Basic Design

Paper Code: 
FST- 301
Credits: 
3
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 
  • To create awareness of design and its interpretation
  • To foster appreciation of dress designing

 

9.00
Unit I: 
UNIT I
  • Design – Definition functionality of design
  • Understanding aspects of design
  • Classification of Design for Textiles & Apparel:
    •  Structural : Variation in fiber, yarn, fabric development
    • Applied : dyeing, printing, finishing, painting & embroidery & finishes

 

9.00
Unit II: 
UNIT II
  • Fabric Design-
    • Pattern & motifs
    • Types of motif
    • Fabric design in garment construction
    • Effect of fabric design on body
    • Understanding various layouts and repeats

 

9.00
Unit III: 
UNIT III
  • Elements of Design-
    • Lines – types of lines and application of lines
    • Color – aspects of color, color wheel and color harmonies
    • Texture  -definition, factors  affecting textures
    • Form – space, shape, form and silhouette

 

9.00
Unit IV: 
UNIT IV
  • Principles of Design-Harmony, Proportion, Balance, Rhythm and Emphasis
  • Application of elements and principles of design

                                                                                                

9.00
Unit V: 
UNIT V
  • Factors affecting the choice of colors, texture and prints according to the age, size, personality, complexion and occasion
  • Figure type and its analysis
  • Selecting and designing clothing according to figure types
  • Design process – Concept, research, design exploration & conceptualization, design development and design worksheet

 

Essential Readings: 

1.    Garthe, Mary., Fashion and color, Rockport Publishers, Manila

2.    Chata, Romano., Plan Your Wardrobe New Holland Publisher.

3.    Sumathi, G. J., Elements of Fashion and Apparel Design, New Age International  

        (P)  Ltd 2002.

4.    Lyle, Dorothy., Contemporary Clothing, Bennett And Mc Knight

       Publishing Company, Peoria Illinois

 

References: 
  1. Bride, M. Whelan., Color Harmony 2, Rockport Publishers, Manila.
  2. Bhavani, E., Decorative Designs and Craftsmanship of India, D. B. Taroporevala Sons & Co. Pvt, Ltd Bombay.1968.
  3. Sharon, Lee. Tate., Inside Fashion Designer, Harper and Row Publisher, New York        

 

Academic Year: 
2015-16
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