INTRODUCTION TO CLOTHING

Paper Code: 
HSC 405
Credits: 
2
Contact Hours: 
30.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students:

 1.To  familiarize students with social and psychological aspects of clothing.

2. To impart knowledge for the selection criteria for fabrics, garments & home furnishings.

3. To understand the dynamics of fashion and careers in Textile and Apparel Industry.

6.00

 

 Sociological and Psychological Aspects of Clothing                                           

·         Importance and functions of clothing

Theories of Clothing: Modesty, Immodesty, Protection and Adornment .

·         Clothing according to rituals, religion & culture.

·          Individuality and conformity

·         Conspicuous  consumption & emulation

6.00

 

Concept of design                                                                           
  • Types of repeat, Classification of design
  • Elements of design – line, form, color and texture
  • Principal of design – balance, proportion, emphasis, rhythm and harmony
  • Application of elements and principal of design related to apparel
 

5.00

Quality evaluation  of ready made garments                                                          

  • Appearance: Size, design, line & color
  • Fabric: Durability, ease of care
  • Workmanship: Cutting, sewing, finishing.
  • Fit and cost
  • Advantages and disadvantages of Ready made garments versus tailor made garments
9.00

 

SelectionCriteria                                                                                                 

·         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.

4.00

FashionConcept                                                                                                      

  • Style, Fashion and Fad, Sources of Fashion, Factors favoring and retarding fashion,   Fashion cycle
  • Careers in Textile and Apparel Industry
Essential Readings: 
  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
References: 

1.    Marshall, Suzanne, G., Individuality in Clothing Selection and Personal Appearance, Prentice Hall, New Jersey.
2.    Stone, Elaine and Samples, Jean., A Fashion Merchandising, McGraw Hill Book Company

 

Academic Year: 
2015-2016
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