This program is designed for creative, self motivated and spirited individuals who have talent to handle visuals and are stimulated by the energy, glamour, and excitement of ever changing Textile and Fashion industry.
Main Features
The program provides an opportunity to experience complete process of design and development from fiber to the finished apparel product with practical exposure to the industry through creative production practices. An emphasis on the creative aspects prepares graduates to design and develop merchandise for manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers. This degree program is designed to produce professionals:
With sharp aesthetics related to the binaries of textile and fashion
Who can design claddings conceptually mature as per established authentic expressions of post modern era
Who are equally adorned with both traditional and modern design technologies equally
Who have profound theoretical background knowledge
Who have a good understanding of best business practices
Program Description
Textile Design component introduces students to the tradition through textile printing and weaving. Techniques, such as netting, twining, spinning, knitting, embroidery, felt making, image transfer, hand painting and hand printing on fabrics, photo and computer generated imaging, dye technology, loom weaving, and computer-aided structures are taught in this component. A strong skill-based curriculum is intended to build dexterity, sensitivity to materials, and technical competence in this multifaceted discipline.
Fashion Design component provides extensive preparation for individuals seeking industry positions in the design and production components of the fashion industry. In this component students design, develop, and construct apparel and related products, while learning about design, product development, apparel construction, fashion sketching, textiles, computer technologies, pattern making, and draping.
Summer internship is an important component of this program in which students are required to participate. The internship provides students with industry experience in textiles and fashion-related fields.
Eligibility:
Intermediate or A level preferably with Fine Art subjects and minimum second division.
All the applicants will have to take Entry Test and Interview.
Applicants should have a portfolio.
Preference will be given to applicants having professional experience.
Bachelor of Textile and Fashion Design (BDes Hons.)
Program Structure
Structure
No of Courses
Credit Hours
University Core
10
29
Major
28
83
Other Areas
3
9
Internship
3
Thesis Project
10
Total
134
Courses Offered
Course Code
Course Title
Credit Hours
AT-101
History of Art and Heritage I
3
AT-201
History of Art and Heritage-II
3
AT-202
History of South Asian Design
3
AT-301
History of Textiles and Fashion
3
FA-101
Foundation Drawing-I
3
FA-102
Foundation Drawing-II
3
FA-103
Introduction to Visual Arts
3
FA-104
3-D Studies
3
FA-201
Fashion Drawing
2
FA-301
Fashion Sketching-I
3
FA-302
Fashion Sketching-II
3
FND-101
Basic Sewing
3
FND-201
Machine Sewing
3
FND-202
Pattern Drafting-I
3
FND-301
Pattern Drafting-II
3
FND-302
Production Techniques
3
FND-401
Garment Construction
2
FND-402
Flat Pattern Techniques
3
TXD-101
Computer Aided Design-I
3
TXD-201
Textile Design-I
3
TXD-202
Textile Sciences and Technologies
2
TXD-301
Textile Design-II
3
TXD-302
Computer Aided Design-II
4
TXD-304
Screen Printing
3
TXD-401
Weaving
4
TFD-101
Foundation Design-I
3
TFD-104
Foundation Design-II
3
TFD-401
Internship
3
TFD-403
Mini Thesis
6
TFD-404
Thesis
10
ENG-105
Composition and Writing
4
ENG-107
Interpersonal Skills
2
ENG-203
Debating and Public Speaking
2
MGT-201
Principles of Management
3
MKT-201
Principles of Marketing
3
SS-126
Pakistan Studies
3
SS-125
Islamic Studies
3
SS-401
Research Methodology
3
SS-113
Introduction to Psychology
3
CS-101
Introduction to Computers
3
List of Major Electives
ADE-301
Painting
ADE-304
Communication Design
ADE-303
Calligraphy
ADE-305
3-D Studies
ADE-306
Knitwear Design
ADE-307
Mass Production (Garments)
ADE-308
Product Development
ADE-309
Embellishment Techniques
ADE-310
Applied Textile Design
List of University Core Electives
Literary Studies (English, Urdu)
Psychology
Philosophy
Anthropology
History of Pakistani Art
Studying at GIFT University was a great experience. It is one of the best institutes of Gujranwala to study in. 4 years degree course equips the students with all the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in this field. Besides polishing student's skills, the faculty mentally groom their students by sharing their professional experiences and updating them about latest market trends, so they can excel in this ever changing and demanding Textile and Fashion Industry.
