CLOTHING AND PERSONNAL 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
Unit I: 
Elements of design

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
Unit II: 
Effect of clothing on
  • Physical comfort
  • Mood and behavior
  • Personality and self concept
  • Conformity
  • Indiviual 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 and Adults &   Old
  • Selection and purchase of Household linens, curtains, draperies, towels and blankets
  • Selection of clothing for children with special needs.

 

12.00
Unit IV: 
Factors affecting fit of a garment
  • Factors affecting fit of a garment
  • Fitting problems
  • Fitting solutions
12.00
Unit V: 
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

 

References: 
  1. Frings, Gini, Stephens., Fashion- Concept to Consumer, Prentice Hall International,     New Jersey
  2. Marilyn, J, Horn., The Second Skin (3rd Edition), Houghton Miffin Company, London
  3. Marshall, Suzanne, G., Individuality in Clothing Selection and Personal Appearance, Prentice Hall, New Jersey.
  4. Stone, Elaine and Samples, Jean., A Fashion Merchandising, McGraw Hill Book Company

 

Academic Year: 
2016-2017
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