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Master of Science [M.Sc] in Textile Design is a post graduate level programme of 2 years duration where emphasis is laid on the aspects of fabrics, weaves, prints and color theory among others. The program’s curriculum entails the following courses: Textile and Apparel Materials and Testing, Traditional Indian Textiles, Textile Digital Design and Printing, Fashion Accessories and Lifestyles, Apparel Production Management, and Textile Design Project.
It is important that students are accepted based on their creative ability to write the common entrance exams for admission to the M.Sc Textile Design program which include NIFT, NID, CEED, UCEED. Few colleges also have GATE / GRE scores, or may conduct their own tests for admission purposes. Preferential selection can be done based on extra weightage earned by them such as having a Bachelor’s degree in Textile Design or related fields. Some institutes also prefer candidates having work experience in the textile industries.
| Highlight | Detail |
|---|---|
| Full Form | Master of Science (Textile Design) |
| Duration | 2 years |
| Course Level | Postgraduate |
| Eligibility | Bachelor’s degree in Textile Design, Fashion Design, Apparel Design, or related fields with minimum required marks |
| Top Colleges | National Institute of Design (NID), National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Pearl Academy (Delhi, Mumbai, Jaipur, etc.), Symbiosis Institute of Design (SID), Banaras Hindu University (BHU) |
| Entrance Exam | NID Entrance Exam, NIFT Entrance Exam, Pearl Academy Entrance Exam, SID Entrance Exam, BHU PET |
1. Bachelors degree in textile design or any related field such as fashion design, apparel design or clothing and textiles with not less than 50% overall grade point average from a recognized university.
2. Applicants in general category must have scored 50% marks in the Bachelor’s degree examination while for reserved category the marks requirement is 45%.
3. Candidates should have completed their UG either in science, arts, commerce or engineering or B.Ed can also apply after doing a bridge course that is recognized by the university.
4. This course also prefers candidates who have passed national level examination such as CEED/NID.
5. Those with the relevant professional diploma qualifications after 10+2 with minimum 2 years of work experience are also welcome.
6. Some institutes have their own entrance test, for this the candidates have to apply and appear for examination in order to secure the marks as per the cut- off of the universities.
| Subject | Important Topics |
|---|---|
| Textile Design Theory | Principles of Textile Design, Elements of Design, Color Theory, Textile Structure and Properties |
| Textile Printing Techniques | Screen Printing, Block Printing, Digital Printing, Resist Dyeing Techniques |
| Fabric Structure and Analysis | Woven, Knitted, and Non-woven Fabrics, Fabric Construction Techniques, Textile Testing |
| Surface Design | Embroidery Techniques, Surface Embellishments, Appliqué, Fabric Manipulation |
| Textile Technology | Fiber Science, Yarn Manufacturing, Fabric Finishing Techniques, Sustainable Textiles |
| Fashion and Textile Trends | Trend Forecasting, Market Research in Textile Industry, Sustainable Fashion Trends |
| Fashion Illustration and CAD | Fashion Sketching, CAD Software (Adobe Illustrator, CorelDRAW), Technical Drawing |
| Textile Design Studio | Design Development Process, Project Management in Textile Design, Portfolio Development |
| Textile Marketing and Management | Branding Strategies in Textiles, Retail Merchandising, Supply Chain Management in Textile Industry |
| Research Methodology in Textile Design | Research Design, Qualitative and Quantitative Methods, Textile Design Research Projects |
| Specialization | Job Title | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Fashion Textile Design | Fashion Designer (textile focus), Textile Print Designer, Fabric Developer | 4-7 |
| Functional Textiles | Technical Textile Designer, Performance Textile Specialist, Medical Textile Designer | 4.5-6.5 |
| Knitwear Design | Knitwear Designer, Knitwear Technologist, Fabric Analyst (Knitwear) | 4-5.5 |
| Woven Textile Design | Woven Textile Designer, Jacquard Designer, CAD Specialist (Textile Design) | 4-6 |
| Sustainable Textile Design | Sustainable Textile Designer, Eco-friendly Material Specialist, Upcycled Textile Product Developer | 4-5.5 |
