Diploma Courses

Post Graduate Diploma in Tribal Textile

Explore the rich heritage of tribal textiles, traditional techniques, design systems, sustainability, and market linkages.

Programme Overview and Delivery Framework
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Duration

1 Year (44 Weeks)

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Academic Weight

40 Total Credits

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Total Semesters

2 Semesters

Programme Flow at a Glance
Semester I (20 Credits)
Semester II (20 Credits)
Skill Development Programme (4 Weeks)
Internship / Project Work (8 Weeks)
🎓 Award of Post Graduate Diploma in Tribal Textiles
Programme Summary
Semester Papers Units
Semester I TT-101 to TT-104 16 Units
Semester II TT-201 to TT-204 16 Units
Total Programme 8 Papers 32 Units
Total Credits 40
Duration 1 Year
Delivery Mode Blended (Online + Offline)

Programme Delivery Matrix at a Glance

Complete academic journey from Semester I to Internship.

Semester I

20 Credits • 16 Weeks
Papers Covered
  • TT-101 – Introduction to Tribal Textiles and Cultural Contexts
  • TT-102 – Traditional Fibres, Materials and Techniques
  • TT-103 – Tribal Textile Designs and Motifs
  • TT-104 – Documentation and Preservation of Textile Traditions
Academic Coverage

Cultural contexts of tribal textiles, natural fibres, weaving techniques, design systems, motifs, documentation methods, and preservation strategies.

Online Learning
  • Faculty-led Lectures
  • Recorded Lectures
  • Reading Materials
  • Assignments
  • Quizzes
  • Discussion Forums
  • Interactive Sessions
  • Digital Learning Modules
  • Case Studies
  • Demonstration Videos
  • Self-Learning Resources

Semester II

20 Credits • 16 Weeks
Papers Covered
  • TT-201 – Tribal Textile Production and Craft Practices
  • TT-202 – Textile Entrepreneurship and Market Linkages
  • TT-203 – Sustainability and Innovation in Tribal Textiles
  • TT-204 – Policy, Institutions and Cultural Economy
Academic Coverage

Production systems, entrepreneurship, market linkages, sustainability, innovation, government policies, institutional support, and cultural economy.

Online Learning
  • Faculty-led Lectures
  • Recorded Lectures
  • Reading Materials
  • Assignments
  • Quizzes
  • Discussion Forums
  • Interactive Sessions
  • Case Studies
  • Digital Learning Modules
  • Self-Learning Resources

Skill Development Programme

4 Weeks
Programme Focus
  • Skill Track Selection
  • Employability-Oriented Skills
  • Hands-on Practice
Learning Method
  • Practical Sessions
  • Workshops
  • Field Visits
  • Studio Practice

Internship / Project Work

8 Weeks
Field Placement

Real-world exposure to tribal textile ecosystems and artisan communities.

Training Activities
  • Practical Sessions
  • Workshops
  • Field Visits
  • Community Interaction
  • Studio Practice
  • Institutional Visits
  • Project Work
  • Presentations
  • Practical Assessment

📋 Programme Delivery Summary

📚 32 Teaching Weeks ⏱️ 18-20 Hours/Week 💻 50% Online 🏫 50% Offline 📖 600 Total Academic Hours

📊 Curriculum Structure & Credits Matrix

Course Paper / Module Duration / Load Credits
Semester I
TT-101: Introduction to Tribal Textiles and Cultural Contexts 4 Weeks 5 Credits
TT-102: Traditional Fibres, Materials and Techniques 4 Weeks 5 Credits
TT-103: Tribal Textile Designs and Motifs 4 Weeks 5 Credits
TT-104: Documentation and Preservation of Textile Traditions 4 Weeks 5 Credits
Semester I Total 300 Hrs 20 Credits
Semester II
TT-201: Tribal Textile Production and Craft Practices 4 Weeks 5 Credits
TT-202: Textile Entrepreneurship and Market Linkages 4 Weeks 5 Credits
TT-203: Sustainability and Innovation in Tribal Textiles 4 Weeks 5 Credits
TT-204: Policy, Institutions and Cultural Economy 4 Weeks 5 Credits
Semester II Total 300 Hrs 20 Credits
Total Course Program Summary 600 Total Hrs + Fieldwork 40 Total Credits