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FASHION DESIGN CONCEPT (Theory) [1]

Paper Code: 
24CHSC415
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to –

  1. Study origin and theories of clothing.
  2. Impart the knowledge of psychological and social aspects of clothing.
  3. Analyze the 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: 

Course

Learning outcome

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course

Title

24CHSC415

 

Fashion Design Concept

(Theory)

CO117: Analyse the functions and theories of origin of clothing

CO118: Develop concept to identify the flow of fashion movement and fashion adoption process

CO119: Explain the role of fashion designers and fashion centres in fashion industry

CO120: Classify various garment components and explain their application in clothing construction

 

CO121: Select various elements and principles of textile design and their application in clothing

CO122: Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction

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
  • Fashion Adoption Process: Trickle Down theory, Trickle up Theory & Trickle Across theory
  • Consumer Groups: Fashion Leaders & Fashion Followers

 

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: 
  1. Brown, Patty, Rice J., 1998, Ready to Wear Apparel Analysis. Prentice Hall.
  2. Stone, Elaine and Samples, Jean. A Fashion Merchandising, McGraw Hill Book Company, 1985.
  3. Frings, Gini, Stephens, Fashion Concept to Consumer, 3rd ed., Prentice Hall International, New Jersey, 2008.

 

 

References: 
  1. Marilyn, J, Horn. The Second Skin (3rd Edition), Houghton Miffin Company, London.
  2. Marshall , Suzanne G., Individuality in Clothing Selection and Personal Appearance, Pearson, Prentice Hall, London 2004
  3. Mary Kefgen,In clothing selection & personal appearance, The Macmillan, Company New York.

e-Resources:

  1. https://fashion-history.lovetoknow.com/fashion-history-eras/theories-fashion [2]
  2. https://textilelearner.net/stages-of-fashion-cycle/#:~:text=Even%20so%2C%20the%20fashion%20cycle,style%20such%20as%20the%20miniskirt [3].
  3. https://egyankosh.ac.in/bitstream/123456789/61774/3/Unit-6.pdf [4]
  4. https://www.fashion-schools.org/articles/top-10-global-fashion-capitals [5]
  5. https://bie.tg.nic.in/Pdf/revtheoryP65.pdf [6]

Reference Journals:

  1. International Journal of Fashion Design, Technology and Education [7]https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/tfdt20/current#.UclfAjuLBOI [8]
  2. Fiber to Fashion [9]https://www.fibre2fashion.com/ [10]
  3. International Journal of Fashion Studies [11]https://www.intellectbooks.com/international-journal-of-fashion-studies [12]

 

 

 

 

Academic Year: 
2024-2025 [13]

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[1] https://homescience.iisuniv.ac.in/courses/subjects/fashion-design-concept-theory-2
[2] https://fashion-history.lovetoknow.com/fashion-history-eras/theories-fashion
[3] https://textilelearner.net/stages-of-fashion-cycle/#:~:text=Even%20so%2C%20the%20fashion%20cycle,style%20such%20as%20the%20miniskirt
[4] https://egyankosh.ac.in/bitstream/123456789/61774/3/Unit-6.pdf
[5] https://www.fashion-schools.org/articles/top-10-global-fashion-capitals
[6] https://bie.tg.nic.in/Pdf/revtheoryP65.pdf
[7] http://www.tandfonline.com/toc/tfdt20/current#.UclfAjuLBOI
[8] https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/tfdt20/current#.UclfAjuLBOI
[9] http://www.fibre2fashion.com/
[10] https://www.fibre2fashion.com/
[11] http://www.intellectbooks.co.uk/journals/view-Journal,id=230/
[12] https://www.intellectbooks.com/international-journal-of-fashion-studies
[13] https://homescience.iisuniv.ac.in/academic-year/2024-2025