Indian Textiles (Project)

Paper Code: 
CFSD 304
Credits: 
2
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to -

1.     Understand the evolution and development of traditional Indian textiles.

2.     Foster appreciation of traditional Indian Textiles.

Course Outcomes (COs):

Course

Learning outcomes

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment

Strategies

COURSE CODE

Course Title

CFSD 304

 

Indian Textiles (Project)

 

The Students will be able to:

 

      CO.107  Formulate craft documentation

 CO.108 Analyze the production technique of traditional Indian Textiles

 CO.109 Create accessory (scarf) using traditional textiles

  CO. 110 Identify the consumer choice of traditional textile

  CO. 111 Identify a specific embroidery style of India on the basis of colours, motifs and layout.

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

Learning activities for the students: Self-learning assignments, report writing (Detailed document) and display presentation

Assessment tasks will include Class Test, Semester end examinations, and Student presentations

 

 

 

 

Course Content

●     Select any one textile from the following and document

o      Indian Embroidery

o      Resist Dyed Textile

o      Hand Printed Textile

o      Painted Textile

o      Woven Textile

●        Details of Craft documentation:

o    Refer books on Traditional Indian Textiles and draw 10 motifs (Outline drawings) of the selected traditional craft on A4 size white ivory sheet.

o    Select any 1 motif from the 10 motifs and render it in colour according to the technique of production

o    Detailed description of the craft in terms of-

▪          History, place, craftsmen

▪          Raw material, tools, techniques, product (show technical details through sketch) and process

▪          Present status of the craft

▪          Role of designers to uplift the craft

●        Collect visuals that depict the different traditional textile and application of that textile in contemporary apparel. Students can use the following methods to collect visuals: Old magazines/ Internet/ Local markets/ Government Emporiums/ Handloom Fairs/ Take photo of your personal products.

●        Prepare a scarf of any of the following traditional technique of production and study the consumer choice

o      Indian Embroidery

o      Resist Dyed Textile

o      Hand Printed Textile

o      Painted Textile 

 

 

Examination Scheme

 

Continuous Assessment

Semester End Exam

Component

Marks

Component

Marks

Student Teacher Interaction

10

Portfolio & Product

40

Presentation

15

CA Test

Viva Voce

15

Portfolio

10

Presentation

5

Viva Voce

5

Total

30

Total

70

 

 

 

Essential Readings: 

●        Karolia, A. (2019). Traditional Indian Handcrafted Textiles: History, Techniques, Processes, Design Vol I & II (First Edition). New Delhi: Niyogi Books Pvt. Ltd.

●        Naik, S.D. (2012). Traditional Embroideries of India, New Delhi: APH Publishing Corporation.

●        Crill, R.(1999). Indian Embroidery, New Delhi: Prakash Book Depot.

●        Bhatnagar, P. (2006). Traditional Indian Costumes & Textiles. Chandigarh, Abhishek Publications.  

●        Rai, I. (2008). Indian Embroidery and Textiles (First Edition). Jodhpur: Books Treasure.

●        Naik, S.D. (1997). Folk embroidery and traditional handloom weaving, New Delhi: APH Publishing Corporation.

●        Gillow, J. (1993). Traditional Indian Textiles, London: Thames & Hudson Ltd.

●        Mehta (1970). Masterpieces of Indian Textiles, Mumbai: Taraporevala Publishing Industries Pvt. Ltd.

●        Kothari, G. (1995). Colourful Textiles of Rajasthan, Jaipur Publishing House.

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