Department of Fashion Technology                       
                                                   B.A. Pass Course 
                                                    SEMESTER I 
                                                    Basic Design 
                   
                  Code: FST- 101 
                  Credits: 3 
                  Periods/week: 3                                                            45 hrs 
                  Max Marks: 100 
                  (CA: 30 SEE: 70) 
                   
                  Objectives:                                                                 
                     ·   To create awareness of design and its interpretation 
                     ·   To foster appreciation of dress designing 
                  UNIT I                                                                     9 hrs                                                                                                                                                        
                     ·   Design – Definition and understanding  aspects of design 
                     ·   Classification of Design- Structural and Applied  
                     ·   Design process – Concept, research, design exploration & conceptualization, 
                         design development and design worksheet 
                  UNIT II                                                                    9 hrs                                                                                                                                                                                       
                     ·   Elements of Design- 
                            o  Lines – types of lines and application of lines 
                            o  Color – aspects of color, color wheel and color harmonies 
                            o  Texture  -definition, factors  affecting textures 
                            o  Form – space, shape, form and silhouette  
                     ·   Principles of Design-Harmony, Proportion, Balance, Rhythm and Emphasis 
                     ·   Application of elements and principles of design  
                  UNIT III                                                                   9 hrs                                                                                                                                                                                       
                     ·   Fabric Design- 
                            o  Pattern & motifs 
                            o  Types of motif 
                            o  Fabric design in garment construction 
                            o  Effect of fabric design on body 
                  UNIT IV                                                                    9 hrs                                                                                                                                    
                     ·   Figure type and its analysis 
                     ·   Selecting and designing clothing according to figure types 
                  UNIT V                                                                     9 hrs                                                                                               
                     ·   Factors affecting the choice of colors, texture and prints according to the age, size, 
                         personality, complexion and occasion 
                      
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        Books Recommended: 
         
        Essentials Reading: 
          1.    Garthe, Mary., Fashion and color, Rockport Publishers, Manila 
          2.    Chata, Romano., Plan Your Wardrobe New Holland Publisher. 
          3.    Sumathi, G. J., Elements of Fashion and Apparel Design, New Age International    
                  (P)  Ltd 2002. 
          4.    Lyle, Dorothy., Contemporary Clothing, Bennett And Mc Knight  
                 Publishing Company, Peoria Illinois 
           
           
        Reference Books: 
          1.  Bride, M. Whelan., Color Harmony 2, Rockport Publishers, Manila. 
          2.  Bhavani, E., Decorative Designs and Craftsmanship of India, D. B. Taroporevala 
           Sons & Co. Pvt, Ltd Bombay.1968.  
          3.  Sharon, Lee. Tate., Inside Fashion Designer, Harper and Row Publisher, New 
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                                                                 SEMESTER I 
                                                            Drawing & Sketching 
                                                                  Practical (I) 
                       
                      Code: FST- 102 
                      Credits: 2 
                      Periods/week: 3 hrs 
                      Max Marks: 100 
                      (CA: 30 SEE: 70) 
                       
                      Objectives:                                                                                   45 hrs 
                          ·    To enhance the creative skill of drawing & sketching. 
                       
                      Course Content: 
                                                                                                                        10 hrs 
                          ·    Line drawings, object drawing, still life drawing, nature drawing and architectural 
                               drawing  
                          ·    Ideal Body Proportion and Figure types                                               5 hrs 
                          ·    Drawing of block figure – 8 ½, 10 ½ in both male and female                          5 hrs 
                          ·    Drawing a stick figure for both male and female                                      5 hrs 
                          ·    Drawing fashion figures for both male and female with different poses (front, 
                               back, side)                                                                          10 hrs 
                          ·    Dividing the body into various parts using lines- side seam, armhole, jewel-neck 
                               line, panty line, bust line etc.                                                     10 hrs 
                           
                      Books Recommended: 
                        
                      Essentials Reading: 
                         1.    Abling, Bina., Fashion Sketchbook, Parson School of Design & Fashion Institutes 
                               of Technology, Fairchild Publication, New York 2004. 
                         2.      Kathryn, Mc Kelvey & Munslow, Janine., Illustrating Fashion, Blackwell  
                                  Publishing, London 2005 
                       
                      Reference Books: 
                          1.    Allen, Seamen., Fashion Drawing: The Basic Principles, B.T. Batsford Ltd,  
                                 London 2005. 
                         2.    Ireland, Patrick. John., Introduction to Fashion Design, B.T. Batsford Ltd, London 
                               2001. 
                                                                          
                                                                          
                                                                          
                                                                          
                                                                          
                                                                          
                                                                          
                                                                          
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                                                    SEMESTER I 
                                                  Sewing Techniques 
                                                     Practical (II) 
                  Code: FST- 103 
                  Credits: 3 
                  Periods/week: 4                                                            60 hrs 
                  Max Marks: 100 
                  (CA: 30 SEE: 70) 
                   
                  Objectives: 
                     ·   To incorporate the basic stitching techniques 
                     ·   To impart skill in sample making 
                      
                  Course Content: 
                   
                  Basic Hand Stitches –                                                      20 hrs 
                     ·   Temporary – Basting- Even & Uneven, Diagonal, Slip and Pin basting 
                     ·   Permanent – Running, Hemming, Backstitch and Button hole 
                     ·   Hem finishes- Turned & Stitched, Hand finish and Double stitch  
                   
                  Sewing Machines –                                                           8 hrs 
                     ·   Types, main parts & their functions, minor defects and their remedies and correct 
                         sitting posture 
                     ·   Main adjustment while operating sewing machine, special attachment and their 
                         use of different threads and needles for various fabrics  
                     ·   Operating the machine 
                   
                  Machine Stitches -                                                         32 hrs 
                     ·   Seams- Topstitch seam, Lapped seam, Strap seam, Run n fell seam and French 
                         seam 
                     ·   Seam Finishes- Pinked, Edge stitched, Double stitched, Overcast, Herringbone 
                         and Bound  seam 
                     ·   Fullness – Pleats- Knife Pleats, Inverted pleats and Accordion pleats 
                                     Darts- Single dart and Double dart 
                                     Tucks- Pin, Cross, Diamond and Scalloped 
                     ·   Facing – Simple and Shaped facing 
                     ·   Bindings – Single bias and Double bias 
                     ·   Placket-Continuous wrap placket and Two piece placket 
                     ·   Pocket –Inseam pocket, Kurta pocket and Patch pocket 
                     ·   Fasteners -Buttons and Hooks and Zipper 
                     ·   Trimmings –Lace and  Braid 
                    
                   
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