Fashion Foundation (Theory)

Paper Code: 
FSD 131
Credits: 
2
Contact Hours: 
30.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

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

Paper Code

Paper Title

FSD 131

 

 

Fashion Foundation

 

 

CO 1 Analyse the fundamentals of fashion

 

CO 2 Explainthe concept of design and design process

 

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

 

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

 

CO 5 Collect 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: – RituBeri, RaghvendraRathore, TarunTahillani

and Sabyasachi Mukherjee

  • Indian Textile Designers :– GeetanjaliKashyap, Satyapaul , RohitBal , Ritu Kumar

 

Essential Readings: 
  1. Stone, E.(2013)The Dynamics of Fashion, New York, Fairchild Publication.
  2. Frings, J.G.(1991) Fashion from Concept to Consumers, New Jearsy, Prentice Hall International.
  3. Sumathi, J.G.(2015) Elements of Fashion and apparel design, New Delhi, New Age International Publisher.
  4. Marshall G.& Hazel O.J.(2004) Individuality in Clothing Selection and Personal appearance ,New Jersey, Pearson Prentice Hall.
  5. Gupta V. &Kaur N.(2010)Comdex fashion design, Vol I, Fashion Concepts, New Delhi, Dreamtech  Press.

 

Academic Year: 
2021-22
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