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NIFT Admissions: Know Textile Design IDMs & Specializations Before Your Course Selection

Prepared by Shino Abraham (Educator, MyEntrance), this guide demystifies NIFT’s interdisciplinary Textile Design minors—critical knowledge for aspirants targeting creative careers. Learn how these specialized tracks blend tradition, technology, and global trends to make you stand out.

Why Textile Design Minors Matter at NIFT
NIFT’s Department of Textile Design offers three dynamic minors for non-textile students. These interdisciplinary programs bridge creativity with technical skills, transforming how designers approach materials, heritage, and industry innovation.

UG Interdisciplinary Minors
Textile Structure & Surface
Dive into textile creation through hands-on experiments with dyes, prints, and weaving.
Explore global textiles—study regional color palettes, motifs, and techniques to inspire original designs.
Digitally visualize textile applications tailored to your core specialization (e.g., fashion or accessories).

Textile Appreciation
Master fabric identification, end-uses, and India’s textile heritage.
Discover traditional textiles worldwide and apply design principles to textile ideation.
Analyze global trends and material innovation to communicate ideas through textiles.

PG Interdisciplinary Minor
Textile Manufacturing & Sourcing
Evaluate fabrics for performance, comfort, and aesthetics.
Learn yarn/fabric quality testing per international standards.
Develop sourcing strategies for global markets, focusing on cost, timelines, and economic impact.

Why This is Crucial for NIFT Exams
GK Section: Expect questions on Indian textile heritage, global techniques (e.g., ikat, shibori), and fabric properties.
Situation Tests: Hands-on experience from minors helps solve material-based design challenges.
Interview Advantage: Knowledge of IDMs signals interdisciplinary awareness—a key NIFT evaluation criterion.

Q&A
Q: Which IDM teaches international fabric sourcing strategies?
A: Textile Manufacturing & Sourcing (PG minor).
Q: Name two skills gained from the “Textile Structure & Surface” minor.
A: Weaving on looms and digital textile illustration.
Q: How does “Textile Appreciation” enrich designers?
A: By exploring India’s textile heritage and global traditional textiles.
Q: Which minor focuses on fabric performance testing?
A: Textile Manufacturing & Sourcing.
Q: Why are IDMs valuable for non-textile students?
A: They enable interdisciplinary innovation (e.g., applying textiles to fashion or product design).

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