Degree Courses in Textile Design in India
Textile design is a burgeoning career in India. Students holding a degree in textile design work for fashion houses, apparel manufacturers, fashion designers, and boutiques, or start their own line of fashion. Several fashion-oriented colleges and institutions offer degree programs to interested students.
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National Institute of Fashion Technology
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The government of India started the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) in 1986. With several locations all over India, NIFT is one of the premier institutions geared toward fashion and design management. The institute offers a four-year bachelor's in textile design. The curriculum introduces students to textile technology and CAD (computer-aided design), followed by quality analysis, weave design, marketing, and merchandising. Future professionals complete the program by undertaking a graduate project with a client, export house, or a nongovernmental organization (NGO). Many of these organizations work extensively to promote local handicrafts. The students provide them information about the latest techniques, contemporary designs, and fashion ideas.
National Institute of Fashion Technology---New Delhi
Hauz Khas
New Delhi 110016
011-91-011-26542100
nift.ac.in
National Institute of Design
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The government-operated National Institute of Design (NID) is an internationally acclaimed institution, with campuses in Gandhinagar and Bengaluru. "Bloomberg BusinessWeek" ranks NID as one of the top schools in the world with the best design programs on its website. This institute offers a four-year graduate program in several fields of design, such as interior, furniture, and textile. Students with an intermediate diploma (equivalent to the U.S.high school diploma) are eligible to apply. The program begins with a foundation program. After successful completion of the foundation curriculum, a selection jury selects eligible candidates for further study and specialization.
National Institute of Design
Paldi, Ahmedabad 380007
011-91-79-26623692
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Indira Gandhi National Open University
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Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) is India's premier distance-education institution. The university does not impart education in a traditional classroom setting. Students receive instructional materials at home, which they complete at their convenience.
In collaboration with Pearl Academy of Fashion (PAF), IGNOU offers a full-time bachelor's degree in textile design. Students attend classes in one of the many PAF locations, such as New Delhi, Jaipur, and Chennai. The program introduces students to such concepts as textile materials, design, yarn structure, resist-dyeing techniques (traditional methods of dyeing textiles), and textile-weaving. The program runs for six semesters.
Indira Gandhi National Open University
Maidan Garhi, New Delhi 110068
011-91-011-29532073
ignou.ac.in
Pearl Academy of Fashion
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Internationally acclaimed, Pearl Academy of Fashion functions under the House of Pearl Fashions, Ltd., one of India's largest export houses. Validated by Nottingham Trent University in the United Kingdom, Pearl Academy of Fashion offers a master's in fashion and textile at its Delhi location. The program prepares students to work as specialists and managers in the fashion industry. To apply, students must have a bachelor's degree from a recognized fashion institution. The academy then selects candidates based on portfolio evaluation and a personal interview.
Pearl Academy of Fashion
A - 21/13, Naraina Industrial Area, Phase II
New Delhi 110028
011-91- 011- 41417693
pearlacademy.com
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References
- National Institute of Fashion Technology: Bachelor of Design in Textile Design
- National Institute of Design: Graduate Diploma Program in Textile Design
- Indira Gandhi National Open University: Bachelor in Textile Design
- Pearl Academy of Fashion: MA Design (Fashion & Textiles)
- BloombergBusinessweek:World's Best Design Programs
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