Module 1
Elements and Principles of Design

Duration
3 weeks (9 contact hrs /week)

Teaching Module
Lecture/Demonstration/Exercises (Portfolio)

Introduction to design theory Basic elements of design - dot, line, shapes and space Principles of design - movement, balance, emphasis, unity Color theory Textures Design concept exercises

Module 2
Traditional Indian Textiles

Duration
3 weeks (9 contact hrs /week)

Teaching Module
Lecture/Demonstration/Exercises (Portfolio)

Introduction to Indian textiles Traditional embroideries and its application Traditional woven fabrics Traditional printed and painted fabrics

Module 3
Basic Embroideries

Duration
3 weeks (9 contact hrs /week)

Teaching Module
Lecture/Demonstration/Exercises (Portfolio)

Flat stitches and its variations Chain work and its variations Raised stitches and its variations Metal work

Module 4
Resist Dyeing and Printing Techniques

Duration
3 weeks (9 contact hrs /week)

Teaching Module
Lecture/Demonstration/Exercises (Portfolio)

Impressions Tie and dye Block printing Batik Screen and stencil

Module 5
Creative Textiles

Duration
3 weeks (9 contact hrs /week)

Teaching Module
Lecture/Demonstration/Exercises (Portfolio)

Quilting & Layering Beading Braiding Applique & Patchwork Tassels and pompom making Crimping, crushing, tucking, pleating Macrame

Module 6
Design Process

Duration
3 weeks (9 contact hrs /week)

Teaching Module
Lecture/Demonstration/Exercises (Portfolio)

Selection of theme Visual research Placements and layouts on a product Sourcing and selection of materials Execution of selected design on a product

Semester Module Wise
Semester II

Module 1
Fabric studies

Duration
3 weeks (9 contact hrs /week)

Teaching Module
Lecture/Demonstration/Exercises (Portfolio)

Fiber and fiber identification Yarn and yarn count Wet processing Types of finishes Print identification

Module 2
Advanced & Traditional embroidery stitches

Duration
3 weeks (9 contact hrs /week)

Teaching Module
Lecture/Demonstration/Exercises (Portfolio)

Traditional embroideries - practical and theory Advanced metal embroideries Variations of basic embroidery stitches Working on composition and combinations

Module 3
Stitching Techniques

Duration
3 weeks (9 contact hrs /week)

Teaching Module
Lecture/Demonstration/Exercises (Portfolio)

Introduction to machine types and their function Lock stitch Different seams Overlock Flat lock Different binding and piping attachment

Module 4
Knitting

Duration
3 weeks (9 contact hrs /week)

Teaching Module
Lecture/Demonstration/Exercises (Portfolio)

Introduction to knitting and machineries Development of basic structures on machine Identification of knits

Module 5
Weaving

Duration
3 weeks (9 contact hrs /week)

Teaching Module
Lecture/Demonstration/Exercises (Portfolio)

Introduction to weaving and machinery Development of basic structures on loom Identification of weaves

Module 6
Product Development

Duration
3 weeks (9 contact hrs /week)

Teaching Module
Lecture/Demonstration/Exercises (Portfolio)

Introduction to design process Market study Creating your design brief Product development Range and collection development