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CLOTHING AND PERSONAL APPEAL
Paper Code:
GHSC 412 (A)
Credits:
04
Contact Hours:
60.00
Max. Marks:
100.00
Objective:
This course will enable the students:
- To familiarize students with effect of clothing.
- To impart knowledge for the selection criteria for fabrics, garments & home furnishings.
12.00
Elements of design – line, form, color and texture : importance of each element of design on the personality of wearer.
Illusion of elements and principle of design related to apparel
12.00
Effect of clothing on
- Physical comfort
- Mood and behavior
- Personality and self concept
- Conformity
- Indiviual values, interests and attitudes
12.00
Selection Criteria
- Selection of suitable fabrics and designs for clothing of:
Infants, Toddlers, Pre-School Children, School going children, Adolescents and Adults & Old
- Selection and purchase of Household linens, curtains, draperies, towels and blankets
- Selection of clothing for children with special needs.
12.00
- Factors affecting fit of a garment
- Fitting problems
- Fitting solutions
12.00
Quality evaluation of ready made garments
- Appearance: Size, design, line & color
- Fabric: Durability, ease of care
- Workmanship: Cutting, sewing, finishing.
- Cost
- Advantages and disadvantages of Ready- made garments versus tailor made garments
Essential Readings:
- Frings, Gini, Stephens., Fashion- Concept to Consumer, Prentice Hall International, New Jersey
- Marilyn, J, Horn., The Second Skin (3rd Edition), Houghton Miffin Company, London
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3.Marshall, Suzanne, G., Individuality in Clothing Selection and Personal Appearance, Prentice Hall, New Jersey.
- Stone, Elaine and Samples, Jean., A Fashion Merchandising, McGraw Hill Book Company
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