CLOTHING AND PERSONAL APPEAL (THEORY)

Paper Code: 
GHSC 412 (A)
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

Course Objectives (COs):

This course will enable the students to –

  1. Familiarize students with effect of clothing.
  2. Impart knowledge for the selection criteria for fabrics, garments & home furnishings.

.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 –

 

CO148: Relate clothing and its impact on wearer.

CO149: Familiarize with selection of clothing for various age groups.

CO150: Understand various figure and figure analysis for designing of clothing.

 

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: 
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: 
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: 
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

 

 

References: 
  • 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: 
2020-2021
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