FASHION STYLING

Paper Code: 
GFSD 201A
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

Course Objectives:

This course will enable the students to -

  1. Give the depths knowledge of  fashion industry through understanding the role of styling
  2. Acquaint with basics of styling skills

 

Course Outcomes (COs):

Course

Learning outcomes

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment

Strategies

Paper Code

Paper Title

GFSD 201A

 

Fashion Styling (Theory)

 

The Students will be able to:

 

CO59. Recognize the role of the fashion stylist within different areas of the fashion industry.

CO60. Identify the elements and processes which go into the creation of a styled image.

CO61. Apply the relationships between fashion, self and identity

CO62. Compare and contrast the interrelationships of fashion apparel and body silhouettes.

CO63. Evaluate effectively the existing wardrobe and justify new purchases appropriate to the client’s lifestyle

Approach in teaching: Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Power Point Presentations, Informative videos

Learning activities for the students: Self-learning assignments, Effective questions, presentations, Field trips

Assessment tasks will include Class Test on the topics, Semester end examinations, /Quiz, Student presentations, and assignments

 

 

 

 

12.00
Unit I: 
Fashion Stylist
  • Fashion Awareness, Fashion communication and culture, Contextual studies, Fashion referencing
  • Sectors within styling: Editorial styling, Commercial styling, Still-life styling, Personal styling, Wardrobe Styling, Corporate Styling, Catalogue Styling, Show Styling Photographic Styling, Merchandise Styling
  • Role and responsibilities of a fashion stylist
  • Careers in Fashion Styling
12.00
Unit II: 
Psychological influences of clothing

        

  • How dress affects behavior
  • First Impression
  • Non verbal Communication: First impression
  • Verbal Communication: Halo Effect Self Concept & Image
12.00
Unit III: 
Application of design in styling
  • Fashion fundamentals and terminology
  • Design elements and principles of design in dressing
  • Principles of illusions in dressing
12.00
Unit IV: 
Dressing according to figures
  • Body and Figure Types
  • Body Proportions
  • Figure types & problems
  • Figure analysis- identifying your physical self and facial feature   
12.00
Unit V: 
Identifying clothing needs and wardrobe planning
  • Wardrobe analysis and organization
  • Elements of a basic wardrobe
  • Tips of garment maintenance
  • Preview of apparel/ accessory stores ad brands in context to style, size and budget
  • Optimizing wardrobe
Essential Readings: 
  •  Assey. Mc, Jacqueline and Clare Buckley (2011), Basics Fashion Design 08: Styling, Switzerland, AVA Publishing SA
  • Marshall, Suzanne G., (2004) Individuality in Clothing Selection and Personal Appearance, Pearson,      Prentice Hall, London
  • Vikas Gupta, Navneet Kaur, (2012) Comdex Fashion Design Vol 2: Ensembles for Your Body   Type, Dreamtech Biztantra, New Delhi.
  •  Frings, G., (1991) Fashion from concept to consumers, Prentice Hall International, New Jersey.
  •  Sandhu.A.,(2015) Indian Fashion: Tradition, Innovation, Style, London: Bloomsbury Books.
  •  Alfano, Yoham, (2009) The Secret of Style: Your Cmplete Guide to Dressing Your best Every Day, Instyle.
  •  Piras, Roetzel, (2002) Ladies: A Guide to Fashion and Style, Dumont Monte Verlag, Cologne.
  •  Mulari, Mary, (2001) Acessories with Style, Lola, West Indies: Krause Publications.
  • Kogent Learning Solutions Inc, (2010) Comdex Fashion Design, Vol I, Fashion Concepts,   Dreamtech  Press.
  • Sumathi, G.J.( 2002 )“Elements of Fashion and Apparel Design” New Age International Publishers,  New Delhi.

 

 

Academic Year: 
2020-21
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