TEXTILE DESIGN (PRACTICAL)

Paper Code: 
DFSD 502 A
Credits: 
2
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 
  1. To learn the process of designing through motif development.
  2. To foster an understanding of design for developing a product
Unit I: 
COURSE CONTENT
  • Conversion of shapes from natural  to stylized, geometric & abstract                                                                                                    20 hrs
  • Natural shape to be converted to (at least 5) different forms of stylized, geometrical and abstract.
  • Organizing these shapes in a given area to create “Motif”

 

  • Product development : Conceptualizing theme board/mood board, interpreting theme board in line with element and principle of design                                                                                       

 

Develop one product range on selected theme for each of the following                                                                                        40hrs

 

  • Furnishing for office purpose (sheer, curtain, carpet, upholstery, cushion cover, mats etc.)    
  • Home Furnishing (curtain, bed sheet, pillow cover, floor covering, quilt etc
Essential Readings: 
  1. Phyllis, G. Tortora., Understanding Textile, (2nd Edition), Mc Millan Co.,USA 1987.
  2. Gulrajani M.L. and Gupta D: Natural dyes and their application to textiles, IIT Delhi.
  3. Yates, M., Textiles: A Handbook of Designers, WW Norton Publishing Company.
  4. Prakash., Traditional Indian Motifs, The Design Point, Bombay.
  5. Sumathi, G.J. “Elements of Fashion and Apparel Design” New Age International Publishers,  New Delhi, 2002.
References: 
  1. Rubin, L.G.,(1976) The World of Fashion, Canfield press publication, Sans Francisco.
  2. Meller., Textile Designs, Thames and Hunson Ltd., London.

 

 

Academic Year: 
2018-19
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