(Value Added Elective) FOLK ART & CRAFT (Practical)

Paper Code: 
24VGPM601
Credits: 
2
Contact Hours: 
30.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to impart knowledge of rich and glorious Arts and Crafts of India.

Course Outcomes: 

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24VGPM601
 

 

FOLK ART & CRAFT   (Practical)

 

CO1. Analyze the various folk embroideries in terms of motifs, colours and techniques.   CO2. Analyze the various paintings in terms of motifs, colours and techniques. Develop skills in embroidery and painting.    CO3. Compile comprehensive practical record and submission related to folk art and craft and cultivate verbal communication skills to converse effectively with examiners.   CO4. Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction

 

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

 

 

CONTENT

Study the origin of technique and design with reference to colours, motifs, of different folk embroidered textiles and paintings.                                                                

I: Folk Embroideries                                                   (10 Hours)                             

  • Kantha of  Bengal
  • Pipli Applique of Orissa
  • Toda embroidery of Tamil Nadu
  • Chamba Rumal of Himachal Pradesh

II: Paintings                                                               (10 Hours)                                          

  • Phad of Rajasthan
  • Madhubani Art of Bihar
  • Warli Art of Maharashtra
  • Gond Art of Madhya Pradesh

Create samples 14× 18 size of the folk embroideries and Paintings.

Design and develop any one product in apparel/home furnishing using any of the above techniques.                                                                                        (10 Hours)

 

 

Essential Readings: 
  1. Karolia, A. (2019). Traditional Indian Handcrafted Textiles: History, Techniques, Processes, Design Vol I & II (First Edition). New Delhi: Niyogi Books Pvt. Ltd.
  2. Naik, S.D. (2012). Traditional Embroideries of India, New Delhi: APH Publishing Corporation.
  3. Naik, S.D. (1997). Folk Embroidery and Traditional Handloom Weaving New Delhi: APH Publishing Corporation.

Suggested Readings:

  1. Lehri,R. (1999). Folk Designs from India:Pepin Press
  2. Prakash, K. (1994), Madhubani: Design Point.
  3. Prakash, K. (1994), Paisleys And Other Textiles Designs From India: Design Point.
  4. Gillow, J. & Barnard, N. (2014), Indian Textiles: Thames and Hudson

 

References: 

E-Resources:

  1. https://nios.ac.in/media/documents/244_Folk_art/Theory_Folk_Art_Post-Pages.pdf
  2. https://www.clearias.com/indian-folk-paintings/

 

EXAMINATION SCHEME

Continuous Assessment

Distribution of Marks

(Practical Record/ Submission)

Semester End Exam

Component

Marks

Component

Marks

Component

Marks

Classroom Submission & Practical Record

20

Samples of Embroidery

05

Submission

20

Test

05

Samples of paintings

05

Embroidery

25

Attendance

   05

Product

10

Painting

 

25

Total

30

Total

20

Total

70

 

Academic Year: 
2024-25
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