BSc Home Science Major Elective a Textile Design Practical Syllabus - Mumbai University 2026
This is the Semester 5 syllabus under NEP 2020, in force from the academic year 2026-27. The University still examines the earlier Choice Based papers alongside it: her third-year timetables name that scheme, so check which scheme your exam form names before you revise.
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Syllabus for Major Elective A Textile Design Practical
Module I: Design Development and Exploration
- A Create design samples using:
- Basic elements of design (line, shape, texture, color)
- Motif development from nature / geometric/ architecture / folk art
- Stylization and abstraction of motifs
- Color application using different color schemes
- Creation of repeat patterns Block, stripe repeat, check repeat, Half-drop, Mirror, Brick repeat, diamond repeat.
Module II: Textile Design Application
- A Product development using textile design (any one or more):
- Scarf / Dupatta/ Stole
- Bedsheet/ Cushion cover
- Garment panel / Fabric swatch
- Saree (border+ body+ pallu)
References
- 1 Agarwal, Y. (2019). Indian textiles and clothing. Roli Books.
- 2 Clarke, S. (2011). Textile design portfolio. Laurence King Publishing.
- 3 Gillow, J. (2009). Textile crafts of India. Chronicle Books.
- 4 Gillow, J., and Barnard, N. (1991). Indian textiles. Thames and Hudson.
- 5 Hawthorne, S. (2012). Complete guide to textile surface design. Search Press.
- 6 Hollen, N., Saddler, J., and Langford, A. (2011). Textiles (10th ed.). Pearson.
- 7 Kumar, R. (2006). Costumes and textiles of royal India. Antique Collectors’ Club.
- 8 McKelvey, K., and Munslow, J. (2012). Fashion design: Process, innovation and practice. Wiley-Blackwell.
- 9 Miles, J. (2011). Contemporary textile art: Mixed media techniques. Batsford.
- 10 Ryan, M. (2014). Fabric manipulation: 150 creative sewing techniques. David and Charles.
- 11 Shreeve, A. (2010). The essential guide to textile techniques. A&C Black.
- 12 Sreenivasan, G. (2009). Woven traditions of India. Rupa Publications.
- 13 Udale, J. (2020). Design: The whole story. Thames and Hudson.
- 14 Wheeler, J. (2012). Surface design for fabric. Quarry Books.
Reproduced from the University of Mumbai syllabus for B.Sc. (Home Science) under NEP 2020, in force from the academic year 2026-27. Wording is as printed in that syllabus. Module numbering is as printed there too.