakulam

  5. Amity School of Fashion Technology, Kochi

  6. Assumption College, Changanassery

  7. Vismayam School of Animation and Special Effects, Calicut

  8. Bishop Chulaparambil Memorial College for Women, Kottayam

  9. Asian School of Fashion, Kochi

  10. Sree Narayana College for Women, Kollam