Arts & Humanities
Textile Design and Technology
Textile Design and Technology teaches you how fabric is designed, produced, and decorated -- from fiber science to dyeing and printing techniques. It's more focused on the textile material itself than on making finished garments, positioning you to work in fabric design, production, and innovation.
Program objectives
- 01Understand fibre and fabric production and processing.
- 02Learn textile design, dyeing, and printing technologies.
- 03Build skills in modern textile technology and material science.
- 04Get grounding in the business and entrepreneurial side of the textile industry.
Why choose this program
Directly supports Ghana's textile heritage and industry
Ghana has a rich fabric tradition, and this program trains people to keep that industry technically strong and globally competitive.
Different focus from fashion design
If you're more interested in the fabric itself -- how it's made, dyed, and printed -- than in garment construction, this program is the better fit.
Strong industry engagement built into the curriculum
The program is designed around direct interaction with the textile industry, preparing graduates for real manufacturing and design roles.
Skills you'll build
- Fibre and fabric production techniques
- Textile dyeing and printing technologies
- Textile design and pattern development
- Textile material science
- Creativity
- Attention to detail
- Technical precision
- Entrepreneurial thinking
Tools & software
- Textile production and dyeing equipment
- Textile design software
Challenges to expect
Academic
- Combines design creativity with genuine materials science and technical production knowledge.
Technical
- Dyeing and printing techniques require careful, precise technique developed through consistent hands-on practice.
Tips from the field
- Build genuine understanding of both the design and technical production sides -- this program is distinct from pure fashion design specifically because of its technical fabric focus.
- Engage with Ghana's textile industry directly during your studies, since the program is built around real industry linkages and collaborative research.
- Develop your own aesthetic direction while grounding it in solid technical fabric knowledge -- the program explicitly aims to help you build independent personal vision.
Career paths
- Textile designer
- Fabric production manager
- Textile technologist
- Dyeing/printing specialist
- Textile industry entrepreneur
Where you can study this
| Name | Latest cutoff | Tuition (annual) |
|---|---|---|
| Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and TechnologyBSc | 13(2024) | — |
FAQs
Is this the same as Fashion Design and Textiles?+
They're related but different in focus. Textile Design and Technology concentrates specifically on how fabric itself is designed, produced, dyed, and printed, while Fashion Design and Textiles focuses more on garment design and construction using that fabric.
Will I learn to sew and make clothes?+
Not primarily -- this program's focus is on the fabric and textile material itself, rather than garment construction and sewing.
Can I start a textile production business with this degree?+
Yes, the program includes entrepreneurial development training specifically geared toward the textile industry, alongside the core technical skills.
Where can I study this in Ghana?+
KNUST's Department of Industrial Art offers a dedicated BSc Textile Design and Technology program.
Is there strong demand for this specialization in Ghana's fashion industry?+
Yes, as Ghana's fashion and textile industry grows, there's genuine demand for people who understand fabric production and innovation, not just garment-making.
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