BCT053 Textile Design Concept Syllabus
AKTU B.Tech · 3rd Year · Unit-wise syllabus (effective 2024-25)
BCT053 Textile Design Concept (also written as KCT053) is a subject in the 3rd year of the AKTU B.Tech programme, prescribed by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University. The syllabus is divided into 5 units: Unit (1), Unit (2), Unit (3), Unit (4), Unit (5). The complete unit-wise topic list, course outcomes and reference books are given below, taken from the official AKTU syllabus effective from 2024-25.
BCT053 Subject Details
| Subject Code | BCT053 / KCT053 |
|---|---|
| Subject Name | Textile Design Concept |
| University | Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) |
| Course | B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) |
| Year / Semester | 3rd Year |
| Total Units | 5 |
| Scheme Effective From | 2024-25 |
| Last Verified | 2026-08-19 |
BCT053 Textile Design Concept Unit-Wise Syllabus
Official AKTU syllabus (effective 2024-25) — 5 units.
Unit 1: Unit (1)
Unit (1): Total lectures required = 8 Principle of Design Elements of textile design, Basic of carpet designs creations, commercial aspects of design with Basic Elements and Market Trends, Material and method, Drawing from outdoor sources i.e. Park, Museum, Architectural Building, ,
Unit 2: Unit (2)
Unit (2): Total lectures required = 8 Design elements from Textile Design Kantha, Chikenkari, Bagh Phulkari, Banarasi Brocades, Indian Motif (Indiya Collection); Design & Drawing – Historical, Aesthetical, Traditional Textile etc.
Unit 3: Unit (3)
Unit (3): Total lectures required = 8 Design Concept from Motif & Printed Design Jamdani, Bandhani (Tie & Dye)Bagroo, Sanganer, Batik Prints, Digital Printing, Screen Printing, Block Printing, Colour forecasting of Carpet & Textile Design,
Unit 4: Unit (4)
Unit (4): Total lectures required = 8 Brief discussion on traditional carpet & floor covering Mir, Prayer rug, Abusson, Herati, Isfahan, Kirman, Kazak, Heriz, Kashan, Saroukh, Bidjar, Tabriz etc, Tufted,Tibbettan, Dhurries (Geometrical & Floral) – Killims, Different quality calculation of Rugs.
Unit 5: Unit (5)
Unit (5): Total lectures required = 8 Use of Motifs in Carpet, Textile Design with Advance Features Drawing of all designs studied in this module & creating different types of design, Modern look, traditional look of design by mixing/modifying different design styles, Introduction of Computer Aided Design (CAD), Importance & Advantage of CAD.
BCT053 Course Outcomes
- Course Objective:
- To develop knowledge of traditional, modern, abstract, contemporary design and sustainably
- reproduce various carpet and textile design with the help of colour forecast and color
BCT053 Reference Books
- Traditional Needle Arts Embroidery by Katrin Cargill, Great Britain.
- Indian Embroidery by Kamala Devi Chartophadhya, Wiley Einstein Ltd., Delhi.
- Saris of India by RTA Kapur& Amba Sanyal,Wiley Eastern Ltd., New Delhi
- Hand book of textile design Jacquir Wilson, wood head publishing, UK.
- Watson’s Textile Design and Colour by Z Grosicki; Universal Publishing Corporation,
- Textile Design by Thames & Hudson
- Persian Carpets by Dr. Seyed
- Hand Crafted Indian Textile by Roli Books
- Heritage by Design Point
- Carpet Style by Phillips, Barty
- Carpet Manufacture by Crawshaw, G.H.
- Carpets and Textiles by Spuhler, Friedrich
- Carpets: Techniques, Traditions and History by Anquetil, Jacques
- History of Textile Design by Shenai,V.A.
- The Indian Textile Journal (ITJ) [Periodical].
- Ancient Indian Textile Designs - Part – I by Mishra, Jai Shankar
- Positive Design - I Flower by Shoin, Kyoto
- Rugs & Carpets from the Collection of Dildarian by Sotheby's
- Floral patterns by Roojen, P.V.
- Carpet and Textile Patterns by Purdon, Nicholas
- Advance carpet Manufacturing, K K. goswami, wood head publisher UK.
- Nedgraphics Texcelle Software Manual
- Indian Carpet & Textile Software Manual
Frequently Asked Questions about BCT053
What is the syllabus of BCT053 Textile Design Concept?
The AKTU BCT053 Textile Design Concept syllabus is divided into 5 units: Unit (1); Unit (2); Unit (3); Unit (4); Unit (5). The complete topic list for each unit is published on this page, taken from the official Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University syllabus effective from 2024-25.
How many units are there in BCT053?
BCT053 Textile Design Concept has 5 units in the AKTU syllabus.
Is BCT053 the same subject as KCT053?
Yes. AKTU renumbered its B.Tech subject codes from the 2022-23 session onwards, so the same subject appears as BCT053 and KCT053 depending on the scheme year. The syllabus content is the same.
Where can I download BCT053 previous year question papers?
AKTU B.Tech previous year question papers for every semester are available to download free on Ryzenstudy, with no login or registration required.
Is this the official AKTU syllabus for BCT053?
Yes. Every topic on this page is taken from the official Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University syllabus document (AKTU B.Tech 3rd Year Carpet & Textile Technology Syllabus), effective from 2024-25. A direct link to the original AKTU PDF is provided at the top of this page. Last verified on 2026-08-19.
Related AKTU Syllabus
Source: Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University official syllabus — AKTU B.Tech 3rd Year Carpet & Textile Technology Syllabus, effective from 2024-25. Ryzenstudy is not affiliated with AKTU. Content last verified on 2026-08-19.