The Textiles & Quality Analysis course is designed to give a comprehensive overview of textile fibres, their production, types, characteristics, spinning into yarns, designing, formation of fabrics of different types through weaving and other methods of fabric construction, care of fabrics etc. Textiles & Quality Analysis is very valuable course that deals with the manufacture and spinning of the man-made and synthetic fibres in different ways to suit the enduse of the yarn finally produced. It provides description of fabrics available in the market for consumer identification. Explanation about various methods of fabric construction widen the knowledge of students. The designing process for production of woven and printed designs is captivating. Textile dyeing and printing part of the subject is very fascinating and the students may develop interest in this field to take up self-employment.
The modules of this course provide understanding of the following aspects:
Textile and Quality Analysis course is of 15 weeks duration with 5 credits and possess 55 modules with practical video, text, practical illustrations, other learning material, exciting and thought-provoking assignments and self-assessment. The weekly schedules in sequence are provided to make it easy for the student to acquire the knowledge. Students are inspired to put the knowledge into practice from the previous weeks and prepare a presentation of their work as a basic collection portfolio in the form of assignments.
Rationale for developing this Course:
The textile markets are flooded with many varieties of fabrics. It is difficult for the consumer to differentiate one fabric from the other as sometimes the fabrics look alike but differ in price. When worn as apparel, some fabrics give comfort and others create discomfort. Some fabrics are durable and the others may become unsightly in few washes. Now a days the fabrics are given many functional finishes that broaden its use for many applications. Number of counterfeit textiles that look like pure silk or genuine wool or 100% cotton are abundantly available in the market making more confusion to the consumer.
To understand a fabric, one needs to have knowledge of fibres from which the fabrics are made, their properties, suitability to intended endues, etc. this course helps the consumers to distinguish quality in fabrics and provide capability in taking intelligent decisions while buying and comprehend the ideas of what to buy and how to buy.
Therefore, the knowledge of textiles is imperative to all categories of consumers, students, especially personnel in the apparel and textile industries, entrepreneurs and so on.
Maintaining Quality in both textiles and apparel is paramount for industries which require skilled personnel. This necessitates knowledge and skill in quality related aspects of both textiles and apparel. Familiarising with the testing equipment and principles involved in testing is important for students to take up careers in industries/ laboratories associated with industries. To those working in the industries it benefits in enhancing their knowledge of quality.
Objectives and learning outcomes of the course:
| Course Status : | Ongoing |
| Course Type : | Core |
| Language for course content : | English |
| Duration : | 15 weeks |
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| Credit Points : | 5 |
| Level : | Undergraduate |
| Start Date : | 08 Jul 2024 |
| End Date : | 31 Oct 2024 |
| Enrollment Ends : | 31 Aug 2024 |
| Exam Date : | 14 Dec 2024 IST |
| Exam Shift : | Shift-II |
Note: This exam date is subject to change based on seat availability. You can check final exam date on your hall ticket.
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Dr. Anne Sarada Devi is the former Dean of Home Science from Acharya N G Ranga Agricultural University (ANGRAU) and presently working as the ICAR Emeritus Scientist at the College of Home Science, Hyderabad and also serving as an Honorary Member of the All India Handloom Board, Govt of India. She is an outstanding academician and was a rank holder from the University of Madras in Masters in Home Science. She was conferred Ph.D from the Anna University, Chennai. She has contributed to the quality and the growth of ANGRAU with 35 years of service in teaching, research and extension including 11 years of senior level managerial stint and national technical coordinator for Home Science – Textiles and Clothing under ICAR for a plan period. She has also served as Member, Board of Management, ANGRAU from 2008-2011. The following are some glimpses of her contributions to research and special honours she held.
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30 Marks will be allocated for Internal Assessment and 70 Marks will be allocated for end term proctored examination.
Securing 40% in both seperately is mandatory to pass the course and get Credit Certificate.
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