Fashion Foundation (Theory)

Paper Code: 
24FSD131
Credits: 
02
Contact Hours: 
30.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to understand the dynamics of fashion, comprehend a design vocabulary as an essential tool for practicing as a designer and develop knowledge of the role of Fashion Designers

Course Outcomes: 

 

Course outcome (at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course Title

24FSD131

Fashion Foundation

(Theory)

CO1 Analyse the fundamentals of fashion

CO2 Explain the concept of design and design process

CO3 Analyse basic design ideas  relating to elements and principles of design

CO4 Evaluate the  designing and selection of clothing according to different aspect

CO5 Identify various fashion and textiles designers in terms of their contribution in the field of fashion and textiles

CO6 Contribute effectively in course specific interaction

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

 

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, TarunTahillani, Raguvendra Rathore, Masaba Gupta, RituBeri. SabyasachiMukharjee, Manish Arora
  • Indian Textile Designers: – Sandeep Khosla, SatyaPaul , RohitBal , Ritu Kumar, Anita Dongre. Sanjay Garg
Essential Readings: 
  1. Stone, E. (2013) The Dynamics of Fashion, New York, Fairchild Publication.
  2. Sumathi, J.G. (2015) Elements of Fashion and apparel design, New Delhi, New Age International Publisher.
  3. Stone E. (2017) In Fashion, Fairchild Books Publisher.
  4. Emily A., Baudis M., Woodcock P. (2015), The Fashion Encyclopaedia .A Visual Resource for Terims, Technique and styles, Barrons, China New York

Suggested Readings:

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

 

References: 
  1. https://www.subhartidde.com/slms/BFA(F)-%20101%20CC1%20Concepts%20of%20Fashion.pdf
  2. https://www.hamstech.com/principles-and-elements-of-fashion-designing
  3. https://purushu.com/2010/08/elements-of-design-in- fashion.html#:~:text=Basic%20elements%20of%20design%20in,harmony%2C%20variety%2C%20and%20rhythm.
Academic Year: 
2024-25
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