Course Overview B.Sc. in Textile Design is a three-year undergraduate program focused on the study of textile materials, surface ornamentation, textile production processes, and designing innovative textile products. The course integrates both traditional and modern textile techniques with a focus on creativity, sustainability, and the global textile industry.

Course Duration

3 years (6 semesters)

Syllabus – Semester Wise Breakdown

Semester 1:

1. Introduction to Textile Design

2. Textile Science & Fiber Fundamentals

3. Design Fundamentals & Basics of Drawing

4. Fabric Construction (Woven, Knit, and Non-Woven)

5. Color Theory & Application in Textiles

6. History of Textile Art & Culture

Semester 2:

1. Textile Materials & Yarn Technology

2. Weaving Techniques & Practices

3. Fabric Dyeing & Printing Techniques

4. Surface Design Techniques (Embroidery, Appliqué, etc.)

5. Introduction to CAD for Textile Design

6. Communication Skills

Semester 3:

1. Advanced Weaving & Loom Operations

2. Textile Surface Ornamentation Techniques

3. Textile Dyeing & Printing Methods

4. Fashion & Textile Trends

5. Textile Testing & Quality Control

6. Sustainable Textile Design

Semester 4:

1. Knitting Techniques & Industrial Practices

2. CAD for Textile Design (Advanced)

3. Fabric Design Project

4. Fashion Illustration for Textile Design

5. Textile Dye Chemistry

6. Merchandising & Retail Management

Semester 5:

1. Textile Design for Home Furnishing

2. Digital Textile Printing Techniques

3. Textile Technology & Innovations

4. Fabric Analysis & Textile Testing

5. Design Portfolio Development

6. Industry Internship / Field Project

Semester 6:

1. Final Design Project / Thesis

2. Fashion Forecasting for Textiles

3. Marketing & Business in Textile Industry

4. Entrepreneurship in Textile Design

5. Professional Practice & Portfolio Review

6. Industry Internship / Fashion Show Participation

Average Fees

The average course fees for B.Sc. in Textile Design in India range from ₹1,00,000 to ₹4,00,000 annually depending on the institution.

Exams to Attend

• Entrance exams such as NIFT Entrance Exam, NID DAT, CEED, and institutional exams conducted by various design schools.

Top Ten Ranking Institutions for Textile Design in India

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

2. National Institute of Design (NID), Ahmedabad

3. Pearl Academy, New Delhi

4. Symbiosis Institute of Design, Pune

5. Srishti Institute of Art, Design, and Technology, Bangalore

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

7. MIT Institute of Design, Pune

8. Amity School of Fashion Technology, Noida

9. Indian Institute of Crafts and Design (IICD), Jaipur

10. JD Institute of Fashion Technology, Mumbai

Top Ten Institutions in Kerala for Textile Design

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

2. JD Institute of Fashion Technology, Kochi

3. St. Teresa’s College, Ernakulam

4. LISAA School of Design, Kochi

5. Amity School of Design, Kochi

6. DreamZone School of Creative Studies, Thrissur

7. Vogue Institute of Art & Design, Kochi

8. International Academy of Fashion Design, Thiruvananthapuram

9. Institute of Fashion Technology Kerala (IFTK), Kollam

10. St. Joseph’s College of Commerce, Kozhikode