FASHION DESIGN CONCEPT (THEORY)

Paper Code: 
CHSC 415
Credits: 
04
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 
Course Objectives (COs): 
This course will enable the students to –
 
1. Study origin and theories of clothing.
2. Impart the knowledge of psychological and social aspect of clothing in social situation
3. Gain knowledge about design process followed by designers for creating a collection of garments.
4. Equip students with knowledge of various garment components and apply them in their own designing.

Course Outcomes (COs):

Course

Learning outcomes

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment

Strategies

Paper Code

Paper Title

CHSC 415

 

 

Fashion Design Concept

(Theory)

 

 

The students will be able to –

CO144: Develop understanding of garment components and their application in clothing

 

CO145: Appraise the work of National and International fashion designers

 

CO146: Select various elements and principles of textile design and their application in clothing

 

 

CO147: Develop concept to identify the flow of fashion movement

 

CO148: Develop understanding of role of fashion designers in fashion industry

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: 
Importance of clothing
• Clothing functions and theories of origin 
• Clothing terminology 
•Individuality and conformity, conspicuous consumption and emulation 
• Selection of clothes for self 
• Selection and Evaluation of ready-made garments
 
12.00
Unit II: 
Fashion Concept
• Concept of fashion
• Terminology 
• Fashion cycle 
• Sources of fashion 
• Factors favoring and retarding fashion 
 
12.00
Unit III: 
Fashion Centers
  • Role of a Designer
  • Leading Fashion centers and designers

 

 

12.00
Unit IV: 
Components of garment: classification and application
• Fabric, Seams, Stitches, Thread, Shaping methods, Dart equivalents 
• Sleeves, Cuffs, Necklines, Collars, Plackets, Yokes, Pockets and Trims 
• Style variation: Bodice, Skirts, Trousers in various Silhouettes 
 
 
12.00
Unit V: 
Design
• Elements and Principles of design and its application in clothing
• Structural and Applied design and its importance on the components of garments.
 
Essential Readings: 
 
• Brown, Patty, Rice J., 1998, Ready to Wear Apparel Analysis. Prentice Hall. 
• Stone, Elaine and Samples, Jean. A Fashion Merchandising, McGraw Hill Book Company, 1985.
• Frings, Gini, Stephens, Fashion Concept to Consumer, 3rd ed., Prentice Hall International,     New Jersey, 2008.
• Marilyn, J, Horn. The Second Skin (3rd Edition), Houghton Miffin Company, London.
• Marshall , Suzanne G., Individuality in Clothing Selection and Personal Appearance, Pearson, Prentice Hall, London 2004
• Mary Kefgen,In clothing selection & personal appearance, The Macmillan, Company New York.
 
Academic Year: 
2022-2023
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