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DEPARTMENT OF TEXTILE DESIGN

LAHORE COLLEGE FOR WOMEN UNIVERSITY, LAHORE

SELF-ASSESSMENT REPORT

BFA TEXTILE DESIGN

Submitted to

Quality Enhancement Cell,

Lahore College for Women University, Lahore

Program Team Members:

1. Ms. Mahrukh Khan

2. Ms. Anum Saeed
3. Ms. Fatima Rizvi

Compiled by: Ms. Mahrukh Khan (Coordinator)

Head of the Department: Dr. Samina Nasim

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T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S

Page
Sr. No. Description
No.

1) Introduction 5

Criterion 1: Program Mission, Objectives and

2) 6
Outcomes

3) 6
Standard 1.1.1
4) 8
Standard 1.1.2 (a&b)
5) 9
Standard 1.1.3
6) 9
Standard 1.1.4
7) Standard 1.2 11

8) Standard 1.3 12

9) Standard 1.4 13

10) Criterion 2: Curriculum Design and Organization 17

11) 24
Standard 2.1
12) 27
Standard 2.2
13) 28
Standard 2.3
14) 28
Standard 2.4
15) 28
Standard 2.5
16) 29
Standard 2.6
17) 29
Standard 2.7
18) Criterion 3: Laboratories and Computing Facilities 29

19) 29
Standard 3.1
20) 29
Standard 3.2
21) 29
Standard 3.3
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22) Criterion 4: Student Support and Advising 30

23) 30
Standard 4.1
24) 30
Standard 4.2
25) 30
Standard 4.3
26) Criterion 5: Process Control 31

27) 31
Standard 5.1
28) 31
Standard 5.2
29) 31
Standard 5.3
30) 32
Standard 5.4
31) 32
Standard 5.5
32) Criterion 6: Faculty 33

33) 33
Standard 6.1
34) 33
Standard 6.2
35) 34
Standard 6.3
36) Criterion 7: Institutional Facilities 34

37) 34
Standard 7.1
38) 34
Standard 7.2
39) 34
Standard 7.3
40) Criterion 8: Institutional Support 35

41) 35
Standard 8.1
42) 35
Standard 8.2
43) 35
Standard 8.3
44) Appendices 36-64
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INTRODUCTION
The Textile Design Department was established in 2012 at Institute of Visual Arts and Design,
offering four years professional Degree Program in Textile Design. The department heightens and
promotes creativity through teaching and learning by offering academic excellence, personalized
attention, proper foundation and skills for an exciting career and a wide spectrum of Textile Design
courses suitable for professional needs. The four years bachelor program in Textile Design will train
the students for traditional skills like spinning, knitting, off-loom and on-loom weaving, block
printing, hand screen printing, tie and dying, as well as modern techniques of digital printing and
fabric manipulations. In every course, strong historical and theoretical knowledge of the field and
diverse creative practice related to weaving textile and printing to sculptural fiber will be developed.

CRITERION 1: PROGRAM MISSION, OBJECTIVES AND OUTCOMES

1.1.1 Mission Statement of Department of Textile Design

The Textile Design department, Institute of Visual Arts and Design LCWU Lahore enhances and
advocates artistic excellence through teaching, learning and expression. For us Creativity is the power
to connect the seemingly unconnected.

Department of Textile Design offers BS (4-years) degree with following particulars:

Name of Program Duration No. of Modules Total Credit

(Semesters) Hrs

BFA Textile 4 years 4 year Annual Annual

Design System system
(Internship +
Research)

1.1.2 a. Mission of BFA (Textile Design) Program

The Textile Design Dept. was established in September 2012 at Lahore College for Women University
offering a four Years Bachelor’s Degree Program. This program has been designed to train
professionals in a practice that intertwines traditional skills like weaving, printing, dyeing, marketing,
photography, 3D fabric rendering and manipulation, pattern making with contemporary
interdisciplinary strategies and digital technology.

We envision maintaining the vital balance between the inspirational and the technical, bringing
together conceptual, production and critical experiences. For us, textile design is about personal
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development; we want our students to grow both creatively and practically so that they develop
their own focus and approach to design.

1.1.2. b. BFA (Textile Design) Program Objectives

- Most students become entrepreneurs the day they get enrolled in the degree program that
is even before they graduate, as most of them become an earning hand during their course
of studies.
- This practice which begins at an earlier stage of their life remains with them for the rest of
their lives.
- The girls are trained professionally to work in any kind of environment either it is a Textile
Industry, a Fashion house/boutique, Academics/ Education system or a private business.

1.1.3. Aligning program objectives of BFA Textile Design Department

1.1.4 Assessment of Educational objectives:

Table 1: BFA (Textile Design) Program Objectives Assessment
Objectives How Measured When Measured Improvement Improvement
(1) (2) (Frequency) Identified Made (Corrective
(3) (4) & Preventive
Action) (5)
As given in The students are There is at least 1. Students and 1. Attendance
Para 1.1 assessed regularly one quiz or teachers both rules applied
for their presentation required to be strictly
knowledge and before midterm more regular
ability through exams and one 2. Teachers
different methods before final term 2. Enhancing training and
Like: exams communications development
1) Quiz/ skills, revision of
presentations course/curriculu
2) Class room Class discussions m 3. Making
discussions are conducted courses more
regularly interactive and
throughout the 3. Guidance of interesting by
year students about active
3) Examinations One midterm and any problem participation
one final term in of teachers
each year 4. Tutorials and students
4) Practical Practical
Assignments assignments are 4. Encouraging
conducted as per 5. Teachers’ teachers to
course training about teach with
requirement new teaching more updated,
methods relevant and
5) Thesis Process In fourth year daily life
Report writing students are 6. Revising course examples
Project supposed to outlines of some
conduct an subjects and 5. Introducing
individual shuffling a new courses
research project couple of
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and write its full subjects across 6. Arranging

report year on lectures,
students’ workshops
6) Internship After Third year recommendation and
report and students submit competitions
Internship of one- internship report and
three months and it is encouraging
evaluated by students of
examiner actively
8) Class exercises As per course participate in
requirement them
7) Teacher’s During semester
evaluation by or at end teacher 7. Immediately
students evaluation is trying to sort
done by students out the
solutions if
some
complaints are
put forward
by students

Standard 1.2: The program must have documented outcomes for graduating
students. It must be demonstrated that the outcomes support the program objectives
and that graduating students are capable of performing these outcomes.

1.2 Program Outcomes:

 The graduate students are capable of performing in any field of textile and
fashion design as they are taught all kinds of textile surface techniques,
weaving, computer based designing and pattern making for fashion based
products.
 The graduates can fit in the career of teaching, fashion designing, textile
designing, textile marketing, textile photography, and furniture design
and textile surface artist.
 The students can also choe o become textile art historians as they are
taught comprehensive textile history based on course outline that is
spread over a time of two years.
 Girls have a bright opportunity of working in textile industries as an
internship of one month in a textile industry/fashion house or boutique
has been made a compulsory part of the course right after they complete
their third professional year.
 Students are encouraged to work on different projects that are socially,
artistically, economically and symbolically meaningful for the society and
aims to make a change or awareness in the general public about certain
issues, fashion sense and textile art.

Standard 1.3: The results of program’s assessment and the extent to which they are
used to improve the program must be documented.
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1.3.1 Actions taken on the basis of assessment:

1.3.2 Strengths of Department
1- The department is catering 50-60 students per class in challenging
circumstances with extreme shortage of space and equipment.
2- The staff is highly qualified and skilled in their professional fields with
industrial and academic backgrounds.
3- The department actively participates in competitions, exhibitions and stall
management at national level.
1.3.3 Weaknesses of Department
1- The department requires more teaching and non-teaching staff.
2- The department requires space and equipment.

Future Plans
1- Planning is being done to expand the department and generate funds through
evening diploma classes and Masters Degree.

Standard 1.4: The department must assess its overall performance periodically using
quantifiable measures.
1.4.1 Performance Measures:

i) Table 3: No. of Students Enrolled

Program Session No. of Students

BS Textile Design 2008-2012 N/A
2009-2013 N/A
2010-2014 N/A
2011-2015 N/A
2012-2016 40
2013-2017 50
2014-2018 50
2015-2019 60

ii) Table 4: Student-Faculty Ratio

Year No. of No. of Student-Faculty ratio

Students Faculty
Members
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2015-2016 160 3 permanent 1 (faculty): 53

(students) per studio
2014-2015 160 3 permanent 1 (faculty): 53
(students) per studio
2013-2014 100 3 visiting 1 (faculty): 33
(students) per studio
2012- 2013 50 3 visiting 1 (faculty): 17
(students) per studio
2011-2012 N/A
2010-11 N/A

iii) Table 5: No. of Students Passed Out

Program Passing out Year No. of Students

2016 40
2015 N/A
2014 N/A
2013 N/A
BS Textile Design
2012 The Department
was established

i) Table 6: Percentage of Honor Students & Attrition Rate

Year %age of Honor Students Attrition Rate

Criteria: CGPA 3.75 and (Admitted –pass out) *100
above Admitted
2015 Degrees to the first batch
have not been awarded yet
2014 N/A
2013 N/A
2012 N/A

v) Table 7: Faculty Training, Seminars and workshops (Appendix A)

Year No. Of Trainings, Seminars

and workshops
2011 N/A
2012 N/A
2013 2 workshops 1 seminar
2014 2 workshops 1 visit 1
seminar 1 Training
2015 1 workshop 1 Seminar

Table 8: Number of Publications (Appendix B)

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Publications of Research Articles / Exhibition of Work by Dr. Samina Nasim

Research Papers
1 2013 “Unusual Shape and Significance of the Mih ̣rā b in the International (with
Modern Mosque” Impact Factor).
IASET - International Journal of Humanities and
Social Sciences (IJHSS), Issue date 28th Feb 2013,
Volume Issue: 2-1, pp. 73-82.
2. 2012 “Significance of Inlay Work in the Modern Mosque of International
Pakistan”, (with Impact
IOSR – Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences. Factor).
Volume 2-Issue 6. October 2012, pp. 08-14.

3 2012 “Decorative Elements of Data Darbar Ali Hajwairy National

Mosque Lahore”, Jamal by College of Art and Design
Punjab University Lahore. 2012.

Solo Shows

Hamail Art
1. 2014 “Alluring Ambience” May 20 Galleries
[Link] Road
Lahore
Pakistan Military
2. 2012 Permanent Display of twelve Relief panels in Pakistan Academy
Military Academy Abbottabad, Pakistan (PMA) 2012. Abbottabad
(PMA)National

Group Shows

Sr. Date Location Organizer

No.

1 2016 Textile Exhibition in Expo Center Expo Center

2 December In the Remembrance of Martyrs Peshawar LCWU
2015 Attack December 2014
Group
Show
Alhamra Art Gallery Lahore
3 2015
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29th Annual Exhibition of Painting,

Sculpture and Graphic Arts 2015 by Artists
Association of Punjab.

4 March Women Artists of Pakistan National Art Galleries Islamabad

2015
Group
Show
5 May Massacre of Innocence National Art Galleries Islamabad
2015
Group
Show

6 June Participated in painting Exhibition entitled Alhamra Art Council

2015 “Hazrat Imam Hussain (R.A) The Humanity
Inspiration” on 19th June 2015.

7 Feb 2015 Participated in Group Show entitled “Sufi Alhamra Art Council
Group Carnival” on Feb 2015.
Show

14th Institute of Visual Arts and Design,

8 August “Me hun Pakistan” LCWU
2014 NHQ Gallery Hahore College for Women
University Lahore
Institute of Visual Arts and Design,
9 27th “International Art Exhibition Drawing LCWU
June Through Charcoal”
2014
10 25th “Hazrat Imam Hussain (A.S) The Alhamra Art Gallery Lahore
June Humanities Inspiration”
2014
July Artists Residency Institute of Visual Arts and Design,
11 2014 “Passion for Freedom” LCWU
NHQ Gallery Lahore College for Women
University Lahore
16th- Alhamra Art Gallery Lahore
18th “Textile Collection” & Milestone Foundation
12 Decembe
r
2013
13 March, “Women Artists” at Heritage Gallery Lahore Punjab Arts Council Lahore
2014
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Alhamra Art Gallery Lahore

14 2014 28th Annual Exhibition of Painting,
March Sculpture and Graphic Arts 2014 by Artists
Association of Punjab.

Group Show, Souch Rang II Inter-

15 2013 University Faculty Art Exhibition at Bahaud din Zakariya University
Expression Art Gallery Lahore, 2013
Group Show, Souch Rang1st Inter-
16 2013 University Faculty Art Exhibition at Multan Bahaud din Zakariya University
College of Arts, Bahaud din Zakariya
University, 7th June, 2013
27th Annual Exhibition of Painting, Alhamra Art Gallery Lahore
17 2013 Sculpture and Graphic Arts 2013 by Artists
Association of Punjab.

18 2013 Group exhibition entitled “2-D NHQ Gallery LCWU

Performances” at the NHQ Gallery, Institute
of Design and Visual Arts, Lahore College
for Women University Lahore. March, 2013.
19 2012 26th Annual Exhibition of Paintings Alhamra Art Gallery Lahore
organized by “Artist’s Association of
Punjab”, at Alhamra Art Gallery, Lahore
February, 2012.
Annual Exhibition of Paintings organized Alhamra Art Gallery Lahore
20 2012 by “Artist’s Association of Punjab”, at
Alhamra Art Gallery, Lahore 2012.
Group Show at Nasim Hafiz Qazi (NHQ) Institute of Design and Visual Arts
21 2012 Gallery LCWU, on the celebration of 90th LCWU
anniversary of LCWU.

vi) Books in Library

50-60 Books have been purchased for Library on Textile Design

Research Areas
The Faculty currently serving has done Masters Degree and is looking forward to
pursue PhD. Degree in coming years.
Collaborations
1- Habai Normal University, China (2016)
2- APWA College and Craft Development (2014)
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Departmental Achievements (others)

1- The Department organizes Annual exhibitions of BFA II and III every year
2- The Department hosted the first Thesis/Degree Show successfully of BFA IV at
Alhamra Art Galleries
3- The passed out students have been placed at prestigious Textile and Fashion
organizations and Industries
4- Every year the percentage of admissions is increasing
5- The Department actively participates in competitions and generates funds
6- Youth Development Competitions and exhibitions at Expo Centre
7- Workshops and Guest Lectures are arranged every year for the better understanding
and development of students in various fields and techniques of Textile Design
8- Honors and Awards
1- ACP SAP Projects
2- Certificates of Poster Competitions: 23 rd March and 14th August arranged at
NCA.
3- Certificates of Wall Painting and T-shirt painting competitions arranged by
NCA/ Punjab Govt.
CRITERION 2: CURRICULUM DESIGN AND ORGANIZATION

The development of curriculums for each program of Textile Design is based on the
detailed curriculum development guidelines issued by HEC.

BFA (4-Year) Textile Design

STRUCTURE OF SCHEME OF STUDY

Nature of Courses Numbers of Credits Hours

Course

Compulsory Course (No choice) 36

Basic Course All courses are

compulsory

Foundation Course --

General / Minor Courses No minors are

offered

Major Courses --
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Research Report 01

Total Credits Annual System is based on

teaching/ contact hours

YEAR-1

BFA Textile Design-Prof.I

Course No Course Title Marks

CC/Eng-105 English – 1 100

CC/PS-102 Pakistan Studies 40

FC/BFA-101 Design 100

FC/BFA-102 Drawing-I 100

FC-BFA-103 Sculpture 100

FC/BFA-104 Calligraphy 100

FC/BFA-105 Print Making/Photography 100

FC/BFA-106 Drafting 100

FC-BFA-107 Art and aesthetics 100

FC/BFA-108 History of art 100

Total Marks 940

Year 2

BFA Textile [Link]

Course No Course Title Marks

CC/Eng-106 English – II 100

CC/Isl-102 / CC- Islamic Studies / Ethics (for Non-Muslims) 60

Phil-102

C/BFA-TD-209 History of Textile Design-I 100

C/BFA-TD-210 Fashion and Textile Marketing 100

Total 360
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Area of Specialization Textile Design (Practical)

C/BFA-TD-203 Drawing-II 100

C/BFA-TD-204 Textile Studio Practice-I 100

EC/BFA-TD- CAD-I 100

207

C/BFA-TD-212 Embroidery and Embellishment 100

C/BFA-TD-213 Weaving-I 100

Total 500

Grand Total 860

YEAR-3

BFA Textile [Link]

Course No Course Title Marks

C/BFA-TD-301 History of Textile Design-II 100

C/BFA-TD-308 Techniques and Process of Textile Design 100

Total Marks 200

Course Code Name of Subject (Practical) Marks

C/BFA-TD-303 Drawing-III 100

C/BFA-TD-304 Textile dying and printing 100

C/BFA-TD-306 CAD-II 100

EC/BFA-TD- Pattern Making 100

307

C/BFA-TD-309 Textile Studio Practice-II 100

C/BFA-TD-310 Weaving -II 100

Total Marks 600

Year 4

BFA Textile [Link]

Course No Course Title Marks

C/BFA-TD-401 Case study: Research Methodology (theory) 100

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C/BFA-TD-402 Fashion/Textile Seminar 100

C/BFA-TD-403 Textile Studio Practice-III 100

C/BFA-TD-404 3D Fabric Rendering 100

C/BFA-TD-405 Mini Thesis 200

C/BFA-TD-406 4D Textile Representation 100

C/BFA-TD-407 Product and Fashion Photography 100

C/BFA-TD-408 Textile Major Thesis 500

C/BFA-TD-409 Thesis Report 100

Total 1400

Total Marks: 4000

Curriculum Break up

Table 10: Curriculum Break up

Curriculum Breakup Credit Hours

(Annual System)

Theory Contact Hours: 1.5-2 per week

Practical/studio contact hours: 4-6 per

week
COMPULSORY COURSES

RESEARCH REPORT 2 hours per week

Total Credit Hours Annual system

Standard 2.1: The curriculum must be consistent and supports the program’s
documented objectives.
BS program contents/courses meet the program outcomes as shown in the table
below.

Table 11: Courses versus Program Outcomes

Courses Program Outcomes

BFA-I
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All the courses under BFA-I are following the course outcomes as same as mentioned in
the files of visual arts department, in which some of the subjects like Calligraphy,
Sculpture, are not relevant to the Textile Design Department. So that the outcomes of
these subjects are not supporting the students in the future.
C/BFA-TD-209  The course examines the history of Western textiles from
antiquity to the early twentieth century, including significant
developments in the style, technology and function of such
materials.
 Surviving evidence and representations of textiles in the arts and
literature are used to examine their social and historical context
and their central economic role in pre-industrial societies.
 Textiles as works of art and as constituents of dress will be
presented as expressions of novelty and fashion.
 Their designs will be used to trace cultural continuities that span
the societal strata, and the role technological advances play in
their evolution will be examined.
 Students will learn about Pattern-woven silks, tapestry,
embroidery, lace, and printed/painted fabrics.

C/BFA-TD-210  To provide knowledge of the history of marketing activities

and evolution of modern marketing concepts.
 To heighten awareness of the interaction between business
and society as it relates to marketing activities.
 To expand and help in the understanding of marketing
vocabulary.
 To develop an understanding of basic marketing activities
and ways that marketing relates to other business activities.
 To provide a framework for developing marketing strategy
and a working understanding of tools and tactics useful in
developing marketing strategy.

C/BFA-TD-203  Students simplify complexity of realistic drawings through

abstraction
 Students understand conversion of natural forms into textile
patterns
 Students attain an appropriate level of drawing skills to use
different paint mediums
 Emphasis is placed on developing basic techniques for
proportioned croquis and rendering the figure, fashion styles and
fabrics in pencil and color, as well as the method of drawing flats
used in fashion design.
 Emphasis is placed on advanced techniques for croquis rendering
and the figure in motion, fashion styles and fabrics, as well as
flats used in marketing fashion to the retail trade.

C/BFA-TD-204  Understanding of 2D and 3D spaces

 Illusion of depth on flat surface
 Understanding of Repeatable industrial scale designing
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 Students will be given assignments which will be research

oriented to express their views on the subjects and different topics
under discussion.

EC/BFA-TD-207 At the end of this course students will know how to:

 Use basic selection tools and edge refinement to isolate

and edit parts of an image.
 Manipulate layers through ordering, positioning, scaling,
rotation, and adjustments.
 Create composite images that demonstrate advanced
selection and layering techniques.
 Apply painted masks, selection-based masks, gradient
masks, and blend modes to create sophisticated image
effects.
 Create adjustment layers for editable, non-destructive
changes to image coloration and exposure.
 Set and modify typography using the full range of type
tools, the Character panel, and the Paragraph panel.
 Apply special effects to typography using masks, paths,
and layer styles.
 Use preset brushes and custom brushes to colorize images,
enhance images, and build illustrations.
 Stylize images by combining filters with blending and
masks.
 Evaluate and correct image imperfections using the Info
panel, adjustment layers, and retouching tools.
 Make textile prints and patterns
 Preparing print ready files for textile designs.
C/BFA-TD-212  The students will know the knowledge of the historical
evolution of embroidery techniques and processes
 Students will develop an understanding of different
embroidery stitches, its terminology and application in textile
designing.
 Increased understanding of textile materials for embroidery
used in apparel and upholstery industry.
 Formulate a range of experimental stitches and material
selection of surfaces and on surface material schemes.
 Identify and apply the elements and principles of design in
the compositions.
 Research and combine various methods of different cultures
and geographical traditions.

C/BFA-TD-213  Develop an appreciation of hand-weaving as it relates to apparel

or art forms
 Identify and understand weaving terminology
 Operate looms (both floor & table)
 Prepare a loom for weaving by winding the warp
 Slaying the reed and threading heddles
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 Understand the structure of woven cloth and the differences &

similarities between different weave structures
 Read and understand written weaving drafts
 Recognize yarn characteristics and their relationship to the
aesthetics of woven fabric
 Calculate yarn quantities required for projects
 Understand the importance of accurate records for a woven
project
 Use weaving computer software to aid in project design
 Design, plan, and construct original woven fabric samples &
fabric lengths
 Develop problem solving techniques that relate to weaving
 The importance and necessity of adherence to time limits for
shared loom and equipment.
BFA-III

C/BFA-TD-301  The leadership role of museums in the history of style and taste;
how museums collect, conserve and interpret objects; public
expectations of museums today; trends that influence
professional thinking and practice; and the use of modern
technology in collections management and exhibition planning
are covered.
 Simple Textile conservation treatments for historic textiles,
costume, and accessories materials covered, including
recognition of signs of deterioration and design basic preventive
conservation procedures including documentation, vacuuming,
realignment, rolling/folding, stitching (for both repair and
mounting), wet and dry cleaning, dye-to-match techniques, and
the identification and understanding of problematic materials.
 Contemporary Textile Designers in Pakistan: Investigates
contextual relationships of textiles in terms of their creation,
marketing, and reception. Includes structural and stylistic
analysis, as well as biographical research.
 Fiber and cloth making are a rich and complex territory.
Understanding both historical and contemporary textiles and
perspectives invigorates the perceptions on our work.
 Connecting with museums, public, and private collections in the
region, we will explore fiber and textile objects and their history.
Using several themes to guide us, we will look at textiles and
fiber as a means of research and response. Experiencing the
physical presence of cloth is fundamental, as is comprehending
the history, function and context of objects.
 Readings, discussions, and research coupled with material studies
and studio work form the basis of this class.

C/BFA-TD-308  Describes the elements and principles of design and uses them
in a variety of applications
 Identifies the functional and aesthetic requirements and features
of a range of textile items
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 Develops competence in the selection and use of appropriate

manufacturing techniques and equipment
 Manages the design and manufacture of textile projects
 The ability to apply knowledge and understanding of the
properties and performance of textiles
 The development and manufacture of textile items
 Identifies properties of a variety of fabrics, yarns and fibres
 Justifies the selection of fabrics, yarns and fibres for end-uses
 Explains the interrelationship between fabric, yarn and fibre
properties
 Develops knowledge and awareness of emerging textile
technologies
C/BFA-TD-303  Students simplify complexity of realistic drawings through
abstraction
 Students understand conversion of natural forms into textile
patterns
 Students attain an appropriate level of drawing skills to use
different paint mediums
 Emphasis is placed on developing basic techniques for
proportioned croquis and rendering the figure, fashion styles and
fabrics in pencil and color, as well as the method of drawing flats
used in fashion design.
 Emphasis is placed on advanced techniques for croquis rendering
and the figure in motion, fashion styles and fabrics, as well as
flats used in marketing fashion to the retail trade.
C/BFA-TD-304  Color separation; Preparation of fabric; Mixing colours
 Control over manual handling of brush, squeegee or roller.
 Understanding of different printing processes
 Experimentation and fusion of print media.
 Skills and confidence in the process of natural dyeing and natural
textile printing methods which can be developed at home.
 Preparation of cloth and pigment for printing
 To learn how to use the dies & chemicals
 Control of time & temperature
 To learn how to fold the material for resist dyeing
 To learn how to display the assignments
 Explore trickier fabric manipulations or resist techniques,
including wood shapes, plexiglass pipe and bubble wrap.
 Make the most out of your fabrics by learning how different
natural fibers react to dyes and absorb color.
 Learn the correct proportions of dye, water, soda ash and salt.
C/BFA-TD-306  Use advanced selection tools and edge refinement to isolate and
edit parts of an image.
 Understand how channels work in Photoshop; Master channel
making for unique as well as standard colours
 Master skills in Making custome Brushes for Digital Painting.
 Develop skills in digital Painting techniques by using Pen and
Tablets.
 Create composite images that demonstrate advanced selection
and layering techniques.
 Make Advanced textile prints and patterns; Mix different
medium and techniques.
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 Deliver print ready files for textile designs; Enhance further

expertise in software and digital print.
 The role of CAD/CAM systems in textile and apparel supply
chain “From concept and sketch to market”
 Industry specific CAD systems (print design, weave/knit design,
sketching/illustration, digitizing, grading, marker making,
pattern design, 3D imaging, texture mapping, body measurement,
specification management, supply chain management, virtual
merchandising etc)
 The ways of design, development and manufacturing.
 Digital communication and information applications used in
Textile Technology, Fashion Technology.
 Problem solve effectively in a fashion and textiles enterprise.
 Apply analytical decision making techniques in a fashion and
textiles environment.
 Apply sustainable practices related to fashion and textiles issues
EC/BFA-TD-307  The students will be taught the pattern cutting and motif
placements for neckline, collar, borders, sleeves, back motifs,
side panels and bed sheets etc.
 This course is designed to acquaint the student with the
application and evaluation of intermediate clothing construction
techniques, pattern alterations, and fitting used in the fashion
industry.

 Unique fashion fabrics, linings and shaping materials are used.

Pattern alterations and garment fitting are also covered

 The students will know the knowledge of the historical evolution

of basic Patterns and design in textiles as a resource for the
designer and manager of designs.
 Students will develop an understanding of patterns making and
drafting, its terminology and application in textile designing.
 The students will be taught the pattern cutting and motif
placements for neckline, collar, borders, sleeves, back motifs,
side panels and bed sheets etc.
 Students are exposed to a broad visual vocabulary and an array
of the following materials and techniques: pattern-making and
alteration, draping and fitting on a dress form, armatures and
coverings, surface embellishment on pliable/flexible planes, and
found objects.

C/BFA-TD-309  Develops practical skills in design and manipulation of textiles

through the use of appropriate technologies
 A student describes the elements and principles of design
and uses them in a variety of applications
 Identifies the functional and aesthetic requirements and
features of a range of textile items
 Communicates design concepts and manufacturing
specifications to both technical and non-technical audiences
 Analyses the influence of historical, cultural and
contemporary developments on textiles
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C/BFA-TD-310  Creating rhythm in vertical stripes with the help of colored yarn
 Learning of making of warp with colored yarns
 Learning of time management
 Understanding of count system of yarns, differentiating thick and
thin, single and double yarns
 Learning different knots which we use in textile industry
BFA IV

C/BFA-TD-401  Understand research terminology

 Be aware of the ethical principles of research, ethical challenges
and approval processes
 Be able to construct an effective questionnaire that employs
several types of survey questions.
 Describe quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods approaches
to research
 Identify the components of a literature review process
 Critically analyze published research
 Provides an understanding of the material nature of historic
costume and textile objects, guidelines for reporting the physical
condition of objects, and photo-documentation methods.
 To identify and a formulate researchable topic or question
 Write research proposals
 Assess the literature and identify relevant resources for the
research
 Read and analyses the sources to identify relevant materials
 Extract / take notes (summarize / paraphrase) useful data from the
sources
 Synthesis relevant data from different sources
 Critique consulted literature
 Acknowledge used sources accurately
 Construct an appropriate research design
 Implement the design to collect primary data
 Write an academic research dissertation/ Thesis Process Report
 Present research reports orally

C/BFA-TD-402  The students will know the role of Textile Designer.

 Expose students to potential of textiles in various fields of use.
 Introduce students to various professions for textile designers.
 Students meet with practitioners and know their work methods to
realize the practical aspects of the career
 This course will introduce students to forecasting and its use by
the creative design industries with the aim of developing an
intuitive and intellectual approach to predicting future fashion
and interiors trends through their textile thesis projects.
 Gain a thorough insight into many aspects of textile development
including fabric printing, embroidery and embellishment, dyeing
and mixed-media textiles.
 Be encouraged to push the boundaries of how textiles are created
and used on the body.
 Work on ‘live projects’ and have the opportunity to take up work
placements that will give you first-hand experience of the
industry.
 Have your own work and display space in spacious, well-
equipped studios
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 Be encouraged to enter competitions.

 Focus on your own personal design statement in your final year,
which will culminate in your collection being shown at the Thesis
Degree Show.
 In-depth critical readings and discussions.
 Throughout the term, the students will present related research on
new materials, methods, and projects.
 This course is structured around weekly meetings, visiting
artists/scholars, historical research and critical readings
augmented with independent study to enhance the student's
ability to analyze their work and its relevance to contemporary
culture and art.
C/BFA-TD-403  Students explore the process of textile design and its relationship
to the function of the finished product.
 Students examine the fashion forecasting process, with an
emphasis on textile development and color trends in the global
and domestic markets.
 A line of textile print concepts is developed based on research of
markets, trends, and color.
 Students learn to market their skills and pursue careers in the
textile industry.
 Through comprehensive portfolio analysis, students designs are
critically evaluated and prepared for presentation to prospective
employers and clients.
 Emphasis is placed on the compatibility of fabrics and repeats to
meet performance criteria and market acceptance.
C/BFA-TD-404  Emphasis is placed on the compatibility of fabrics to meet
performance criteria and market acceptance.
 Students will get a thorough know how of different fabric, their
characteristics and usage.
 The experimentation by fusing different fabric together resulting
in different surfaces will create 2D and 3D textile based
compositions
 The student will be prepared for many fields of Textile
Designing through experimentation with different fabric
surfaces and techniques. These may include fashion designing,
product designing and textile art sculpture making etc.
C/BFA-TD-405  Submission, display and marking of half the total amount of work
required in Textile Thesis.
 No. of assignments required till mini: 35 sketches, 25 painted
designs and 20 fabric samples.
 Incomplete submission results in deduction of marks or even
failure.
 If the student has not passed Mini-Thesis she cannot appear in
Final thesis unless the Mini thesis exam is cleared.
C/BFA-TD-406  Understand how to shape Textiles into 3D or 4D Art forms.
 Be inventive in their use of materials
 Be able to apply their textile skills to larger piece of their own.
 Gain confidence in their creative abilities
 Explore ideas through sketching, brainstorming, and research.
 Create original works of art that demonstrate personal visual
expression and communication.
 Invent answers to visual problems.
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C/BFA-TD-407  Learn how to take great photos of your products

 Find out how to make your images look better on the web and in
print.
 Digital product photography
 Composition and lighting techniques
 The technical aspects of photography (exposure, depth of field
etc.)
 What to do with the images once you have transferred them from
the camera (including image processing in Photoshop and using
images for both web and print).
C/BFA-TD-408  Students explore the process of textile design and its relationship
to the function of the finished product.
 Students examine the fashion forecasting process, with an
emphasis on textile development and color trends in the global
and domestic markets.
 A line of textile print concepts is developed based on research of
markets, trends, and color.
 Students learn to market their skills and pursue careers in the
textile industry.
 Through comprehensive portfolio analysis, students designs are
critically evaluated and prepared for presentation to prospective
employers and clients.
 Emphasis is placed on the compatibility of fabrics to meet
performance criteria and market acceptance.
 Students identify fabrics, weights, construction, and finish.
C/BFA-TD-409 The students will:

 Clarify and analyze the task/textile project.

 Draw up a rough plan and organize your ideas
 Research
 Make notes
 Edit, revise and check
 Proof read
 Complete Bibliography/reference list
 Devote time to planning the structure of the dissertation.
 Plan a structure that will enable you to present your argument
effectively.
 Fill in the detail, concentrating on getting everything recorded
rather than sticking to the word limit at this stage.
 Regard writing as part of the research process, not an after-
thought.
 Expect to edit and re-edit your material several times as it moves
towards its final form.
 Leave time to check and proofread thoroughly

Table 12: Program versus Objectives

Courses Program Objectives

BFA-II

C/BFA-TD-209  The ability to perform higher order thinking skills and articulate visual
and art historical concepts in verbal and written forms.
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 Considering architecture, sculpture, wall-painting, manuscript

painting, stained glass, metalwork, pottery and textiles in their
historical contexts.
 This course explores the challenging world of medieval art to the 20th
century, including abstraction, traditional and new media, art and
politics, mass-produced design and culture.
 Fashion and clothing can be called material zeitgeists of culture. This
course addresses the influences, affinities, and relationships of
fashion, the visual arts and culture. The psychological and
sociological influences of dress, the physical aspects of appearance,
and the influences of gender, sexuality, ethnicity, and class on the
development of personal identity are explored through the study of
style in traditional cultures, popular culture and everyday life
 Readings, discussions and research enhance the student's skills in
interpreting and articulating their understanding of art, fashion,
clothing and culture.
 Historical Design development: apparel, furnishing, costume, textile
arts and non-apparel.
 Cultural factors that influence designs and designers: textile
production and textile art forms, textile as a medium for self-
expression and communication across cultures and civilizations.
 Source of inspiration for contemporary textile designers.
 Factors that determine the success and failure of designers.

C/BFA-TD-210  This course lays the foundation for the study of fashion marketing
and merchandising.
 Aspects of marketing of textile products include: product
planning, place and distribution channels, price structure,
promotion strategies, product life cycle and target market.
 This course is designed to increase the student's knowledge of
fashion products in the market. Areas of production, content, use,
value, durability, versatility, care and the price of goods will be
evaluated.
 Students will also develop a business plan, project budget, a
branding identity and a web presence by the end of the course.
 Students study basic tools of marketing, Customer Value and
Satisfaction, Consumer markets and buying behavior, Analyzing
the marketing environment, Strategic Market planning and the
Marketing Mix 4 P’s.

C/BFA-TD-203  Become confident in fundamental drawing techniques.

 Achieve a skill level that allows to work independently and to develop
independent ideas.
 Develop understanding of contemporary drawing practices
 Students will be taught to think about their work in the context of
contemporary art and Textile Design.
 In a supportive environment, students will be able to create the basis
for a body of work that is intelligent, personal and recognizably
individual.
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 This course is designed to develop graphic skills necessary for the

student planning a fashion and Textile design career.
 Emphasis is placed on developing basic techniques for proportioned
croquis and rendering the figure, fashion styles and fabrics in pencil
and color, as well as the method of drawing flats used in fashion
design.
 Emphasis is placed on advanced techniques for croquis rendering and
the figure in motion, fashion styles and fabrics, as well as flats used
in marketing fashion to the retail trade.
 Advanced mediums, including pencil, water color, acrylic, colored
pencil and pens are explored.
 Textile based fabric material will be explored along with the
traditional drawing mediums.
C/BFA-TD-204 o Develop strong creative and problem solving skills
o Gain technical expertise in a range of design layouts and repeats
o Build knowledge of design for a particular market
o Gain an idea of the experience of working within the fashion
and textile industries
o Know the process of Textiles from theme selection, sketching,
rendering till finishing.
o Knowledge and understanding of the functional and aesthetical
requirements of textiles for a range of applications.
o The ability to efficiently communicate ideas in 2-D sketches.
o Importance of creativity, idea generation and visual communication.
o Repeats: Block, square, half drop, diamond, mirror and over-all.
o For each Repeat the students will create a: Research Board, Sketch,
Painted Key, Repeated Design on Graph sheets and on scholar sheets
painted in poster colors.

EC/BFA-TD-207  Digital printing is by far one of the most exciting

developments in the textile industry. Not only does it open up
endless opportunities for customization, small run printing,
prototyping and experimentation but it also puts textile
printing within the budget of your average illustrator.
 This course provides students with a broad introduction into 2-
dimensional and 3-dimensional Computer-Aided Design
(CAD) with a focus on Textile design and Printing specific
applications.
 Students will learn how to use industry-leading CAD software
programs (Adobe Photoshop CS6 and Adobe Illustrator CS6)
to make textile prints and patterns.
 Digital textile printing can reproduce unlimited colors and
shades but - as with most forms of printing - what you see on
screen is not necessarily what you get back, so it require to
develop expertise in understanding colours.
C/BFA-TD-212  Students shape textiles through applying various techniques
and effects of embroidery.
 Students learn and experiment with special finishing effects
suitable for any developed product.
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 Students will learn basic embroidery stitches and work with the
teacher to convert a simple drawing to an embroidery pattern
 Students will learn how to use fibre and fabric-related
techniques to create narrative and craft 2- and 3-dimensional
structures and forms.
 Students will learn how to use embroidery to render text,
methods for transferring words and images onto fabric, and
ways to work with interfacing, batting and hand sewing to make
3-dimensional forms.
 The techniques include: decorative machine stitching, couching
yarns, metallic thread embroidery, hand embroidery and
beadwork.
 The students will learn traditional embroidery stitches as well
as develop their own way of marking fabric.
 This course introduces you to a variety of ways of creating lines
and textures on cloth, and includes instruction on appliqué and
image transferring techniques
 Students in this course will advance their expertise in the area
of surface design, by exploring a variety of processes and
treatments.
 Students will be encouraged to be experimental in their
approach with colour, texture, and imagery to alter and
embellish fabrics for apparel.
 Emphasis is on the interrelationship of surface design with other
art practices, encouraging production of individual works with
cultural relevance.
 Through a synthesis of traditional techniques, contemporary
variations, and cultural influences, students will develop a
diverse and self-expressive body of work.
 Students will create prototypes and samples leading to products.
C/BFA-TD-213  The course offers an introduction to creating woven fabrics on a table
handloom.
 The students learn basic weaving techniques, drafting of weaves on
paper, and the interrelation of yarns, colour and weave structure in a
fabric design.
 Terminology and Reference material
 Equipment - Shuttles & bobbins etc.
 Warp Preparation: Making a warp, Sleying the reed, Threading of
Heddles, Beaming a Warp
 Weaving Techniques: Obtaining the right beat, Selvedges, Fixing
errors and breaks, Hand manipulated techniques
 Weaving drafts: reading and writing weaving drafts, understanding
draw downs
 Weaving group and individual samples to explore different weave
structures and yarns
 Design process for weaving
 Designing Individual Projects
 Finishing techniques
BFA-III
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C/BFA-TD-301  The major monuments and masterpieces of world painting,

sculpture, and architecture will be studied as examples of
humankind’s achievements in the visual arts. Their influences on
Fashion and Textile Industry.
 While changes in form, style, and function are emphasized, an
attempt is also made to understand the development of unique and
continuous traditions of visual imagery of Textile designing
throughout world civilization.
 Works of art and Textile are placed in their intellectual, historical,
cultural, or more purely artistic settings in an effort to indicate the
origins of their specific achievements.
 The Courses focuses on broad regional and chronological categories
of the evolution of Textile Design
 Islamic Art: This course surveys the art and architecture of the
Islamic world particularly from 1100–1500. In that period, political
fragmentation into multiple principalities challenged a deeply rooted
ideology of unity of the Islamic world. The courts of the various
principalities competed not only in politics, but also in the patronage
of architectural projects and of arts such as textiles, ceramics,
woodwork, and the arts of the book.
 While focusing on the central Islamic lands, we will consider
regional traditions from Spain to India and the importance for the
arts of contacts with China and the West.
 Examines important manifestations of dress and its context in a
selection of world cultures. The historical range spans two millennia,
and the settings include nomadic societies, rural communities and
urban court and merchant groups.
 Strong emphasis is placed on the impact of such issues as
religious/symbolic beliefs, ideas of gender, and the transmission of
design and technology.
 Aspects of material culture will be included, particularly in the
development of the dress typologies, the conditions for lifestyles,
textile production, and their artefacts.
 Emphasis will be placed on examples typically encountered in
collections of museums and other cultural institutions.

C/BFA-TD-308  This course encourages research on different textiles, supporting

studio courses as far as possible. It is treated as a seminar course
where dialogue and research is encouraged.
 The course is designed to enable students to understand and appreciate
the nature and significance of textiles and to develop confidence and
competence in the selection, design, manufacture and application of
textile items.
 Knowledge and understanding of the functional and aesthetic
requirements of textiles for a range of applications
 The ability to apply knowledge and understanding of the
properties and performance of textiles to the development and
manufacture of textile items
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 Skills in experimentation, critical analysis and the

discriminatory selection of textiles for specific end-uses. An
appreciation of the significance of textiles in society.
C/BFA-TD-303  Develop visual perception as it pertains to translating 3D form on a
2D surface.
 Accurately represent form and volume both simple and complex using
observation in a spatial context.
 Develop proficiency and awareness in composition as it pertains to
drawing.
 Develop proficiency in the use of line, value, shape and surface
texture as it pertains to light logic.
 Students explore different drawing tools according to effect.
 To give solution to the shaping problems.
 This is primarily a hands on studio course providing the student with
weekly drawing problems and practice. Class work will consist of
critiques, warm up exercises, and longer sustained drawings from
observation.
 Drawing from observation is manifested with the class working from
still-life materials and set-ups. This structure is rigorous and
encourages skill building through practice and repetition. Class-work
will be supplemented with lectures and demonstrations.
 Learning of implementation of principles of exaggeration to a human
figure and to produce skillful fashion illustrations.
C/BFA-TD-304  The introduction to textile Apparel, Home textile and furnishing
allows students to develop their personal performance for their
specializing area within the field of textile design.
 Dye stuffs: sources and types: Natural dye stuff and synthetic dye
stuff
 Students are engaged with complete course of printing. It includes
learning of dyeing (home dyeing, factory dyeing), involvement of
machines, various dye stuff, for different materials and various
methods of home dyeing includes: Resist dyeing (various methods);
Chunri; Lahrria; Folding method; Stitch resist; Batik and Tue and
Dye.
 Natural and synthetic dyes and mordents (Mordants (such as alum,
iron, copper and tin) are minerals which can be used to fix the dye
and alter the final shade of colour)
 Plain dyeing of yarn and fabric with natural dyes
 Tie and Dye techniques with synthetic dyes: bandhani, ‘lehariya,
Kasuri or ikat,
 Resist dyeing: Batik
 The application of image, pattern, and surface manipulation to cloth
using contemporary and traditional resist methods is explored.
Processes from Japan, Central America, West Africa, and Europe
are shibori (knotted resist), arashi (wrapped resist), and starch and
paste resists. New directions in altering surface color, structure, and
texture are cloque (shrinking), devore (eroding), chemical resists,
and discharge printing and painting (removing color from cloth).
 Collage, piecing, and 2D and 3D ideas are encouraged.
 Bleaching
 Introduction to Manual and Industrial Textile Printing Techniques.
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1- Fabric paint
2- Block printing
3- Stenciling and stamping
4- Silk paint
5- Hand screen printing
6- Digital Printing
 The objective of the course is to understand printing technology,
apply the technique and dye type according to the fiber type and
quality of fabric.
 Students can differentiate between the printing and dye types.
 Understand of repeat systems and sizes according to machine type

C/BFA-TD-306  This course will provide the students with the skills and knowledge
related to the role of CAD within the program stream.
 This will include Textile Design and Technology; Fashion and
Apparel Design and Technology; and construction of Textile
repeatable designs on computer using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator
etc.
 Focus is placed on design and color techniques for textile design using
digital medium. Using Adobe Photoshop, the students scan images
and create original designs, repeats, colour ways and coordinates
targeting specific markets.
 The emphasis is on a creative use of the software, on imparting
awareness about industry trends and on the development of an original
portfolio of digitally produced designs.
 Early section provides a strong foundation in the commands and
capabilities of the program while the later sections offer application
exercises that develop skills in fashion designing, and presentation
techniques.
 Available with step by step instructions & assignments which are
evaluated by instructors, this course emphasizes the creative process
and explores the capabilities of this powerful program as related to
Textile & Patterns
 Practical experience will depend on your selected stream and may
encompass CAD systems for concept/mood boards development,
woven and knitted fabric design and development, garment design
and development, 3-D draping and design specification.
EC/BFA-TD-307  This course has two parts:
1. Pattern Making

2. Sewing

 Make students understand different pattern manipulation for Apparel

as well as Home textiles
 To give students the opportunity to develop greater understanding
and skills of manufacturing processes and to experience the use of
industrial equipment to produce a well finished garment of sample
quality related to either apparel or home textiles.
 Explanation and construction of dress according to the chosen theme
and application of textile design placement according to actual scale
on the pattern.
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 Constructing pattern of a design forwarded from the design class, with

proper closure and finishes to be later stitched by sewing.
 To identify different fashion details and learn how to re-design and
personalize them.
 Explore patterns through creating different styles from history and the
contemporary fashion world.
 Useful information can be gained from surveys of Boutiques, fashion
houses, magazines and Pattern books.
 Apply knowledge and use of all patternmaking tools, truing and
altering pattern manipulations.
 To understand how to draw a certain fashion feature while designing
an outfit.
 To learn how to draw technical drawings of a range of fashion details.
 To apply the knowledge of technical drawing in the design
development process.
 Introduction to different types of necklines and their technical
drawing
 Identification and technical drawing of different types of collars
 Technical drawing of different silhouettes of sleeves
 Different kinds of skirts and their features
 Different types of trousers and their variations
 Finishes, opening/closures and other garment component e.g. pocket,
zips, placket, snap button/ Velcro, toggles/pullers etc.
 All garments details sketching to be of front and back view
C/BFA-TD-309  The course will provide an opportunity to learn the basics of
surface design. It is designed to develop keen observation and
sharpen the ability to analyse and represent images, ideas and
concepts through visual presentations.
 Introduction to all textile design rendering techniques: Basic
repeats, colour options, design options and printing techniques
will be explored.
 Storyboard formation from basic categories of textile print
design. Categories of textile design: Geometric, floral,
conversational and ethnic, color theory in relation with seasonal
consideration timing, trends and charges.
 Design development from storyboard for apparel market; home
fashion market, collection coordinates and information to
computers
 Making of Textile Swatch Book or Pattern Book
 Textile designers and Brands: report, survey, design
 Students will learn to critique work through presentations,
which sharpens their interpersonal skills.
C/BFA-TD-310  Students are taught the knowledge of fibers usage and application of
natural and synthetic fibers.
 Students understand the influence of weaves on fabric formation.
 Students understand the effects of weaves and the area of use of
different weaves.
 They develop understanding of weave process and mechanisms.
 They develop understanding of weaving machines, their classification
and comparison.
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 Students learn different techniques of fabric manufacturing and

identification of fabric details. They also understand the weaving mill
setup.
 Visit to Cottage Industry of Looms is important to gain knowledge.
BFA IV

C/BFA-TD-401  This course will provide an opportunity for participants to establish

or advance their understanding of research through critical
exploration of research language, ethics, and approaches.
 The course introduces the language of research, ethical principles and
challenges, and the elements of the research process within
quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods approaches.
 To guide the students to undertake a piece of individual research work
and thoroughly examine an aspect of the subject that they should
study closely.
 To enable the students to develop a set of valuable research and
writing skills.
 To train students to think analytically, synthesize complicated
information, write well, and organize time.
 To document research in the form of a dissertation by following
academic conventions.
 Ethics of research / plagiarism.
 Materials research studies will be discussed and a project based upon
those resources will be required. All assignments will be critiqued in
class
 Writing Survey Questionnaire and Survey Report
 The difference between Intrinsic and Extrinsic analysis?
 How to Critique Artwork

C/BFA-TD-402  The aim of this module is to introduce students with diversity of

textile production and consumption.
 It is also to assist them in their project development through
introducing various resources (guest lectures).
 The course will introduce the student to the importance of research
and the design process, along with the practical disciplines of textile
processes.
 This presentations and project-based seminar is a pioneering multi-
disciplinary course to foster a critical and analytical viewpoint of the
nature and context of smart textiles design.
 Textiles concept will be contextualized by in-depth critical readings
and discussions.
 Weekly meetings, guest lectures, and critical readings augment the
independent study to enhance the student’s ability to analyze their
work and its relevance to contemporary culture and art.
C/BFA-TD-403  This course explores the tactile and visual elements of materials
creating surface pattern and texture on flat artwork for application in
interior design, fashion and as installations.
 The course aims to provide students with the opportunity to visualize
interpret and draw their ideas which they develop in reflection of
research.
The major project must include/follow the following points:

 May include one or more related items with the selected focus area
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 Must be individually produced by the candidate

 Must be certified on the appropriate form by the Board of Studies as
candidate’s original work
 Must be completed by the student and supervising teacher as the
student’s own work.
 Must include supporting documentation
 Theme/topic selection
 Brain storming
 Research and survey
 Sketches and design development
 Tracing
 Technical drawings according to the selected techniques
 Colour options and palette
 Coloured design rendering with different techniques
 Experiment with techniques, layouts and repeat styles
 Design development (paper work) leading towards mini thesis and
major thesis.
 Large-scale layouts, research sources and current trending
information are used to create original designs for the market.
C/BFA-TD-404  Exploration of Experimental surfaces
 Experimental material
 Experimental fabrics
 Fabric rendering techniques 2D and 3D
 Fabric Manipulation Techniques
 Fabric Construction Techniques
 Fabric Rendering and Printing Techniques
 The sampling of designs from paper developments onto fabric for
thesis.
 Medium and techniques: paint, printing, weave, felting, knitting,
crochet etc
 Offers students a sound understanding of weave structures and how
they can be used to generate engaged woven surfaces that can stand
as independent works of art.
 Techniques include: Fabric Paint, Silk paint, Batik, Tie and Dye,
Embroidery, Ikat, Kalamkaari, Crochet, Quilting, Fabric
Manipulation, Felting, hooking/ latch work, knitting, block printing,
hand screen printing and digital printing etc.
C/BFA-TD-405  Use symbolic imagery to convey ideas.
 Awareness of advanced studies offered in Textile art.
 Research sources for ideas in planning Textile Thesis.
 Explore ideas through sketching, brainstorming, and research.
 Produce works of art that demonstrate control of various art media in
textiles.
 Develop skills/techniques necessary for effective visual
communication.
 Project will be one of the following: apparel, furnishing, textile art,
costume, non-apparel.
 Presentation: Communicate and Critique
 Effectively discuss and evaluate artwork based on the 4-step critique
process (description, analysis, interpretation, evaluation).
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 Evaluate and recognize relationships between art and cultures.

 Develop communication skills about the art process
 Interpret and Utilize artistic styles in the inspiration/creation of
original work.
C/BFA-TD-406  The aim of this course is to develop product solutions through
implementing design process in the area of specialization. Students
will develop product ideas for their selected topic.
 Create artworks using Elements of Art (Line, Shape, Form, Value,
Color, Texture, Space) and Principles of Design (Rhythm and
Movement, Unity, Variety, Proportion, Pattern, Balance, Emphasis)
to solve visual problems.
 Demonstrate use of various art theories and styles
 Use symbolic imagery to convey ideas.
 Create artworks incorporating the following compositional guidelines
(simplicity, rule of thirds, leading lines, balance, framing).
 Develop skills/techniques necessary for effective visual
communication.
 Utilize the planning process to turn a two-dimensional design into a
three-dimensional sculpture.
 Identify and create low, high or sunken relief in Textiles.
 Identify and create abstract and realistic Textile sculptures.
 Identify and create organic and geometric textile sculptures.
 Discover form and meaning in textiles.
 Traditional surface embellishment techniques fused with
manipulations.
 Focuses on the consideration of the constructed, pieced, and sculpted
surface.
 Students explore the interpretation and invention of cloth
construction, layering, sculptural surfaces, pieced and collaged
surfaces, and the multiple as possibilities.
 Collecting, salvaging, and mixing materials will be involved.
C/BFA-TD-407  The Final Major Project, gives the opportunity to produce a coherent
set of photographic images of the textile thesis products at an
advanced conceptual, technical and aesthetic level.
 This body of work will be a development from the range of cultural
and practical work that you have undertaken so far on the course.
 There will be a clear emphasis on contemporary fashion image-
making, directed towards a specific and clearly identified audience.
 The course includes: Indoor/ Studio Photography, Product
Photography, Fashion Photography, Out-door Photography and
City/landscape Photography.
C/BFA-TD-408  This course explores the tactile and visual elements of materials
creating surface pattern and texture on flat artwork, textural
fabrications and 3D forms for application in interior design, fashion
and as installations.
 The aim of the project is to testify students for independent design
project planning, development, and execution. The project will be a
reflection on the development and research compiled during above
mentioned courses being offered in the term. Students will:
 Work on a design project in their selected area
 Give Design solutions
 Document their work
 Exhibit
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 The major project must include/follow the following points:

1- May include one or more related items with the selected focus area
2- Must be individually produced by the candidate
3- Must be certified on the appropriate form by the Board of Studies as
candidate’s original work
4- Must be completed by the student and supervising teacher as the
student’s own work.
5- Must include supporting documentation
C/BFA-TD-409  To guide the students to undertake a piece of individual research work
and thoroughly examine an aspect of the subject that they should
study closely.
 To enable the students to develop a set of valuable research and
writing skills.
 To train the students to think analytically, synthesize complicated
information, write well, and organize time.
 To document research in the form of a dissertation by following
academic conventions.

Standard 2.2: Theoretical background, problems analysis and solution design must be
stressed within the program’s core material.

Standard 2.3: The curriculum must satisfy the core requirements for the program, as
specified by the respective accreditation body.

Standard 2.4: The curriculum must satisfy the major requirements for the program as
specified by the respective accreditation body.
Standard 2.5: The curriculum must satisfy general education, arts, and professional
and other discipline requirements for the program, as specified by the respective
accreditation body/council.

Standard 2.6: Information technology component of the curriculum must be

integrated throughout the program.

Standard 2.7: Oral and written communication skills of the student must be developed
and applied in the program.

CRITERION 3: LABORATORIES AND COMPUTING FACILITIES

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Standard 3.1: Manuals/documentation/instructions for experiments must be

available and readily accessible to faculty and students.
Textile Design is a non-laboratory based subject.

Standard 3.2: There must be adequate support personnel for instruction and
maintaining the laboratories:
The department has no male work force/helper and requires a professional
ustad/master for pattern cutting, Weaving and operating looms, dyeing and screen
printing.

Standard 3.3: The university computing infrastructure and facilities must be adequate
to support program’s objectives:
The Department has no work place and work stations therefore Computer classes are
held outside the department in another building where a computer lab is located.

CRITERION 4: STUDENT SUPPORT AND ADVISING

Standard 4.1: Courses must be offered with sufficient frequency and number for
students to complete the program in a timely manner:
All courses hae been designed by professionals and approved by worthy Board of
studies members from prestigious universities. All weekly planners and course
outlines are designed while keeping the fact in mind that textile techniques require a
lot of time, skill and developmental stages therefore the students are not
overburdened and the course is spread over the term in a very intelligent manner. All
techniques require a sample book and an end product which are carefully designed
and submitted accordingly.

Standard 4.2: Courses in the major area of study must be structured to ensure effective
interaction between students, faculty and teaching assistants:
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All studio classes offer maximum interaction of teacher and student. The teachers are
facilitators who provide complete briefing of technique and guidelines to help
students understand a certain textile technique. The teacher stays with the students
throughout the studio hours and it is made sure that the availability of the course
conductor/teacher is always provided on time for the convenience of the students.

Standard 4.3: Guidance on how to complete the program must be available to all
students and access to academic advising must be available to make course decisions
and career choices:
Students are briefed in start of the term and as required in start of every lecture about
the importance of the subject they have opted, the techniques that they are learning
and their national and international applications in various fields of textile design.
They are well aware of the career choices/options that they can opt and the techniques
that they can fully master. In the third professional year thy are sent t various textile
industries, factories, boutiques, fashion houses and garment manufacturers to
understand and work with the professionals sitting in the market currently and learn
the techniques that are being applied. It is recommended that their forth professional
year in thesis must be done in the techniques they are best skilled at.

CRITERION 5: PROCESS CONTROL

Standard 5.1: The process by which students are admitted to the program must be
based on quantitative and qualitative criteria and clearly documented. This process
must be periodically evaluated to ensure that it is meeting its objectives:
The criteria for admission are as follows:

 First division in FA/Fsc examination

 Written test aptitude test based on general knowledge and art basics.
 Interview and portfolio (if any)
 Drawing test that involves live drawing of a model with pencil on scholar
sheets.
More than 250 forms are received every year. After the tests and interview top 50-
60 students are selected and lists are displayed.
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Standard 5.2: The process by which students are registered in the program and
monitoring of students’ progress to ensure timely completion of the program must be
documented. This process must be periodically evaluated to ensure that it is meeting
its objectives:

 Foundation year for all departments is the same. The students split into four
separate departments from the second professional year of their degree.
 Textile Design department hosts students of BFA II, III and IV.
 The students are given weekly assignments of all subjects (practical/theory)
and they are weekly marked (after display and jury).
 Weekly attendance and marks are registered in the record by the course
conductor and percentages are given and displayed twice a year: Mid-term
exams (send ups) and Final exams.
 In case of absence or decrease in performance, parents are immediately
informed and necessary action is taken.

Standard 5.3: The process of recruiting and retaining highly qualified faculty members
must be in place and clearly documented. Also processes and procedures for faculty
evaluation, promotion must be consistent with institution mission statement. These
processes must be periodically evaluated to ensure that it is meeting its objectives:

 The department has four permanent faculty members and three visiting faculty
members from prestigious universities with Masters and Bachelor’s Degrees.
 The department has currently five lecturers, one assistant Professor and one
Associate Professor in total.
 The faculty is sent to training programs and workshops.
 Yearly evaluation of faculty members is done based on workloads, ACR
reports by the HOD and evaluation forms filled by the students.

Standard 5.4: The process and procedures used to ensure that teaching and delivery
of course material to the students emphasizes active learning and that course learning
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outcomes are met. The process must be periodically evaluated to ensure that it is
meeting its objectives:

 Weekly planners are submitted at the start of each term with dated weekly
break down of the assignments/lectures and course outcomes.
 Weekly attendance and marks are submitted to the coordinator for record
keeping and twice a year total aggregate marks are submitted of the send up
and final examination.
 Database of each student is updated accordingly for each subject by the course
conductor.
 In Faculty meeting with the HOD every month the completed course is
discussed and the completion on time of the remaining is ensured.

Standard 5.5: The process that ensures that graduates have completed the
requirements of the program must be based on standards, effective and clearly
documented procedures. This process must be periodically evaluated to ensure that it
is meeting its objectives.
 To graduate the degree of textile design students are required to complete and
clear all the subjects taught from BFA I-III.
 In the last professional year of BFA IV they are required to work on a thesis
topic, research and develop work on that topic based on practical assignments,
survey and written thesis report.
 They are required to display the work at the end of the year and external jurors
mark them. 50% weightage is given to eternal and 50% to the internal marking.
 In case a student has not cleared a subject from the previous term, she will be
given four chances of appearing in supplementary examination. Until the
subject is cleared she is not promoted to the next term.
CRITERION 6: FACULTY
Standard 6.1: There must be enough full time faculty who are committed to the
program to provide adequate coverage of the program areas/courses with continuity
and stability. The interests and qualifications of all faculty members must be sufficient
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to teach all courses, plan, modify and update courses and curricula. All faculty
members must have a level of competence that would normally be obtained through
graduate work in the discipline. The majority of the faculty must hold a Ph.D. in the
discipline:
The department was started in the year 2012 and the permanent/full time faculty
involves three fresh graduates who have Master’s professional degree from the
University of Punjab and are serving as lecturers. There total qualification covers 18
years of education and they are eligible to apply in Ph.D. whenever required. As the
department has less staff the three members serve 20-27 hours per week and cater 50-
60 students per class individually. The head of the department is an Associate
Professor and a Ph. D. from LCWU.

Program areas Number of Number of

faculty faculty with
members with Ph.D. degree
MS
Textile Design 03 01

Table 3: Faculty Distribution by Program Areas

Standard 6.2: All faculty members must remain current in the discipline and sufficient
time must be provided for scholarly activities and professional development. Also,
effective programs for faculty development must be in place:
Due to shortage of staff the faculty members cannot be involved in activities other
than teaching and administration for long period of time. However the faculty does
attend short courses, workshops and seminars that are held in the campus by DFDI,
ORIC etc.

Standard 6.3: All faculty members should be motivated and have job satisfaction to
excel in their profession:
The faculty members must be given a platform to put forward their quarries and
complains openly and solutions must be given in support and accordance with rules
and regulations. Motivation and Appreciation should be a major part of the basic
administrative rules.
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CRITERION 7: INSTITUTIONAL FACILITIES

Standard 7.1: The institution must have the infrastructure to support new trends in
learning such as e-learning
The institution must provide the infrastructure to support new trends in learning such
as e-learning

Standard 7.2: The library must possess an up-to-date technical collection relevant to
the program and must be adequately staffed with professional personnel:
The department does not have a separate library or staff. A bookshelf however has
been designated to the textile design section in the main fine arts library of IVAD.
Faculty can issue three books at a time for a week and students can sit and see the
books only as references.

Standard 7.3: Class-rooms must be adequately equipped and offices must be adequate
to enable faculty to carry out their responsibilities:
Faculty and students do not have work stations/ computers for individual tasks.
Internet facility is not provided in all areas of the building. Class rooms of textile:
textile studio and weaving studio do not have air conditioners which makes it very
difficult in the summer seasons for the students to work. The corridors do not have
fans or proper cross ventilation.
CRITERION8: INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT

Standard 8.1: There must be sufficient support and financial resources to attract and
retain high quality faculty and provide the means for them to maintain competence as
teachers and scholars:

Standard 8.2: There must be an adequate number of high quality graduate students,
research assistants and Ph.D. students:

Standard 8.3: Financial resources must be provided to acquire and maintain Library
holdings, laboratories and computing facilities:
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APPENDICES