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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.

Major Elective A Textile Design Practical Syllabus.pdf
Major · Semester 5 · Third Year - Textile and Fashion Technology · 2 credits · 50 marks

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Syllabus for Major Elective A Textile Design Practical

Major · Semester 5 · Third Year - Textile and Fashion Technology · 2 credits · 50 marks

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.

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