Amity Mumbai B.Des Textile FAQs
Ques. What is the difference between B.Des. (Textile Design) and B.Des. (Fashion Design) at Amity Mumbai?
Ans. Both programmes are offered by the Amity School of Fashion Technology (ASFT) and share a common first-year foundation. B.Des. (Fashion Design) focuses on garment design, pattern making, garment construction, and fashion styling. B.Des. (Textile Product Design) focuses specifically on fabric and textile creation, including woven structures, dyeing and printing, surface techniques, print forecasting, and textile merchandising. Textile Design graduates typically work in the fabric and textile industry, while Fashion Design graduates work more in apparel and styling.
Ques. Does the B.Des. (Textile Design) programme cover sustainable and eco-friendly textiles?
Ans. Yes. Sustainable Fashion and Green Innovation is a dedicated core subject in Semester 6 of the B.Des. (Textile Product Design) programme at Amity Mumbai. The programme also includes a module on Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), with industry experts from GOTS regularly engaging with students. This makes graduates well-equipped for the growing demand for sustainable and eco-conscious textile design in the industry.
Ques. What are the labs and facilities available for Textile Design students at Amity Mumbai?
Ans. The Amity School of Fashion Technology (ASFT) has dedicated facilities for Textile Design students including Weaving Labs, Dyeing and Printing Labs, Textile Testing Labs (with ISO-benchmarked machinery), Fabric Artistry Labs, CAD Labs with the latest textile design software, and a well-stocked library. Industry experts from Raymond, Siyarams, DyStar, and GOTS regularly conduct workshops and guest lectures on campus.
Ques. What career options are available after B.Des. (Textile Product Design) from Amity Mumbai?
Ans. Graduates can pursue careers as Textile Designer, Print Designer, Fabric Merchandiser, Textile Product Stylist, Visual Merchandiser (Textiles), Quality Control Executive, Textile Buyer, Trend Researcher, and Entrepreneur in the textile space. Key employers include Raymond, Siyarams, Marks & Spencer, Arvind, Shoppers Stop, Westside, Pepe Jeans, Pratibha Syntex, Kitex, Pearl Global, and Hidesign. Students can also pursue higher studies such as M.Des. in Textile Design or MBA in Fashion Management.
Ques. Is the Woven Sari Design module unique to Amity Mumbai's Textile Design programme?
Ans. Yes, the Woven Sari Design Study is a dedicated module in Semester 7 of the B.Des. (Textile Product Design) programme at Amity Mumbai. This module provides students with deep exposure to India's rich handloom and weaving heritage, which is particularly relevant given Mumbai's proximity to major textile clusters in Maharashtra and Gujarat. This is a distinctive feature that sets the programme apart from generic textile design courses.
Ques. How does the internship work in the B.Des. (Textile Design) programme?
Ans. The Summer Internship is a mandatory component of the programme, typically conducted after the completion of the 3rd year (6th semester). It is an 8-week internship with industry partners, evaluated in Semester 7 as part of the curriculum. Students are required to submit an Internship Evaluation Report and Presentation. The CRC team at ASFT assists students in securing internships with leading textile and apparel companies. Prior to the internship, students also undergo an Industry Interaction after the 2nd year and a Summer Project after the 1st year.
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