MA in Textile Designing

MA Textile Designing or Master of Arts in Textile Designing is a course of fine arts as well as designing. It is a postgraduate level degree of arts given to students for their specialisation in Textile Designing at the master’s level. The process of creating designs and structures for woven, knitted, and non - woven fabric is the crux of Textile Designing. As a course of study, Textile Design offers both integration and balance between technology and creative design.

The aim of MA in Textile Designing is to provide future designers with a proper and in-depth understanding of global fashion trends as well as requirements. The programme places emphasis on independent research, design conceptualisation, artistic expression, and creative application. It also provides the students with a design-focused environment so that they get an appropriate environment that helps them in following their chosen path.

MA in Textile Designing imparts apt knowledge to students and grooms them to generate a range of design-oriented, decision-making skills in them that are required in the fashion industry. Several unique educational and research opportunities are offering to the students during this degree programme that fall within the domain of structures, textile materials, and technologies, as well as machine and process design.

MA in Textile Designing Course Highlights

Several of the major highlights of the programme are listed below.

The eligibility criteria for MA in Textile Designing have been listed below. Candidates must check whether they qualify the MA in Textile Designing eligibility criteria or not before seeking admission to the course.

• The candidate must have completed his/ her education up to the graduation level.
• The student must have a relevant Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree or its equivalent.
• The university from which the student obtains his/ her undergraduate degree must be recognised and approved by the UGC.
• It is compulsory for the student to have received passing marks in the exams of all the subjects that he/ she has in the bachelor’s degree.
• The aggregate score of the candidate in graduation should be at least 50 per cent or its equivalent CGPA/ Grade.
• Some colleges also make it compulsory for students to appear for an entrance examination in order to assess their knowledge and skills.

MA in Textile Designing Admission Process

The selection of candidates for MA in Textile Designing courses is done in two ways. They are:

• Direct Admission Through Merit in Qualifying Examination
• Entrance Examinations

Some institutions select students on the basis of their performance in the bachelor’s degree and give them direct admission after they clear the cut off criteria. Students must note that the number of seats for this course are limited at every college hence, during the selection process, preference is given to candidates who have higher aggregate marks than the other applicants.

In some institutions, applicants are selected after they have appeared for an entrance examination. There are national, state, and university level examinations held all over the country which are considered for MA in Textile Designing admissions. Some institutes or universities conduct their individual exam for assessing the knowledge of applicants and shortlisting them.

The syllabus of MA in Textile is different in every educational institute. Provided below are some general topics that are often include in MA Textile Designing Syllabus:

Skills Required to Become a Textile Designer

To be successful in the field of Textile Design, one must possess a variety of skills and knowledge. Here is a list of the skills required to pursue a career in Textile Design:

MA Textile Design offers numerous career opportunities. Textile Designer, Fabric Analyser, Fashion Designer, Design Consultant, and other positions are available in the Textile Design industry. As a fresher, an MA Textile Design graduate earns between INR 2 lakhs - INR 5 lakhs per year. He/she may annually earn around INR 5 lakhs - INR 10 lakhs with relevant experience and an apt degree.

Provided below are various career opportunities after MA Textile Design:

Salary of a Textile Designer in India

In India, a Textile Designer makes an average salary of around INR 4.14 lakhs a year. Depending on each employer's experience, this may change. Here is a list of common salaries for Textile Designers based on their level of experience.

MA Textile Design Top Recruiters

The following is a list of top companies for MA Textile Design:

Scope After MA Textile Designing Course

Textile Design is one of India's oldest and most thriving industries. A career in Textile Design is both challenging and rewarding. Some information on scope after MA Textile Designing is provided here:

• With the changing trends and developments in the textile industry, the opportunities for Textile Designers are only expanding
• After completing undergraduate courses, one can pursue a master's degree and then a PhD programme to become a professor, lecturer, or other professional
• One can apply for jobs in a variety of industries, including Interior Design, Fashion, Merchandisers, Fabric Manufacturers, Freelance Design etc. They can also work in Design Studios, Printing, and so on