B.SC-FD FIRST SEMESTER-

01 ELEMENTS OF DESIGN

UNIT – I

What is fashion

UNIT – II

Elements of Design – Lines, Dots, Shapes, form, Shape,size, texture, color, Prints.

UNIT – III

Color – meaning of color and its significance and uses, visible color spectrum, Hue, value, intensity,saturation, color theory – primary, secondary, complimentary, Compound colors.

UNIT – IV

Elements of fashion-

i) Skirts
ii) Dresses
iii) Trousers
iv) Tops
v) Jackets
vi) Coats
vii) Necklines
viii) Collars
ix) Sleeves
x) Cuffs
xi) Pockets
xii) Yokes

UNIT – V

Types of Textures
 Creating texture – thread pulling, paper folding, thread rolling, thread crumple, paper crush, stencil, wax drop, crayon rubbing, smoke, blade, leaf/flower print, thumb impression, salt/sugar sprinkle, onion, lady finger, ink blow, etc.

02 INTRODUCTION TO TEXTILE

UNIT – I

 Fiber types & origin – Natural and manmade, filament (mono and multi) and staple, Properties of fibers, fiber Identification – physical, burning, chemical and microscopic.
 Classification of fibers on Content and origin
 Fiber/yarn analysis – burning, physical/visual
 Properties and characteristics of Cotton, Wool, Silk, Thermoplastics (polyester, nylon)

UNIT – II

 What is yarn? What is spinning?
 Fiber to Yarn – cotton, wool,silk, polyester (Yarn manufacturing and formation process)
 Yarn Types – (ply, novelty,slob, spiral, loop, boucle, Knot, Knop, Chenille, grindelia, Flock, blended).
 What are Yarn Twist and Yarn Count?
 Yarn Finishing.

PRACTICAL:

  • Slide show on microscopic view of fibers.
  • Visit to spinning Mill – students to prepare notes on the same.
  • Create a swatch file of all the commonly available fabrics in the Indian market. Preview to industrial level swatch presentation.

References:

  1. Harriet Hargrave, ‘From fiber to fabric’ – C&T publishing, Lafayette, CA 94549
  2. Premlata Mullick, ‘Textbook of textile designing’ – Kalyani Publishers
  3. Kanwar Varinder Pal Singh, ‘Introduction to Textiles’ – Kalyani Publishers, National Institute of Technology – Jalandhar

03 GARMENT CONSTRUCTION – I

UNIT-I

  1. Anthropometric measurements- definition, instruments and landmarks
  2. Standardization and size charts.

UNIT-II

  1. Types ofsewing machines
  2. Sewing machine parts, maintenance, common problems and their remedies.
  3. Tools and equipments used for clothing construction.
  4. Knowledge of size of needles, threads and stitches according to the fabric.

UNIT- III

  1. Fabric preparation
  2. handling special fabrics

DETAILED CONTENTS:

Basic hand stitches- basting, back stitch, hemming visible/invisible.
Types of seams- plain run and fell, French, lapped.
Types ofseam finishes- hand overcast, turned and stitched, binding.

Fullness-
 Darts-single point, double point, fish, slash dart.
 Tucks- Pin tucks, blind , diamond, released, corded, shell.
 Pleats- Knife, Accordion, box, inverted, kick, pleat variations.
 ruffles, frills and gathers- Introduction.

Neckline finishes- binding and facing , on round, square and ‘V’-neck
Types of plackets( even hem, extended mock, diamond kurta, continuous wrap)
Types of pockets( patch, bello, welt, bound, in seam )
Snap button and fastener attachment
Taking measurements directly from body.

04 INTRODUCTION TO FASHION

 Fashion terminology: fashion, style, fad, classic, boutique, trends, designer, silhouette, Hifashion, Fashion/selling seasons and knock-offs.
 Principles of fashion.
 Fashion origin and evolution. Fashion cycle and differentiation on the basis of length of fashion cycle.
 Types of fashion: haute couture, Prêt-a-porter and Mass Fashion.
 Levels of Fashion Acceptance-Fashion leader, fashion role model, fashion follower, Fashion victims.
 Fashion theories- trickle down, trickle across and bottom up theory.
 Factors affecting fashion.
 Fashion Inspiration.

References:

  1. Kathryn Mikelvey, “Fashion source book”, Blackwed science, UK
  2. Sharon Le Fate, “Inside Fashion Design”, Harper and Row Pub. NY.
  3. Carter L, “The changing World of Fashion,” G.P. Panama’s Sons, NY Second skin, “Horn MJ, 1981,
  4. Study of clothing, “Houghm Mifflin Company, Bosien
  5. Kafgen Mary, Individuality in clothing, Houghton Mifflin Company
  6. Dynamics of fashion by Elaine stone.

05 FASHION ILLUSTRATION (Practical)

 All practical work is to be done on A3 Sheets
 Use of mediums & Shading techniques (Pencil + pencil color, water color, poster paint, pastels.) Make sheet using each medium
 Figure analysis 10 head theory
 block figure –(front, side, 3/4, back)
 Flesh figure –(front, side, 3/4, back)
 Fashion face front & side
 X,S, T Pose

06 FUNDAMENTAL OF COMPUTERS

UNIT I

Introduction to computers
Computer Definition, Computer vs. Human brain, Role of computers in our life, Types & Characteristics of computers and its limitations, Introduction to Data, Data Types.

UNIT II

Computer and its Architecture
Anatomy of computers, Hardware and its types- Input Devices, Output devices and storage devices, CPU, Types of memory, Security issues in Computing.

UNIT III

Computer Software:
Software, Types of softwares.

UNIT IV

MS Office (practical use for industry)

  • Ms Word – Creating a document editing, formatting, saving opening, creating tables
  • Ms Excel- Creating sheets, function in Ms Excel
  • MS Power Point – Creating presentations
  • Spreadsheets, word processors.

UNIT V

Communication with a computer: (practical use)
What is Internet? Its advantages and disadvantages, Email, E-commerce, Role of internet in Fashion Industry.

Suggested Readings:

  1. Basandra, S.K computer Today, New Delhi: Galgotia Publications
  2. Clark, A Small Business Computer Systems, Hodder and Stoughton
  3. P K Sinha, Fundamental of computers

07 ENGLISH & COMMUNICATION SKILLS

 English Grammar: Proper use of Verb, Noun, Adverb, Adjective, Punctuation, Para Phrasing in Business Communication, understanding Direct and Indirect Narration, Skills of essay writing and precise writing, significance of knowledge of grammar in business communication.
 Basic forms of communication, communication models, communication process, barriers in communication, corporate communication: formal and informal, communication networks, grapevine, non-verbal communication. Importance of communication in business world.
 Business correspondence: Essentials of effective correspondence, different type of letters, sale letters, goodwill letters, greetings, notices, circulars and orders. Application for employment, modern office techniques used in business communication.
 Oral Communication: Public speaking, body language, presentation before the group, factors affecting presentation, effective listening, interviewing skills, arranging and participating in group discussions, seminars and conferences.
 Report writing: Writing skills, planning, drafting, writing, re-writing, editing, different types of business reports, structure, steps towards writing of different types of business reports, style of report writings.
 Fundamentals of computer: Basic knowledge of computers and its application, application of MS-Office, internet and its uses, advantages of e-commerce.
 English reading, speaking, pronunciation and listening.