APPLIED TEXTILE DESIGN

Paper Code: 
HCT 125
Credits: 
6
Contact Hours: 
90.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 
  1. To impart understanding of different media of application-printing (stencil, block) and special finishes.
  2. To equip the students with technical skills of designing competency for different media of application.
  3. To develop a professional approach towards the thematic designing for textiles.

 

Unit I: 
Course Content

1.  Design development conceptualizing theme board/ mood board, interpreting theme board in line with elements of design                                                                                                                                                                      15 Hrs

 

2.  Rendering: various textures- yarn fabric finishes & other textures.         10 Hrs                    

·         Fabric simulation- sheer , medium weight, heavy, pile etc.   

·         Colour mixing and colour ways                                                                     

·         Enlargement & reduction of motifs                           

                                  

3. Creating design ornaments                                                             15 Hrs

·         Development of motif

·         Concept of design repeat

 

4. Prepare a portfolio for an article using block/Screeen/ Stencil printing through theme board & Color story                                                                                                                                                                              15 Hrs

 

5. Thematic approach to design: Preparation of theme chart/board –depicting colour story and texture indication for fabric yardage for apparel & household textiles.                                                                                                       20Hrs                  

 

6. Developing prints using motifs in different repeats & colour schemes for textiles throughCorel Draw.                                                                  15 Hrs

Essential Readings: 
  1. .  Yates, M., Textiles: A Handbook of Designers, WW Norton Publishing Company.
  2.    Prakash., Traditional Indian Motifs, The Design Point, Bombay.

 

References: 
  1. Rubin, L.G., (1976) The World of Fashion, Publication Canfield Press, Sans Fransisco.
  2. Davis, M.L., (1996) Visual Design in Dress, Prentice Hall Inc.
  3. Prayag, R.S., Technology and Textile Printing, Noyes Data Corporation.
  4. Shenai V.A., (1977) Technology of Printing – Technology of Textile Processing, Vol. IV, Sevak Publication, Mumbai.
  5. Meller., Textile Designs, Thames and Hunson Ltd., London.

 

Academic Year: 
2017-2018
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