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Bachelor of Design in Textile Design is an undergraduate Fashion and Interior Designing course. Textile Design covers the study of the concepts and processes of creating designs for knitted, woven or printed fabrics, embroidery designs, print, weave, colour detailing, texture, etc. In other words, B.Des. (Textile Design) is the study of textile designing which is an integral part of fashion industry. The course comprises the study of both surface design and structural design. B.Des. (Textile Design) degree course also covers the study of technical aspects of production and the properties of fibres yarn and dyes. It generally covers the study of some of the specialized fields in the area of Textile Design such as Interiors (home furnishing) and fabrics for garments and accessories. The duration of the course is four years and it opens many opportunities for the applicants after its successful completion.

How is B.Des. Textile Design Course Beneficial?

• B.Des. (Textile Design) degree holders are in great demand among fashion designers, garment designers and in boutiques.
• The Degree course makes them eligible to take up the job of a teacher in institutes that imparts training courses in Textile Designing.
• The course also makes one eligible for a career with the star employers and leading garment designers and apparel manufacturers such as Reliance Industries, Arvind Mills, Grasim Industries Ltd., Mafatlal Industries Ltd., etc.
• They also have good job opportunities with government sponsored and private silk, handloom, khadi, jute and craft development organizations.
• B.Des. (Textile Design) degree holders are always in huge demand in developed countries like USA, UK and Australia, which are some of the largest recruiters of textile design professionals.

 Eligibility

• The basic eligibility criterion for pursuing B.Des. (Textile Design) degree is qualifying 10+2 or equivalent examination in any stream from a recognized board of the country.

B.Des. Textile Design Syllabus

Syllabus of Textile Design as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

B.Des. Textile Design Colleges

• National Institute of Fashion Technology - NIFT Bangalore, Bangalore
• Apeejay College of Fine Art, Jalandhar
• National Institute of Fashion Technology - NIFT Kolkata, Kolkata
• Banasthali University, Tonk

B.Des. Textile Design Course Suitability

• They should have the ability to study independently, set goals, manage your own workload and meet deadlines and project managements.
• They should also have creative ability; technical skills including computer-aided design (CAD); the ability to solve problems and work within a team.
• Applicants should also possess skills like critical evaluation and interpretation of materials; written and oral communication skills.
• They should also have decision-making skills, commercial awareness and up to date with the changing trends.

 Employment Areas

• Apparel Manufacturer
• Buying Agency
• Corporate House
• Dyeing & Printing Factories
• Fabric Export Houses
• Export Houses
• Fashion Houses
• Jewellery Houses
• Maintenance & Cleaning Companies
• Handloom Co-operatives
• Textile Design Educational Institutes
• Merchandising Firms
• Museums
• Research and Development Firms
• Retail/Stores
• Textile Mills
• Textile Laboratories

 Job Types

• Colourist
• Textile Design Assistant
• Design Consultant
• Junior Textile Designer
• Textile Designer
• Dyeing & Printing Consultant
• Textile Design Entrepreneur
• Embroidery Designer
• Textile Design Media Specialist
• Designer cum Manager
• Senior Fashion Merchandiser
• Textile Design Publicist
• Exhibition Designer
• Textile Design Specialist
• Textile Lab Manager
• Fabric Analyzer
• Theatre Designer
• Independent Textile Designer
• Fabric Resource Manager
• Journalist
• Merchandising Assistant