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Advanced Study TEXTILE DESIGNING
Paper Code:
HCT 144 E
Credits:
4
Contact Hours:
60.00
Max. Marks:
100.00
Objective:
- To understand the textile documentation methods & their collection
- To conceptualize design & its implementation
- To study the important textile art in their historical perspective
- To create awareness and foster appreciation of textile master pieces of the world
12.00
Unit I:
INIT- I
- Origin, historical background of traditional Indian designs and their characteristics
- Design development, seasons, elements, principle of design and their relationship in finished product
- Principles of designing – Balance, proportion, rhythm, emphasis and harmony
- Design analysis- Structural and applied design, variation in fibre ,yarn and fabric construction , embroidery, dyeing ,printing and finishes
12.00
Unit II:
UNIT II
- Importance of world textiles in historical perspective: sources of information
- Archaeological discoveries
- Ancient literature, chronicles and archival records
- Museum ,art galleries, inventories of church and palaces
- Role of designer: Forecasting trends, theme interpretation, study of the theme and creation of leading textile designers
- Role of media in development of textile and apparel designing
12.00
Unit III:
UNIT-3
Study in reference to world textiles:
· Textile fibers- origin, processing and spread, linen and other bast fibers, wool and hair fibers, cotton and silk
· Dyes and colorants
· Other material – skin /hide
· Metal fibers
· Beads, mirrors, shells and coins.
12.00
Unit IV:
UNIT-IV
Study in reference to world textiles:
- Design and ornamentation
- Use of accessories and decorative features and their application.
- Symbolism and significance of design incorporated
- Impact of nature and geographical location, mythology, religion, trade and invasion on textiles/designing
12.00
Unit V:
UNIT-V
- Guidelines for reporting physical condition and methods of photo-documentation
- Physical handling practices and storage technique necessary for proper management of textile and costume collection.
Essential Readings:
- Agnes Timar Balazsy & Dinak Eastop, Chemical principles of textiles conservation
- Tortora Phyllis, Eubank Keith, Survey of Historic Costume, Fairchild Publication
- Gillow John, Sentence Bryan, World Costume, Thames & Hudson
- John Gwy, Woven Cargoes, Thames & Hudson
- Kokyo Hatanka Collection, Textile Art of India, Chronicle Book
- Crill Rosemary, Textiles from India, Seabull Books
- Sheila Paine, Embroidered Textiles, Thames & Hudson
References:
- Annemarie Seiler-Baldinger (1979) Classification of textiles Techniques Ahmedabad ,India.Calico Musium of India.
- Joyce Story. 1974. The Thames & Hudson Manual of Textile Printing. Thames & Hudson.
- Nisbel H. 1978. Grammer of Textile Design. D.B. Taraporevale Sons.
- Naik Shailja D. 1996. Traditional Embroideries of India. A.P.H. Publ.
- Grosicik 1975. Watson’s Textile Design & Colour. Butterworths.
- Grosick ZJ. 1980. Watson’s Advanced Textile Design. Universal Publ.
- Grosick ZJ. 1989. Watson’s Advanced Textile Design - Compound Woven Structures. Universal Publ.
- Marjory Joseph 1972. Illustrated Guide for Textiles. Rine Hort & Winsoten, New York.
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