CLOTHING AND PERSONAL APPEAL (THEORY)

Paper Code: 
GHSC 412 A
Credits: 
04
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 
Course Objectives (COs): 
This course will enable the students to –
1. Impart knowledge for the selection criteria for fabrics, garments & home furnishings.
2. Develop knowledge about fashion psychology
3. Develop understanding of selection of clothing for various age 

Course Outcomes (COs):

Course

Learning outcomes

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment

Strategies

Paper Code

Paper Title

GHSC 412 A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clothing and Personal Appeal

(Theory)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The students will be able to –

 

CO161: Relate Clothing with its impact on wearer

 

CO162: Analyze various figure and figure analysis for designing of clothing

 

CO163: Identify concepts related to the cultural, social, and psychological aspects of clothing

 

CO164: Select suitable fabrics and design for various age groups

 

CO165: Explain various fitting problems and their solutions

 

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Tutorials, Reading assignments

 

Learning activities for the students:

Self learning assignments, Effective questions, Simulation,  presentation, Giving tasks

 

Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Solving problems in tutorials, Assignments, Presentation

 

 

 

12.00
Unit I: 
UNIT I
  • Importance of element of design (line, form, colour and texture) on the personality of wearer Illusion of elements and principle of design related to apparel
12.00
Unit II: 
Effect of clothing on
• Physical comfort
• Mood and behavior
• Personality and self concept
• Conformity
• Individual values, interests and attitudes
 
12.00
Unit III: 
Selection Criteria
• Selection of suitable fabrics and designs for  clothing of: 
Infants, Toddlers, Pre-School Children, School going children, Adolescents, Adults and   Old age
• Selection and purchase of Household linens, curtains, draperies, towels and blankets
• Selection of clothing for children with special needs.
 
12.00
Unit IV: 
Dressing according to figure
• Body and figure types
• Body proportions
• Figure analysis - identifying you physical self and facial features
• Principles of illusion in dressing
 
12.00
Unit V: 
UNIT V
• Factors affecting fit of a garment
• Fitting problems
• Fitting solutions
 
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
• 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
 
Academic Year: 
2022-2023
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