Vision
To impart substantial and meaningful learning from inter-relationship of subjects, giving a rich and versatile education that leads to high quality of innovation, creativity & ingenuity.
Mission
Our mission is to provide a comprehensive practical and theory-based education addressing various aspects of textile and applied art – enabling students to enhance their artistic capacities in competing in a professionally global market.
Overview
(Textile Design)
This 4-year dynamic program aims to develop student artistic, conceptual thinking along with integrated practical skills, in meeting the industrial demands. The program enhances student’s skill-set in multiple design dimensions leading towards future endeavors. First year starts with foundation courses for two semesters where students are introduced to the basics of Drawing, Design, Drafting and 3D Studio alongside theory courses. In semester 3, Textile design students proceed towards learning a variety of major Textile design courses; color, print design, knitting, stitching, pattern making, weaving, fiber dyeing so forth. In semester 5 and 6, students are exposed to advanced level of textile design courses which develop their analytical, conceptual and technical approaches to formulate their creative venture for global linkages. Students are further introduced to supportive courses such as textile history, textile marketing and merchandizing, textile pricing and costing. In semester 7 and 8 students are free to choose their self-initiated project and work towards a design intervened approach encompassing textiles for their final degree show.
Degree Requirements for Bachelor of Design 4 years program
To receive Bachelor of Design degree, a student must complete a total of 134 credit hours with a minimum CGPA of 2.50.
Road Map
Sr. No. | Course Type | Course Title | Cr. Hrs. |
Semester I | |||
1 | Major | Drawing I | 3 |
2 | Major | 3D Studio I | 3 |
3 | Major | Design I | 3 |
4 | Major | Drafting I | 3 |
5 | Major | History of Art I | 3 |
6 | Core | English – I | 3 |
Total | 18 | ||
Semester II | |||
1 | Major | Drawing II | 3 |
2 | Major | 3D Studio II | 3 |
3 | Major | Design II | 3 |
4 | Major | History of Art II | 2 |
5 | Core | English – II | 3 |
6 | Core | Pakistan Studies | 2 |
Total | 16 | ||
Semester III | |||
1 | Major | CAD- I (Ornamentation) | 2 |
2 | Major | History of Art III | 2 |
3 | Major | Textile Basic I (Print Design I) | 2 |
4 | Major | Knitting I | 2 |
5 | Major | Pattern I | 2 |
6 | Major | Weaving I | 2 |
7 | Major | Fiber, Dyeing & Resist Printing | 2 |
8 | Major | History of Art III | 2 |
9 | Core | English – III | 3 |
Total | 19 | ||
Semester IV | |||
1 | Major | Drawing | 2 |
2 | Major | CAD II (Ornamentation II) | 2 |
3 | Major | History of Art IV | 2 |
4 | Major | Textile Basic II | 2 |
5 | Major | Knitting II | 2 |
6 | Major | Industrial Print Design | 2 |
7 | Core | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
Total | 15 | ||
Summer | |||
1 | Core | Mathematics | 3 |
Total | 3 | ||
Semester V | |||
1 | Major | History of Art V | 2 |
2 | Major | CAD III Home | 2 |
3 | Major | Fabric Concept I | 2 |
4 | Major | Textile Surface Design | 2 |
5 | Major | Knitting II | 2 |
6 | Major | Home Textile | 2 |
7 | Major | Draping I | 3 |
Total | 15 | ||
Semester VI | |||
1 | Major | History of Art VI | 2 |
2 | Major | Merchandising I | 3 |
3 | Major | CAD IV | 3 |
4 | Major | Fabric Manipulation I | 2 |
5 | Major | Apparel Design I | 2 |
6 | Major | Textile Collection | 2 |
7 | Major | Weaving II | 2 |
Total | 16 | ||
Semester VII | |||
1 | Major | Portfolio I | 3 |
2 | Major | Experimental Surfaces | 5 |
3 | Major | Design Intervention | 8 |
4 | Major | Research Methodology | 2 |
Total | 18 | ||
Semester VIII | |||
1 | Major | Dissertation | 2 |
2 | Major | Portfolio Collection II | 2 |
3 | Major | Research Report | 15 |
Total |
19 |
Core | 19 |
Major | 115 |
General | 0 |
Total Hrs | 134 |
Active Citizenship Program
Active Citizenship program offered by Kinnaird College in collaboration with British Council and HEC is a social leadership training program that promotes intercultural dialogue and community-led social development. It is a mandatory requirement for the completion of undergraduate degree and based on two semesters. All students will study the theoretical portion through different activities starting in their 3rd semester. They will plan their social action projects in 4th semester and implement it in the field.
93 Jail Road, G.O.R. – I,
Lahore, Punjab
Postal Code: 54000
info@kinnaird.edu.pk
Mon – Fri 9:00A.M. – 5:00P.M.