Fashion Foundation

Paper Code: 
FSD 131
Credits: 
02
Contact Hours: 
30.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 
  1. To understand the dynamics of fashion
  2. To comprehend a design vocabulary as an essential tool for practicing as a designer
  3. To gain knowledge of the role of fashion designers

 

Course Outcomes (COs):

 

Course

Learning outcome (at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course Title

FSD 131

 

 

Fashion Foundation

 

 

CO 1Analyse the fundamentals of fashion

CO 2Explain the concept of design and design process

CO 3Analyse basic design ideas relating to elements and principles of design

CO 4Evaluate the designing and selection of clothing according to different aspect

CO 5Collect the various fashion and textile designer in terms of contribution in fashion and textile industry

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures, Power point presentation, Tutorials, Discussion

Learning activities for the students:

Self-learning assignments, Effective questions, Quiz, Topic presentation, Giving tasks, Students presentation

Class test, Assignments, Semester end examination

 

6.00
Unit I: 
Fundamentals of Fashion
  • Fashion terminology
  • Theories of fashion
  • Principles of fashion
  • Fashion cycle
  • Factors influencing fashion movements
  • Fashion forecasting

 

6.00
Unit II: 
Introduction to Design
  • Sources of design
  • Classification of design: structural and decorative design
  • Introduction to motif, design, repeat and layout

 

6.00
Unit III: 
Elements and principles of Design
  • Elements of design: line, shape, form, colour and texture                                      
  • Principles of design: balance, proportion, rhythm, emphasis and harmony.

 

6.00
Unit IV: 
Designing and selection of clothing according to:
  • Age
  • Sex
  • Season
  • Occasion and occupation
  • Complexion and figure

 

6.00
Unit V: 
Study of the designer in terms of introduction, education, specialty, brand/label, contribution to fashion, product range, outlets and collection showcase
  • Indian Fashion Designers: –Gaurav Gupta, Manish Malhotra, Tarun Tahillani,  Raguvendra Rathore, Masaba Gupta, Ritu Beri.  Sabyasachi Mukharjee, Manish Arora
  • Indian Textile Designers: – Sandeep Khosla, Satya Paul , Rohit Bal , Ritu Kumar, Anita Dongre. Sanjay Garg

 

Essential Readings: 

Suggested Text Books:

  • Stone, E. (2013) The Dynamics of Fashion, New York, Fairchild Publication.
  • Sumathi, J.G. (2015) Elements of Fashion and apparel design, New Delhi, New Age International Publisher.
  • Stone E. (2017) In Fashion, Fairchild Books Publisher.
  • Emily A., Baudis M., Woodcock P. (2015), The Fashion Encyclopaedia .A Visual Resource for Terims, Technique and styles, Barrons, China New York.

Suggested Reference Books:

  • Frings, J.G. (1991) Fashion from Concept to Consumers, New Jearsy, Prentice Hall International.
  • Marshall G.& Hazel O.J.(2004) Individuality in Clothing Selection and Personal appearance ,New Jersey, Pearson Prentice Hall.
  • Gupta V. & Kaur N. (2010) Comdex fashion design, Vol I, Fashion Concepts, New Delhi, Dreamtech Press.

E-Resources:

●  https://www.subhartidde.com/slms/BFA(F)-%20101%20CC1%20Concepts%20of%20Fashion.pdf

 

●  https://www.hamstech.com/principles-and-elements-of-fashion-designing

 

Academic Year: 
2023-24
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