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:

Garthe, Mary., Fashion and color, Rockport Publishers, Manila
Chata, Romano., Plan Your Wardrobe New Holland Publisher.
Sumathi, G. J., Elements of Fashion and Apparel Design, New Age International (P) Ltd 2002.
Lyle, Dorothy., Contemporary Clothing, Bennett And Mc Knight Publishing Company, Peoria Illinois

References:

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

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