Exam Scheme:

Note :-

1. All questions carry equal marks.
2. There will be negative marking.
3. Objective type paper

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Syllabus : Textile Designing

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Part-I Introduction to Textiles:

1. Fibre:
   1. Definition, Classification & Identification of Textile fibers.
   2. Properties of various textile fibers.
   3. Uses of different textile fibers in textiles & other than textiles.
2. Yarn:
   1. Processing of fibers into yarn.
   2. Types & Characteristics of different yarns.
   3. Count measuring systems.
3. Finishing Techniques:
   1. Need for fabric finishing
   2. Classification & application of important finishing techniques.
4. Miscellaneous:
   1. Co-relation of fiber, yarn & fabric properties.
   2. Selection, suitability & care of textiles.
   3. General importance of textiles.

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Part- II Dyeing & Printing:

1. Meaning & classification of dyes.
2. General theory of dyeing & importance of auxiliaries in dyeing & printing.
3. Pretreatments for dyeing & printing.
4. Detail study of different type of dyes & pigments & application on various single & blended fabrics.
5. Preparation of printing paste.
6. Detail study of different methods & styles of printing.
7. After treatments for dyed & printed fabrics.
8. Colour fastness testing.
9. Elementry knowledge of related basic machines & equipments used for pretreatments, dyeing, printing & after treatments.

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Part- III Woven & knitted fabric designing:

1. Woven Fabric:
   1. Introduction of fabric structures & definition of different type of fabrics.
   2. Brief study of Handlooms, Semiautomatic & Automatic looms including various shedding techniques.
   3. Classification & study of basic weaves, its derivatives & extensions.
   4. Application of Draft, Peg Plan & Dent Plan.
   5. Ornamentation of plain fabric & simple colour & weave effects.
   6. Fancy twills & other decorative weaves.
   7. Special Rib & Cord structures.
   8. Stripe & check weave combinations.
   9. Extra thread figuring .
   10. Pile structures.
   11. Various figuring structures produced by dobby & Jacquard.
   12. Fabric analysis & cloth calculations.
   13. Inspection of fabric for various faults & remedies.
2. Knitted Fabric:
   1. History, definition & types of knitting.
   2. Study of primary knitted structures.
   3. Study of Jacquard knitted structures.
   4. Uses of knit fabrics.
   5. Defects in knitted fabrics & their remedies.

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Part-IV Basic Drawing & Creative Textile Designing:

1. Elements & Principles of Drawing & Composition.
2. Introduction to Art material & tools.
3. Understanding of basic shapes & space organization.
4. Detail study of colour theories & colour schemes.
5. Colour modifications, effects & importance of colour in textiles.
6. Application of texture, collage & illusion in designing.
7. Understanding of various styles of design.
8. Understanding of different bases & placements for designing.
9. Expression of terms used in Textile Design & their application.
10. Repeat setting & production of design on fabric through various methods.
11. Factors influencing creation in designing.

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Part- V Indian Traditional Textiles & World Textiles:

1. Indian traditional Textiles:
   1. Detail study of Indian traditional Textiles in context of following:
      1. Woven - Brocade, Jamdani, Chanderi, Carpet, Baluchar.
      2. Painted – Kalamkari, Madhubani, Miniature, Phar, Varli.
      3. Dyed & printed – Ikat, Bandhani, Sanganeri, Batik.
      4. Embroidered – Phulkari, Kashmiri, Kantha, Chickenkari, Kutch.
   2. Statewise classification of different traditional textiles in India.
2. World Textiles:
   1. Study of motifs, colour, fabric & method of application in textiles of following countries:
      1. Japan
      2. China
      3. Egypt
      4. U.K.
      5. France
      6. Russia
   2. Identification of harmful dyes & chemicals restricted/ banned by developed countries & their replacements.
   3. List of various textile units & Export Houses established in Rajasthan & rest of India.
   4. Comparative study of textile Import & Export among various countries in context of Rajasthan.
   5. Impact of design & colour concept on export market.
   6. Portfolio presentation & Job prospects.
3. Fashion Trends:
   1. Fashion trends & forecasting methods.
   2. Influence of fashion on market.
   3. Fashion merchandising.
   4. List of fashion trade fairs & fashion shows organized in India.

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Part- VI Modern Textile Trends & Techniques:

1. Computer Aided Designing:
   1. Basic knowledge of computer application.
   2. Knowledge of latest Textile Designing Softwares, their manufacturers & their application.
   3. Colour separation & creation.
   4. Scanning & printing techniques.
2. Other modern developments for design creation :
   1. Latest developments in dyeing techniques.
   2. Latest developments in printing techniques.
   3. Latest developments in Woven, Non-woven and knitting techniques.