Courses of Studies 2011
Class : 11th & 12th
29. FASHION STUDIES (Code No. 053)
Preamble:
Fashion is dynamic and ever changing. It is one of the most powerful forces in our lives. It influences every facet of our lifestyle at a particular period in time e.g. the clothes we wear, the music we listen, the food we eat, where we go for holiday or the car we drive in etc.
Fashion is a big business and key driver for several industries e.g. apparel, accessories, textiles, automobiles etc.
The purpose of the course ‘Fashion Studies’ is to tell the students about the fundamentals of fashion design. Fashion Design as a profession includes the entire process of designing and producing fashion apparels from the fibre and yarn stage to the finished product. The course will give an overview of fashion design and elaborate on different aspects like elements of design, history of fashion, fabrics, understanding of the body, pattern development and garment construction.
CLASS XI
Unit - I : Introduction to Fashion Studies 10 Marks 30 Periods
Objectives of the course
To learn appropriate fashion terminology
To understand the fashion business
To gain knowledge of the working and interrelationships of different industries and services that comprise fashion business
To differentiate and appreciate the nuances of fashion terminology
Learning outcome
After finishing the course, the students shall be able
To use appropriate terminology used in fashion world
To understand the interrelationship in fashion business
To get the overview of fashion
Course content
Fashion-definition of fashion in all its aspects.
Style-the definition of style and differentiation from fashion.
Trend-definition of the term, origin of trends and fashion.
Understanding the similarity and difference between design art and craft.
Understanding the role of fashion professionals like designer, stylist, merchandiser and coordinator.
Fashion Cycle, International Trade in Fashion.
The various aspects of fashion business. designing, manufacturing and retailing scenarios for apparel.
Methodology of teaching: Illustrated lectures with slides and visuals
Reference Text: Concept to consumer, by Gini Stephens Frigns Inside Fashion Business, by v. Jeanette A. Jarrow, Miriam Guerriro, Beatrice Judelle
Unit. II: Introduction to Fabrics 20 Marks 50 Periods
Objectives of the course
To initiate students into the world of fabrics
To introduce students to the origin and properties of natural, manmade and synthetic fibres and fabrics.
To make students aware of spinning, weaving, knitting and bonding etc.
To teach the students behavior of fabrics in terms of use and performance.
To brief them about various finishes.
Learning outcome
After finishing the course, the students shall be able
To identify and differentiate between fabric varieties
To understand the various processes of fabric manufacturing
To understand the various kinds of finishes both of routine nature and special finishes that enhance performance and aesthetics of the fabric.
Course content
Uses of fabrics-for various categories of apparel.
Understanding the characteristics and properties of natural, synthetic and manmade fibres and blends.
Conversions of fibres into yarns, novelty yarns, difference between thread and yarn.
Conversion of yarns into fabrics using looms & knitting machines etc. illustrated through actual fabric samples.
Understanding different type of routine fabric finish - from grey fabric to fully finished fabric.
Performance finishes: fabric finishes enhancing properties of fabrics such as shrink resistance, permanent press, flame retardant etc.
Aesthetic finishes: Fabric finishes for value addition of the fabrics such as printing, embossing, dyeing etc.
Product Cycle and the link between yarn, fabric and garment.
Teaching Methodology: Illustrated lectures with slides and visuals along with actual fabric samples. A teacher would be expected to create a library of fabrics to explain conduct the classes.
Reference Text: ‘Textiles’ by Sara Kadolph & Anna Langford Essentials of Textiles, by Marjorie Joseph.
Unit - III: Elements of Design 20 Marks (Theory) 80 Periods
15 Marks (Practical)
Objectives of the course:
To introduce the students to the basic elements of design
To increase and build sensitivity to the forms around them
To develop and initialise a design vocabulary, an essential tool for practicing as designers
To create visual images with a greater variety of methods and materials to provide unexpected excitement and solutions.
Learning outcome
After finishing the course, the students shall be able
To demonstrate enhanced ability and sensitivity to elements of design
To use their developed ability to observe finer details around them
To develop basic design language
To relate the elements of design to understand design process for their projects
Course content
Understand the concept of design.
Understanding line as an important element of structure that determines the direction of visual interest in the context of a garment.
Understanding 2D and 3D forms.
Understanding the colour quality, intensity, relationship with other colours, textures, shape etc.
Selection of fabric for its appearance and texture- fibre, yarn, manufacturing technique, finish and colour.
Harmony to achieve the condition in which all the elements of design work together successfully.
Understanding of balance and proportion to enable the students to emphasize or to underplay and certain elements.
Teaching Methodology: Illustrated lectures with slides, visuals and demonstrations wherever required.
Evaluation Criteria
Understanding of the assignment given
Quality of the work submitted
Daily assessment to be done after each student presents their work
Marks would be given for level of improvement of work
10% marks to be given for punctuality, regularity and sincerity
Timely completion of the project
Reference Text: ‘Grafix’ by Wolfganghageney Repeat pattern-Peter Phillips, Gillian Bunce Design Elements 2 -Richard Hora
Unit - IV : Elements of Garment Making 20 Marks (Theory) 80 Periods
15 Marks (Practical)
Objectives of the course
To Introduce the students to garment making
To make them familiar with sewing machine and its parts
To make them familiar with use of other sewing aids
To teach them basic hand and machine stitches
To teach them simple machine operations
Learning outcome
After finishing the course, the students shall be able
To work proficiently on the sewing machine
To rectify simple problems of the machine
To stitch different seams on the machine
To finish edges with hand stitches
To make gathers, pleats and tucks on the fabric
Course content
Introduction to sewing machine, its various parts and functions along with other sewing aids.
Understanding the simple problems of sewing machine and its maintenance.
Develop proficiency in straight and curved seams.
Basic hand stitches - basting, hemming, back stitch, running stitch etc. with their end use.
Basic machine seams used for stitching or finishing various parts of the garments like plain seam French seam, flat fell, lapped etc.
Fabric manipulation like gathers, pleats and tucks etc.
Teaching Methodology: Illustrated lectures with slides, visuals and demonstrations where ever required.
Evaluation Criteria
Understanding of the assignment given
Quality of the work submitted
Daily assessment to be done after each student presents their work
Marks would be given for level of improvement of work
10% marks to be given for punctuality, regularity and sincerity
Timely completion of the project
Reference Text: Encyclopaedia of Dressmaking, by Marshall Cavendish Readers Digest book of Sewing, Encyclopedia of Sewing.
Fashion Studies
Practicals
Class - XI Practicals
Exercises using elements of art like line, form, colour, texture, space etc. following the principles of design
Exercises on colour wheel, value chart, intersity chart, colour schemes
Exercises on hand stitches - basting, running, hemming, back stitch and its variations
Seams - plain, French, lapped, flat fell, Hongkong, eased and top stitched
Gathers, pleats and tucks
End term project
Viva voce and portfolio
CLASS-XII
Unit - I: History of Fashion 15 Marks 40 Periods
Objectives of the course
To give an overview of the history of fashion from ancient civilisation through the ages to the present.
To emphasise on the socio-economic and political factors influencing clothing and fashion.
Learning outcome
After finishing the course, the students shall be able
To understand the history of fashion through the ages
To be aware of origin of various trends
To differentiate the style of apparel in different cultures
To appreciate the differences that some of the important events have made on fashion
Course content
Theories of clothing - adornment, protection, identification and ritualistic.
Concept of fashion
Body decoration, painting, scarification
Draping - Greco-Roman, Indian and other continents
Stitched garments - war uniforms, amours inspired
Comparison of western and oriental war uniforms
Influence of world wars on fashion - post war fashion in its most primitive sense became generalized to larger groups of people as society became organized in classes each having a different role in economic, social and intellectual development.
Influence of industrial revolution-the twentieth century has witnessed a new situation with industrial revolution where textiles and clothes traditionally custom made are now being mass produced.
Automation and the various technical and scientific developments shaping the finest classless society m many centuries.
Evolution of Indian fashion in the present century.
Teaching Methodology: Illustrated lectures with slides and visuals
Reference Text: Kaleidoscope of fashion, by Mehar Castilino Ancient Indian Costume, by Roshan Alkazi
Unit - II. Basic Pattern Development 20 Marks (Theory) 80 Periods
15 Marks (Practical)
Objectives of the course
To introduce students to the world of fashion designing through pattern development.
To explain important skill that enable the designer to convert a design sketch into a three dimensional form.
To develop basic blocks for bodice, sleeve and skirt.
To understand and implement the concept of test fits and to convert paper patterns into muslin.
Learning outcome
After finishing the course, the students shall be able
To understand the basic skill of pattern making
To understand and appreciate the concept of fit and balance
To develop basic blocks from measurement charts
To test fit the pattern
To Develop patterns for simple designs using basic blocks
Course content
Methods of measuring body and dress form.
Relationship of sizes and measurements.
Tools of pattern making.
Common terms used in pattern development.
Introduction to Pattern Development for womens wear - how patterns are made and developed, the importance of fit and balance and methods of achieving it.
Basic bodice - developed from the standard measurement chart and test fitted on the dress form.
Marking the important details such as darts, seam allowances, notches, grain lines etc.
Marking of garment details i.e. Armholes, Necklines- V, U, round, boat, square.
Develop basic sleeve block and set into the armhole of the basic bodice.
Develop basic skirt block with one dart or two darts.
Basic of collar development and drafting basic collars like Peter Pan and Chinese.
Dart manipulation. the mechanism of shifting darts from one position to another or into a seam by slash and spread method.
Final product: Student will learn to develop patterns from basic blocks for simple designs for skirts and blouses.
Teaching Methodology: Illustrated lectures with slides, visuals and demonstrations where ever required.
Evaluation Criteria
Understanding of the assignment given
Quality of the work submitted
Daily assessment to be done after each student presents their work
Marks would be given for level of improvement of work
10% marks to be given for punctuality, regularity and sincerity
Timely completion of the project.
Reference Text Pattern making by Helen Armstrong Pattern making for women’s wear by Winifred Aldrich Pattern making by Pamela Stringer.
Unit. III: Elements of Fashion 15 Marks 40 Periods
Objectives of the course
To introduce students to the basic elements of fashion:
To teach students about movement of fashion, fashion cycle, categories of clothing etc.
To sensitise students about different items of garments in each category i.e. menswear, womenswear and chilrenswear
To teach students the difference between high fashion and mass fashion
To distinguish between custom made & ready to wear
Learning outcome
After finishing the course, the students shall be able
To understand the elements of fashion
To be aware of movement of fashion
To understand the fashion cycle
To know the various categories of menswear, womenswear and childrenswear
To understand the difference between hi-fashion & mass fashion and custom made & ready to wear.
Course content
Menswear, women’s wear and kidswear
Menswear - shirts, trousers, formal jackets, suit and sporty suit
Womenswear-dresses, blouses, skirts, trousers, kameezes, saris and blouses
Kids wear - categories of children for 0-15 years and various governments like frocks, skirts, blouses, trousers, dungarees, jackets etc. highlighting the need of age group for which they are designed.
Trims used for the fashion apparel
Hi-fashion-custom and ready to wear, the fashion brand (National & International)
Mass fashion-ready to wear, Mass RTW brands (National & International)
Teaching Methodology: Illustrated lectures with slides and visuals.
Reference Text: Concept to consumer by Gini Stephens Frings Encyclopaedia of Fashion details
Unit - IV: Basics of Garment Making 20 Marks (Theory) 80 Periods
15 Marks (Practical)
Objectives of the course
To assemble a garment
To construct a bodice using different seams
To make a placket for bodice opening
To finish a neckline by both piping and facing
To set in a sleeve in the arm hole
To put gathers or pleats in the skirt and finish the waist with a waist band or attach a bodice.
Learning outcome
After finishing the course, the students shall be able
To join various parts of the garment and construct a complete garment
To finish a bodice
To set in the sleeve
To stitch a skirt
Course content
Understanding fabric types and selection of underlining, interfacing, inter-lining and lining.
Marking methods and preparing fabric for cutting
Pattern layout and cutting of special fabrics
Assembling of bodice using different seams and appropriate finish for side seam and shoulder seams.
Concept of slit and seam plackets. Various plackets and placement of fasteners on different parts of the garment.
Appropriate neckline finishes with piping, bias facing and shaped facing. Importance and use of stay stitching.
Sleeve attachment to the bodice by setting in the sleeve into armhole.
Assembling of skirts, finishing gathers and pleats in a waistband.
Final product
Constructing a skirt and blouse using pattern template.
Teaching Methodology: Illustrated lectures with slides, visuals and demonstrations whereever required.
Evaluation Criteria
Understanding of the assignment given
Quality of the work submitted
Daily assessment to be done after each student presents their work
Marks would be given for level of improvement of work
10% marks to be given for punctuality, regularity and sincerity
Timely completion of the project.
Reference Text: Encyclopaedia of dressmaking by Marshall Cavendish Readers Digest book of Sewing Encyclopaedia of Sewing
Class - XII Practicals
Prepare draft and test fit according to the measurements of the dress form the following women swear basic block, sleeve block, skirt block, collars - Chinese and Peterpan
Exercises on dart manipulation using slash and spread method Garment stitching and finishing
Darts
Waist bands
Pockets
Placket - slit and seam
Neckline finish
Sleeve attachments
Construction of garment - skirt and blouse using pattern templates
End term project
Viva voce and portfolio
Lab requirement for a batch of 30 students
Lab size - 35ft x 20 ft. (minimum)
AC environment
Item Nos.
Industrial sewing machines with power (costs at least Rs. 4,500/- each) 30
Pattern making tables 5 ft x 4 ft (cork top) 8 (4 students/tab)
Dress forms (half) costs Rs. 8000/- each 30 (one per student)
Steam irons @ Rs. 1000/- 4
Ironing boards @ Rs. 500/- 4
Soft boards All around the wall
Stools 30
White board 1
Black board 1
Approximate cost will be Rs. 5,00,000/-
Selection criteria of school
They should have ability to provide appropriate environment, space, equipment, machinery and maintenance, trained faculty, exclusive library for the course, willingness to upgrade facility and faculty.
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