BBA Textile Design and Fashion

The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Textile Design and Fashion is a comprehensive three-year undergraduate degree that blends creativity, technology, and business insight to shape future innovators in the world of fashion, textiles, and luxury design.

Grounded in both artistic heritage and modern innovation, the program develops students’ understanding of fashion systems, textile manufacturing, design processes, and market dynamics. Through a balance of studio-based projects, professional internships, and academic study, students learn to conceptualize and produce complete textile and fashion collections that respond to current industry needs and sustainable practices. The program covers fabric development, trend analysis, fashion illustration, color theory, and merchandising, while also fostering critical thinking, brand strategy, and entrepreneurial mindset. Students gain exposure to real-world industry environments, enhancing their creative confidence and professional readiness.

Graduates emerge as versatile professionals with a strong artistic identity, technical know-how, and business acumen, ready to work in fashion houses, textile firms, design consultants, or launch their own brands within the global creative economy.

Duration

3 Years

Program

Year 1 – Foundations in Art, Design & Textile Creation

Integrated Learning & Core Modules:

History of textiles and fashion, introduction to contemporary trends
Fundamentals of textile and fashion design

Visual vocabulary, creative thinking, and understanding materials and techniques.

Drawing, sketching, color theory, patterns, and textile motifs
Introduction to accessory and garment composition, creation
Textile exploration with Fibers, fabrics, weaves, textures, surface embellishments, and basic fabric manipulation
Visual & graphic composition
Principles of layout, proportion, visual storytelling, and graphic expression
Design research, studio discipline, creative methods, and experimentation
Fashion & textile technology
Introduction to garment construction, fashion accessories, and material science
Digital Design & CAD
Infographics, computer-aided design (CAD), and digital expression techniques

Life model drawing, mesh and prototyping workshops
French Language
Students build a foundation portfolio demonstrating drawing, color, textile experimentation, and early digital skills.

Year 2 – Professional Practice & Technical Development

Integrated Learning & Core Modules:

Applied design & prototyping
Turning concepts into tangible textile and fashion products
Advanced textile techniques
Weaving, embroidery, printing, dyeing, and finishing
Fashion accessories and small collection prototyping
Digital & technical skills using CAD, digital textile creation, and technical documentation
Trend & market research
Trend forecasting, color palettes, consumer insights, and sustainability
Material & production management
Material sourcing, feasibility studies, and production constraints
Studio projects, brand collaborations, and competitions
Students produce a professional portfolio including concept boards, technical drawings, and a mini collection demonstrating applied creativity and technical precision.
French Language

Year 3 – Artistic Identity & Professional Integration

Integrated Learning & Core Modules:

Creative direction & brand identity
Defining personal design philosophy and creative signature
Full textile and fashion collection from concept to prototype
Styling & presentation
Mood boards, photo shoots, exhibitions, and professional presentations
Advanced technical skills
Accessory creation, fabric finishing, and advanced textile techniques
Networking, career preparation, portfolio refinement, and mentoring
Research & Thesis: Documentation of creative processes, market research, and professional defense
French Language

Capstone Project

Capstone personal project (textile/fashion collection)

Graduates present a professional-level portfolio and a completed collection, demonstrating mastery of textile and fashion design, technical execution, and industry readiness.

Career Opportunities

Textile Designer / Print Designer
Fashion Designer / Collection Developer
Fabric Researcher / Material Specialist
Trend & Color Forecaster
Fabric Researcher or Material Specialist
Visual Merchandiser / Fashion Stylist
Brand or Creative Consultant

Admission

What you need to apply

Application Form
English level required: IELTS (5.5), TOEFL (70), TOEIC (750)
Motivational interviewing
CV
High school Graduate

Required level and qualification

High School Completion (12 Grades)
The textile designer must be curious and inventive.
A good culture in textiles and artistic fields is essential. Keeping informed and open to the world is also essential qualities to master the trend perfectly.

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