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Clothing Studies (Theory)
Course Objectives:
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.
Course Outcomes (COs):
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GFSD 101A
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Clothing Studies (Theory)
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The Students will be able to: CO.1 Analyse the concept of clothing CO.2 Relate psychology with clothing behavior CO.3 Assess selection of clothing for different age and impact of colours CO.4 Relate the importance of society and clothing according to class CO.5 Evaluate selection of clothing according to factors influenced by social and economy CO.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
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● Theories of clothing- Theory of modesty, immodesty, protection, adornment, combined need theory
● Nonverbal communication
● Clothing Symbolism: clothing symbols, sending and receiving clothing messages
● Clothing & Impressions: first four minutes, first impression, stereotyping, perceptions
● Effects of Clothing:
o Physical Comfort
o Mood and Behaviour
o Personality and self-concept
● Conformity
● Individual Values, interests and attitude
● Psychological impact of colour
● Clothing and the age of wearer:
o Infants and children
o Adolescents
o Adult
o Elderly
● Religion and Culture
● Occupation
● Ceremonies and occasions
● Clothing & class distinction
● Clothes & physical well being
● Clothing according to figure types and illusion
Suggested Text Books:
● 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
Suggested Reference Books:
● Mary Kefgen, (1976) In clothing selection & personal appearance, The Macmillan, Company New York.
● Elizabeth Rouse, (1999) Understanding Fashion, London, Blackwell Science Ltd.,1999
