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CLOTHING AND PERSONAL APPEAL (THEORY) [1]

Paper Code: 
GHSC 412 (A)
Credits: 
4
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: 
UNIT I

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: 
UNIT IV
  • Factors affecting fit of a garment
  • Fitting problems
  • Fitting solutions

 

12.00
Unit V: 
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

 

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
  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: 
2018-2019 [2]

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