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Associate Degree in Textile Design

School Name: School Of Art
Program Length: 2 Years
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Why choose this program at IAC?
This program trains aspiring textile designers in both traditional and digital techniques, including fabric creation, surface design, and Adobe tools. With a strong focus on sustainability and industry exposure, students graduate ready for global careers in textile innovation.

Program overview

This program empowers students to become skilled textile designers with strong technical abilities and creative vision. By blending masterful traditional techniques with modern digital tools, students will learn how to conceptualize, develop, and bring to life innovative textile collections. Emphasis is placed on sustainable textile practices, as well as gaining proficiency in Adobe software to expand design capabilities. The program provides opportunities for international exposure, industry connections, and real-world experience in leading design houses.

Scope of the Program

Throughout this 2-year program, students will learn about fabric manipulation, surface development, sustainable design practices, and industry-specific skills. Students will engage in collaborative projects, develop their own collections, and build strong connections with top industry players. Coursework includes traditional textile techniques, digital design using Adobe software, sustainable production practices, and exposure to global textile markets. Opportunities for international internships and brand collaborations will prepare students for success in both local and global industries.

Scheme of Studies

Associate Degree in Textile Design

School of Art
Textile Design 2 Year Degree Program Roadmap
Textile Design Foundation Year – First Semester
Course Code Course Title Credit Hrs. Course Category Pre-Requisite
Nazra Quran0 (1 contact hr)HEC policyNone
GED 102Quantitative Reasoning I3 (3+0)General Education 1None
GED 101Functional English3 (3+0)General Education 2None
GED 103Islamic Studies2 (2+0)General Education 3None
GED 108Materials and Processes2 (0+2)General Education 4 (Arts & Humanities)None
GED 109Introduction to Aesthetics3(2+1)General Education 5 (Natural Sciences)None
BTD 107Fundamentals of Drawing2 (0+2)Major 1None
SOC 101Introduction to Soft Skills3 (2+1)Major 2None
Total Credit Hours18(12+6)
Textile Design Foundation Year – Second Semester
Course Code Course Title Credit Hrs. Course Category Pre-Requisite
GED 105Expository Writing3(3+0)General Education 6GED 101
GED 106Quantitative Reasoning II3(3+0)General Education 7GED 102
GED 107Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan2(2+0)General Education 8None
GED 104ICT3(2+1)General Education 9None
BTD 113Creative Drawing2(0+2)Major 3BTD 107
BTD 114Basic Design2(0+2)Major 4None
GED 110Civilizations and Cultures2(2+0)General Education 10GED 109
Total Credit Hours17(12+5)
Textile Design Second Year – Third Semester
Course Code Course Title Credit Hrs. Course Category Pre-Requisite
GED 201Civics & Community Engagement2(2+0)General Education 11None
GED 203Pakistan Studies2(2+0)General Education 12None
BTD 210Introduction to Weaving2(0+2)Major 5None
BTD 211Textile Materials and Processes3(0+3)Major 6GED 108
BTD 212Textile Print Studio3(0+3)Major 7BTD 109
BTD 213History of Textiles2(2+0)Major 8BTD 110
BTD 214Contemporary & Ethical Textiles2(0+2)Major 9BTD 109
SOC-201Soft Skills & Personality Development3(1+2)Major 10SOC 101
Total Credit Hours19(8+11)
Textile Design Second Year – Fourth Semester
Course Code Course Title Credit Hrs. Course Category Pre-Requisite
GED 202Entrepreneurship2(2+0)General Education 13None
BTD 223Textile Crafts and Techniques2(0+2)Major 11BTD 211
BTD 224Weaving Studio I2(0+2)Major 12BTD 210
BTD 218Digital Textile Studio3(0+3)Major 13BTD 212
BTD 217Circular Economy Materials2(2+0)Major 14BTD 214
BTD 219Printing Techniques2(0+2)Major 15BTD 211
SOC 202Professional Development3(2+1)Major 16SOC 201
Total Credit Hours16(6+10)

Teaching Staff

Sania Mubarak Ali

Associate Professor/HOD Textile Design


Niamat Ali Mubarak Ali

Assistant Professor


Zafar Shakeel

Assistant Professor


Anita Shamsher

Lecturer


Nimra Sajjad

Lecturer


Meer Hamza Zaheer Butt

Lecturer


Fee Structure - Institute for Art & Culture

School of Art
Associate Degree Program in Textile Design

Admission started: Spring 2026

No. of Courses: 29    No. of Credit hrs: 70

Semester Courses Total Cr Credit Hours Theory CrHr Practical Tuition Fee/Cr. Hr. Cr Hr Practical Tuition Fee/ Semester Misc Charges Total Semester Fee
1st7181267,5009,500147,00010,000157,000
2nd7171257,5009,500137,50010,000147,500
3rd8198117,5009,500164,50010,000174,500
4th7166107,5009,500140,00010,000150,000
Total29703832589,00040,000629,000
One Time Charges (paid at time of admission)
  • Admission Fee (Non Refundable): 20,000
  • Security (Refundable): 20,000
Total Fees: 669,000
Notes:

Withholding Tax which was chargeable on fee, where annual fee exceeds Rs. 200,000 under section 236 (i) of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001 (The Ordinance) has been omitted by the Finance Act 2022. However, this tax will be charged to the students as when implemented again by the Government.

Fee from 2nd & Onwards Semesters Subject to change as per Student Enrollment Selected Subjects & Practicals.

Entry Requirements

1. Completion of Intermediate with a minimum of 45% marks or equivalent qualification.
3. Submission of a drawing portfolio (preferred).

Fees and Funding

Need-Based Scholarship

The grant of scholarships to students who do not have such means to pay up the full fee of their degree program. This scholarship is meant to recognize their financial burden and to give a subsidy on their tuition fee enabling them to continue their studies. Scholarships will range from 10% – 50% of the Tuition fee based on the facts and documentation of the relevant applicant.

Merit-Based Scholarship

The grant of scholarship to students who got a certain percentage of marks in their intermediate/A level/any equivalent to HSSC results and are promising scholars. The scholarship is given in various degree programs as per the marks obtained by the applicant and its continuation is based on the maintenance of CGPA as per the following table.

Types Of Scholarships

1.Need Based Scholarships
2.Kinship Scholarships
3.Location-based Scholarships
4.Hafiz-e-Quran Scholarships
5.Merit Based Scholarships
6.Minorities Scholarships
7.Sports Based Scholarships

Students work

Why choose this course at Central Saint Martins Pathway structure: The pathway structure on BA Fine Art creates a focus for sustained critical engagement. It allows you to both specialise and develop an interdisciplinary working practice. Exhibitions: The course offers experimental forms of exhibition-making. This occurs both within the College and in public venues outside the institution. Previous external partners have included Archway Tower, the British Library, Camden Arts Centre, Camden Collective and the Tate. Location: BA Fine Art is situated in the College’s Granary Building. This location in King’s Cross is key, enabling students to engage in the changing dynamics of the area and build links with the local community as well as neighbouring institutions such as Wellcome Collection and the British Library. Associate Studio Programme: Developed in 2011 out of a partnership between Acme and Double Agents – a research project based at Central Saint Martins – the Associate Studio Programme provides subsidised, low-cost, high-quality studio space for 20 graduates of BA Fine Art for two years. The scheme also provides a programme of studio visits by artists, curators, writers and peers. Students are selected through an application process open to them in the year they graduate and again one year later.