Fashion Foundation Theory

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 designers
  3. To gain knowledge of the role of fashion designers

                                                                                                  

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, color 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: – Ritu Beri, Raghvendra Rathore,Tarun Tahillani and Sabyasachi Mukherjee
  • Indian Textile Designers :– Geetanjali Kashyap, Satyapaul, Rohit Bal, Ritu Kumar
Essential Readings: 
  1. Stone, E., The Dynamics of fashion, Fairchild Publication, New York, 2001.
  2. Frings, G., Fashion from concept to consumers, Prentice Hall International, New Jersey, 1991
  3. G.J. Sumathi, Elements of fashion and apparel design, New Age International Publisher, Delhi, 2015
References: 
  1. Marshall G. Suzanne, Individuality in Clothing Selection and Personal Appearance, Pearson Prentice Hall r, New Jersey, 2004
  2. Kogent Learning Solutions Inc, Comdex Fashion Design, Vol I, Fashion Concepts, Dreamtech Press, 2010.
Academic Year: 
2019-20
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