Clothing Studies (Theory)

Paper Code: 
GFSD 101A
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to -

  1. Analyze origin and theories of clothing.
  2. Construct the psychological and social aspects of clothing in social situations.

 

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GFSD 101A

 

Clothing Studies                               (Theory)

 

The Students will be able to:

  1. Analyse the concept of clothing
  2. Relate psychology with clothing behavior
  3.  Assess selection of clothing for different age and impact of colours
  4. Relate the importance of society and clothing according to class
  5. Evaluate selection of clothing according to factors influenced by social and economy
  6. Determine application of clothing and self

Approach in teaching: Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Power Point Presentations, Informative videos

Learning activities for the students: Self-learning assignments, Effective questions, presentations

Assessment tasks will include Class Test on the topics, Semester end examinations, /Quiz, Student presentations, and assignments

 

 

 

 

 

12.00
Unit I: 
Origin of Clothing
  • Theories of clothing- Theory of modesty, immodesty, protection, adornment, combined need theory, other theories in fashion
  • Nonverbal communication
  • Clothing Symbolism: clothing symbols, sending and receiving clothing messages
  • Clothing & Impressions: first four minutes, first impression, halo effect, stereotyping, perceptions

 

12.00
Unit II: 
Clothing Psychology
  • Effects of Clothing:
    • Physical Comfort
    • Mood and Behavior
    • Personality and self-concept
    • Conformity
  • Individual Values, interests and attitude
  • Psychological impact of colour

 

12.00
Unit III: 
Clothing and Wearer
  • Clothing and the age of wearer:
    • Infants and children
    • Adolescents
    • Adult
    • Elderly

 

12.00
Unit IV: 
Clothing and Society
  • Religion and Culture
  • Occupation
  • Ceremonies and occasions
  • Clothing & class distinction

 

12.00
Unit V: 
Clothing & Physical self
  • Clothes & physical well being
  • Clothing according to figure types and illusion

 

Essential Readings: 
  • Vikas Gupta, Navneet Kaur (2012), Comdex Fashion Design Vol 2: Ensembles for Your Body Type, Dreamtech Biztantra, New Delhi
  • Marilyn, J, Horn.(1981) The Second Skin (3rd Edition), Houghton Miffin Company, London.
  • Marshall , Suzanne G. (2004), Individuality in Clothing Selection and Personal Appearance, Pearson, Prentice Hall, London
  • Mary Kefgen, (1976) In clothing selection & personal appearance, The Macmillan, Company New York.
  • Elizabeth Rouse, (1999) Understanding Fashion, London , Blackwell Science Ltd.,1999

 

Academic Year: 
2021-22
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