Overview: 

Advanced Diploma in Textile Designing is a comprehensive 2-year program offered by several universities across India and is divided into 4 semesters. The Textile Designing course aims at providing all the knowledge and skills for a learner to be a capable professional in the fashion and textile industry. Wide array of textile related subjects are taught to the students, so that once they graduate from this institute; not only do they have practical understanding regarding how things work but also knowledge about all the instruments which are now in use within industry standards.

It is a hands-on course that will help students learn critical subjects like textile materials, design principles, fabric dyeing and printing techniques, etc. In addition, students are encouraged to check out digital textile design classes that help them learn the software and methods needed to be a successful print designer. 

National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF) Level - 6

Course Curriculum

The Advanced Diploma in Textile Designing program offers a synthesis of design, technology, and management education. The big things you are going to look at,

1. Textile Materials and Fibers
2. Methods of Dyeing and Printing in Textiles
3. Textile design principles
4. Garment Construction and Pattern Development
5. Color Theory and Its Uses
6. Understanding and Use of Computer Aided Design (CAD) for Textiles
7. Stages of Textile Manufacturing
8. Sustainability in Textile Practices

Career Opportunities

There are many career pathways in store for students becoming graduates from the stream of textiles. These include:

• Textile Designer
• Fabric Technologist
• Fashion Designer
• Pattern Maker
• Textile Production Manager
• Colour Specialist
• Textile Marketing Executive
• Textile Quality Controller
• Garment Technologist
• Product Development Specialist.
   

With more career opportunities opening up in different segments, the demand for talented professionals with expertise in textile designing is rising as well.

• Textile Mills
• Fashion Houses
• Design Studios
• Garment Manufacturing Units
• Retail Chains
• Textile Research Institutions
• Textile Export Companies
• Independent Design Firms
   

The Advanced Diploma in Textile Designing, graduates may get an average salaries from Rs. 20,000 to up to Rs. 50,000 per month, depending on the role available for which they are hired and based upon their experience levels.