MFA in Textile Design

Overview

Fashion and Textile Design graduate program involve both the theoretical study of design philosophy and the technical aspects of sewing and crafting while incorporating classes in marketing, visual communications, product development, digital imaging and costume design. Graduates with a master’s (MA) or PhD can become fashion designers, fashion editors, interior designers.

Career Options

With growing market potential for textile products there is a wide range of career options in this field. Textile design comprises both surface design and structural design. Textile designing involves the following basic activities:

Creating sets of design samples
Coordinating with clients to plan and develop designs
Experimenting with color, fabric and texture
Conceptualizing new innovative designs
Attending trade shows regularly
Keeping up with emerging fashion trends

Major Subjects

Introduction to Web Page Design Introduction to Visual Arts
English
Islamic Studies
Drawing Painting
Design Drafting and Rendering
Introduction to Islamic Arts and Designs
Pakistan Studies
Introduction to Printmaking
Computer Graphics Ceramics and 3D Studies
Arts & Crafts of Indus Valley Civilization Ceramic and Glazed Pottery Printmaking
Digital Arts
History of Western Art
Contemporary Art of Pakistan and India
History of Western Art
Traditional Materials and Techniques of Art
Media Study Skills Computer Graphics Visual Communication Design
Advertising and Marketing
Theory of Modern Design
Introduction to AutoCAD
Copy-writing
Introduction to Animation
Digital Imaging

Admission Requirements

Requirements for MFA in Textile Design:

Candidate should have 14 years of education.
Candidates should have graduate degree from recognized college or university.
A background in a social science will be a plus point but not essential feature.
Candidates who are more than 26 years old shall not be entitled for admissions unless relaxation is granted by the Vice Chancellor for special reasons on the recommendations of the Chairman.
Foreign students must route their applications through the Ministry of Education, Government of Pakistan.
Admission will be made on merit, subject to the regional quota.

(These rules are applied for government universities of Pakistan)

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