B.A.

in Fashion Design & Technology

COURSE STRUCTURE

1st Semester
1. Fashion World including the History & Evolution of Fashion (Theory)
2. Basic Design & Sketching (Practical)
3. Basic Principles of Garment Technology (Practical)
4. Design Ideas (Practical)
2nd Semester
1. Fashion Illustration (Practical)
2. Textile Science & Fabric Artistry (Theory)
3. Drafting, Adaptation & Clothing Construction (Practical)
4. Introduction to Computer & Computer Aided Design (Theory & Practical)
3rd Semester
1. Pattern Making & Garment Production (Practical)
2. Fabric Production & Adornment Techniques (Practical)
3. Fashion illustration & application (Practical)
4. Fashion Marketing & Merchandising (Theory)
4th Semester
1. Apparel Production & Quality Control (Theory)
2. Development of Foundation Skill (Practical)
3. Accessory Design (Practical)
4. Fashion Forecasting (Practical)
There will be Summer Training at the end of 4th Semester.
5th Semester
1. Advance Garment Making Techniques (Practical)
2. Fashion Management and Entrepreneurship (Theory)
3. Special Event Management for Fashion Industry (Practical)
4. Costume Designing (Practical)
6th Semester (Project)
1. Fashion Art & Photography
2. Portfolio Development
3. Range Development
(Garment + Training Report + File, Presentation)
 First Year
Paper I: Fashion World including History & Evolution of Fashion
Course Objective:
 To familiarize students with fashion terminologies and to have a proper knowledge of the
process with which fashion has evolved through different ages.
 To make students aware of world costume.
 To get a close look at the work of various Indian as well as western designers.
Course Contents
Unit-1
(a) Fashion Terminology
(b) Fashion Theories & Fashion Cycle
Unit-2
Study of Indian costumes:
(i) Costumes of Gujarat (ii) Costumes of Karnataka & Kerala
(iii) Costumes of UP and MP (iv) Costumes of Rajasthan
(v) Costumes of Kashmir (vi) Costumes of Punjab
(vii) Costumes of Himachal Pradesh
Unit-3
Study of World Costume
(i) Costumes of Ancient Egypt (ii) Costumes of Greek Civilization
(iii) Costumes of Japan (iv) Costumes of China
(v) Costumes of North America
Unit-4
20th Century Fashion
(i) Significant Development Decade-wise
(ii) Designers – Important Indian and International Designers and their
contribution.
(iii) Development of Fashion Industry.
Teaching / Learning Methodology
 Demonstration, Lecture, Presentation through latest learning aids.
Reference Material:
1. A History of Costumes in the West – Boucher
2. 20th Century Fashion – Peacock J.
3. Fashion Costume & Culture – Encyclopedia in 5 volumes
4. Designer From Haute Coutre to Merchandising – Maria Castanleno

Paper II : BASIC DESIGN & SKETCHING

Course Objective
 To develop the skill of free hand drawing and sketching, in order to visualize and analyze,
observe and communicate ideas and concepts.
 To understand the basics of free hand perspective drawing.
 To understand and communicate through drawing, the principles governing the visual
phenomena as perceived by the human eyes.
 To understand the basic principles of design and color concepts.
Course contents
Basic Deign
Unit 1 : Introduction to design, Types of designs, Principles of design, Elements of design, Basic
shapes, Basic lines
Unit 2 : Color theory, What is color, Dimensions of color, Psychology of colors, Different color
schemes, Color key chart, Designer's guide to colors
Unit 3 : Enlargements of prints, Design patterns

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Sketching
Unit 1: Introduction to fashion sketching, Basic pencil shading, Rules of perspective, Still life
Unit 2: Fashion figure proportions, Basic block with measurement s according to fashion figure,
Flashing of block figure-front, back, side and three-fourth views, Photo analysis
Unit 3 : Basic figure forms
Unit 4 : Fashion heads, Facial features, Different hair styles, Quick sketching
Teaching / learning methodology
 Demonstration, Lecture, Presentation through latest learning aides.
Reference materials
1. Fashion Sketch Book by Beena Abling
2. Fashion Drawing Designs; Magazine of Thailand
3. Fashion Drawing- The Basic Principles by Anne Allen and Julion Seama
4. Fashion Design Drawing & Presentation by Patckic, J. Ireland

Paper III : BASIC PRINCIPLES OF GARMENT TECHNOLOGY

Course Objective
 To give an overview of the process of garment manufacturing and industrial equipments. .
 Forces on the fundamental principles of garment construction.
 To learn the basic production operation, which are used in the construction of apparels
(seams, hems, facings, darts, plackets, interfacing etc)
 To learn additional production operations such as sleeves, collars, zippers, closures,
pockets, bias, lining, etc.
 To give the knowledge of finishing and inspection operations in the manufacturing of
garments.
Course Contents
Unit 1
 A brief overview of garment manufacturing [Design Study, Sample Garments,
Costing, Preparing For Products]
 Terminology of garment manufacturing
 Measuring-
System, Chart, Eight Head Theory, Bodylines, Measuring Devices,
Marking Devices, Sheers and Scissors
 Drafting and technique of pattern making-
Paper Pattern, Drafting and Grading, Basic Drafting Blocks
 Marker planning [lay -out]
Unit 2
 Sewing machine and its components: Types of Machines, Components and Uses (Needle,
Throat Plate, Pressing Foot, Sewing Thread etc),
 Stitches and seams and Machine with uses
 Basic product operations : Darts ,Tucks, 'Pleats, Gathers, Shirring, Smocking~ Ruffles,
Facing, Plackets, Interlacing; etc
 Additional product operation : Collars, Sleeves, Pockets, Belts and Bands (Elastic), Cuffs
Closures (Zipper, Button and Holes, Hooks and Eyes, Snaps, Fasteners)
Unit 3
 Pressing and Equipments:
 Garment finishing & inspection: Attaching buttons, Marking, Sewing, Labels, Cleaning,
Final, Touches, Fitting, Quality, Measurements, Viewing 'The Garment, Quality Standard.
 Packing & Shipping.
Unit 4
 Drafting of Basic blocks ' Bodice, Skirt, Sleeve, Trousers.
Practical
 Basic seams & stitches- Hand & Machines
 Basic product operations
 Additional project operation

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Teaching / Learning methodology
 Lecture, Demonstration, Presentation through latest learning aides, Visit to garment
industries.
Reference Materials
 Garment Technology for Fashion Designers - by Gerry Cooklin
 Sewing For the Apparel Industry - by Claire Shaeffer
 Patter Cutting for Lingerie, Beach Wear and Leisure Wear – by Ann Hagger
 Reader Digest's Sewing Apparel

Paper IV : DESIGN IDEAS

Course Objective
 To develop understanding and articulation of ideas.
 To know about different types of design elements for making a garment.
 To develop understanding of tangible and intangible aspects of elements of design
(physical characteristics such as material, position, orientation etc. emotive qualities and
symbolism).
 To develop techniques of design.
Course contents
Unit 1 : What Is Fashion Design, Designer's Role & Developing A Line, Sources & Inspiration, Facts
of A Successful Design
Unit 2: Types of Silhouettes, Types of Collars, Types of Sleeves, Types of Trousers, Types of
Skirts, Types of Pleats, Frills And Flounces
Unit 3: Types of Trims, Laces, Buttons, Fasteners
Unit 4: Figure Analysis and Correction
Practical:
Silhouettes Folder, Collar & Sleeve Folder, Trousers & Skirt Folder, Lace Folder, Button Folder
Teaching: / Learning: Methodology
 Demonstration, Lecture, Presentation through transparencies & L.C.D. projector,
Interaction with students.
Reference materials
1. Design Ideas & Accessories - Ritu Bhargava
2. Encyclopedia of Fashion Details - Patrick J Ireland
3. Inside Fashion Design - Sharon Lee Tate
4. Fashion Design-
5 From Concept to Consumer - Gini Stephens Frings

SECOND SEMESTER
Paper I : FASHION ILLUSTRATION
Course Objective
 To help to draw the basic elements in children's wear figures.
 To be able to express the air of innocence and the nature of youth on paper.
 To add more dynamic, playful, yet awkward nuances to the full-front, three quarter turned,
and profile poses for children.
 To have an in depth knowledge of different color mediums.
 To be able to sketch free hand from life
Course contents
Unit-1: Fabric Representation: Illustration of different fabrics: silk, satin, cotton, chiffons,
georgettes, crepes, jutes etc.
Unit-2: Designer sketching & Fashion Illustration : Matching pose to garment, attitude in pose,
illustration & design, stylization for design.
Unit-3 : Garment and Garment details

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Unit-4: Use of different colour media: shading pencils, water & poster colors, steadtlers, Charcoal
pencils & water proof ink.
Unit-5: Drawing Accessories
Unit-6: Model Drawing
Unit-7: Range Development: Campus wear, Office wear, Party wear, Beach wear, Fusion wear.
Reference material:
i. Fashion Sketch Book - Beena Abling
ii. Model Drawing - Beena Abling
iii. Innovative Fashion Sketching - RIta Gersten
iv. The Use Of Markers In Fashion Illustration -Modezcichnen Mit Markern

Paper II : TEXTILE SCIENCE & FABRIC ARTISTRY

Course Objective
 To understand basic unit of textile
 To under stand yarn production
 To have a knowledge of different fibers and their qualities
 To develop the skill of motif designing and it's placements
 To have a proper understanding of traditional Indian fabrics
 To use learn different types of embroidery simple as well as traditional
Course Contents
Unit 1: Theory: Introduction To Textile, Fibers - Classification and Identification, Properties of
Fibers, Yarn Formation, Traditional Textiles Of India, Dying & Printing
Unit 2: Practical: Crouquies, Block Printing, Fabric Printing, Tie & Dye, Stencil Printing, Screen
Printing, Emboss Printing, Batik Printing, Fabric Painting, Basic Hand Stitches, Traditional
Indian Embroideries
(Gujrati, Kantha, Rajesthani, Phulkari, Chikankari, Kasuti, Kashmiri, and Bihari Kashidakari)
Teaching / Learning Methodology
 Demonstration, Lecture, Presentation through latest learning aides.
Reference Materials
1. From Fiber To Fabric by Corbnen
2. Traditional Textile by Savitri Pandit
3. Encyclopedia Of Textile
4. Vastra Vigyan by Bela Bhargava
5. Textile of India by Durga Deulkar

Paper III : DRAFTING, ADAPTATION & CLOTHING CONSTRUCTION

Course Objective
 To develop the skill of dress making
 To understand the basic drafting of different garments on standard body measurements.
 To learn the techniques of dart manipulation
 To work with the variations of different drafting blocks
Course Contents
Practical
Unit-1: Basic adult bodice block, Dart Manipulation and Position of Darts, Bodice Style, Paneled
Bodice, Positioning Buttons And Button Holes, Plackets, Neckline Shaping, Facing, Halter
Top, Waist Coat ,Baic Shirt Block, Basic Shirt Sleeve Block, Dress Block
Unit 2: Basic Peter Pan Collar, Roll Peter Pan Collar, One Pieces Shirt Collar, Stand Collar, Sailor
Collar, Grown-On Collar
Unit 3: Sleeve Patterns, Basic Sleeve Block, Semi Fitted Sleeve Block, Tightly Fitted Sleeve, Set -
In Sleeve Style, Bishop Sleeve, Leg O Mutton Sleeve, Two Piece Sleeve, Plain Short
Sleeve, Bell Sleeve Or Gathered, Kimono Sleeve
Unit 4: Basic Shirt Block, Circular Skirt, Semi Circular Skirt, Four Gore Skirt, Skirt With Yoke, Skirt
With Flounce, Six Gore Skirt, Skirt With Inverted Pleats, Skirt With Box Pleats, Skirt With
Knife Pleats, Skirt With In-Set Pleats'
Unit 5: Trouser block, Jacket block, Lingerie

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Unit-6: Male bodice & variation, Male sleeve block & variation, Some additional features of male
garments, drafting of 'Churidar' Kurta, Jacket, Coat.
Unit-7: Drafting trough latest, Drafting Software.
Teaching / Learning methodology: Demonstration, Presentation through latest learning aides,
Supervision of student's work
Reference Materials
-Pattern Cutting Made Easy - Gillian Holman
- Designing Patterns - Hilary Campwell
- Pattern Cutting For Woman's'Outwear - Gerry Cookling
- Pattern Cutting - Ann Hagger

Paper IV : INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS & CAD

Course Objective
The term computer has found its way into practically every discipline and the field of fashion
design is no exception. So it has become an absolute necessity to for all to have a working
knowledge of computer applications. This course aims at building the foundation of C.A.D. by
teaching the fundamental of computers.
Course Contents
Unit-1: Introduction: Fundamentals of Computer
Unit 2: Operating system
Unit 3: Introduction to Windows, MS- Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Unit-4: Introduction to CAD, Fundamentals of CAD process, Applications for design.
Unit-5: CorelDraw:
(i) Design a composition of geometrical shapes
(ii) Design a jewellery set – traditional / contemporary
(iii) Design prints – Abstract, Traditional etc.
(iv) Draping the croquie in different outfits with accessories.
Unit-6: Photoshop
Fabric rendering, Draping of garments with different filters, Design a mood board according to the
theme, Picking up of costume warn a famous fashion model and scan the figure and redesign the
texture and colour of the dress.
Teaching / learning methodology
 Lecture/demonstration, Presentation through latest learning aides, Presentation by
students, Project
Reference Materials
Relevant volumes of BPB publications.

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 THIRD SEMESTER

Paper I : PATTERN MAKING & GARMENT PRODUCTION

Course Objective.
 To learn to make the pattern for different variety of women's wear according to standard
body measurements
 To prepare the pattern for the final project (women's wear traditional, western and fusion)
 To make the garment according to the pattern
 To know the draping of garment on dummies.
Course Contents
Practical
 Pattern Making Of Sleeve According To The Design & Measurement And It's Production
 Pattern Making Of Bodice Block According To The Design & Measurement And It's
Production
 Pattern Making Of Skirt According To The Design & Measurement And It's Production
 Pattern Making Of Trouser According To The Design & Measurement And It's Production
 Pattern Making Of Jacket According To The Design & Measurement And It's Production
 Pattern Making Of One Piece Dress According To The Design & Measurement And It's
Production
Teaching / Learning Methodology
 Demonstration
 Presentation through latest learning aides. . Supervision of student's work
Reference Materials
- Pattern Cutting Made Easy - Gillian Holman
- Designing Patterns - Hilary Campwell
- Pattern Cutting For Woman's Out wear - Gerry Cookling
- Pattern Cutting - Ann Hagger

Paper II : FABRIC PRODUCTION & ADORNMENT TECHNIQUES

Course Objective
 To get an in-depth knowledge of the various stages involved in the making and finishing of
a fabric.
 To generate the ability to identify different fabrics.
 To be familiar with elementary weaving
 To know about care and maintenance of fabrics
 To learn advance adornment techniques
Course Contents
Unit-1: Identification of Fabrics
Unit 2: Finishing: What Is Finishing, Factors In Finishing, Costs Of Finishing,
Stages of Finishing: Fiber Finishes, Yarn Finishes, Fabric Finishes
 Types of Finishing
Shape & Retentive Finishes, Wrinkle Resistant Finishes, Water Repellency, Water Proofing
Absorbency Finishes, Soil Repellency, Soil Release, Flame Retardants, Mildew Proofing,
Anti Bacterial Finishes, Slip Resistance, Antistatic Finishes, Heat Reflectant Finishes, Foam
Laminating, Fabric To Fabric Bonding,
 General Finishes
Beetling, Bleaching, Blowing & Crabbing, Breaking, Burling, Calendaring, Embossing,
Carbonization, Flocking Inspection, Mending, Napping, Scouring, Shearing, Seizing
Singeing, Shrinkage control
Unit-3
Weaving : Definition of weaving, Considerations while weaving, Color consideration, Yarn
selection, Weave structure, Drafting & lifting plan, Denting, Self, Weave report, Warping, Notation
system(graphs)

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Types of weaves:
 Plain Weave : Notation & Fabrics Made Through Plain Weave
 Hopsack Or Matte Weave : Notation & Fabrics Made
 Twill Weave : Notation, Derivation & Fabrics Made
 Satin & Sateen : Derivation & Fabrics Made
 Fancy Weave : Fabric Specifications Making Particulars
Summery
Unit-4: Care & Maintenance of Fabrics: Color fastness test, Stain removal, Storage, Maintenance
of clothes, Dry cleaning, Use of starches & white agents
Unit-5: Aari work, Machine Embroidery
Practical
 Weaving samples, Aari work samples, Machine embroidery samples
Teaching / Learning Methodology
 Lecture, Demonstration, Presentation through latest learning aides, Visit to weaving
industries.
Reference Materials
Introduction To Textile - by Marry L. Cowan.
Textile Fiber To Fabric - by Bemard. P. Coman
Hand Book Of Textile Design - by Jacquic Wilson
Vastra Vigyan - by Bela Bhargava

Paper III : FASHION ILLUSTRATION & APPLICATION

Course Objective
 Advancement of the first semester program. After mastering the female crquies,
students will now learn to draw male croquies.
 To learn how to draw and create a generic type of male figure for fashion.
Course Contents
Unit-1: Male Fashion figure proportions, Basic block with measurement s according to male
fashion figure, flashing of male block figure-front, back, side and three-fourth views, Photo
analysis
Unit-2: Basic Figure Forms
Unit-3: Male Fashion Heads, Male Facial Features, Male Hair Styles
Unit-4: Designer Sketching & Fashion Illustration
Unit-5: Drawing Flats & Specs for Male Garments
Unit-6: Range Development For Male Garments, Sports Wear, Period Look, Office Wear, Casual
Wear, Traditional Indian Wear, Mix And Match Wear
Unit-7: Drawing Flats & Specs.
Reference Materials
-Fashion Illustration Men - Patrick J Ireland
-Fashion Sketch Book - Beena Abling
-Fashion Drawing Designs - Magazine Of Thailand
-Fashion Drawing- The Basic Principles - Anne Allen And Julion Seam
Teaching / Learning methodology
Lecture, Presentation through latest learning aides, Field trips, Interaction with students
Reference Materials
Fashion From Concept To Consumer- G.S. Frings
Modem Marketing - R.S.N. Pillai And Kongawalan
Fashion Buying - Helen
Fashion Merchandising - Stone

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 Paper IV : FASHION MARKETING & MERCHANDISING
Course Objective
 To understand the basic concept and objectives of merchandising
 To investigate the that principles that underpin the fashion marketing and merchandising
concept development and adaptation.
 To provide the theory and practice of fashion marketing and promotional processes.
Course Contents
Unit-1: Marketing: Concept, Objective, Task, Product & Services Marketing Philosophy, Market
Segmentation, Marketing Strategies, Market Opportunities, Four Ps of Marketing,
Export/Import Policies, International marketing.
Unit-2: Introduction to Merchandising, Role of Merchandiser, Fashion Business, Language Of
Fashion Business, Foreign Fashion Business Procedures, Leading International Designers
And Their Labels
Unit-3: Merchandising For Profits, Direct / Indirect Expenses, Terms of Sale, Different Types of
Discounts, Calculation Of Material Cost, Accounting
Unit-4: Interpreting Customer Demand, Developing A Fashion Image, Types Of Buyers, Buying In
Domestic And Foreign Market, Visual Merchandising, Advertising.

SEMESTER-IV

Paper I : APPAREL PRODUCTION AND QUALITY CONTROL

Course Objective
 Getting familiar with the various stages of manufacturing apparels. Knowing the
techniques of quality maintenance to improve production.
Course Contents
Unit 1: Cutting Department: Machinery, Fabric Lying, Marker Pep Ration, Sorting, Numbering And
Bundling.
Unit 2: Fusing Department: Interlining And Its Importance, Fusion Machines
Unit 3: Production Department: Selection Of Production System, Production Planning, Sewing
Machines, Parts And Functions Of Single Lockstitch Machine Double Needle, Over Lock,
Button Hole And Buttoning Machines, Function Of Stitch, Attachments Used In Sewing
Machines, Trends In Sewing Machines.
Unit 4: Finishing and Pressing Department, Trimming Department, Packing Department
Unit-5: Introduction to Industrial Engineering Concepts In Improving Apparel Productivity, Work
Study And Standard Time Calculation
Unit 6: Apparel Accessories And Components
Unit 7: Introduction To Quality Control Definition Of Quality, Importance of Quality, Fabric
Inspection Through Various Standards.
Unit 8 : International Care Labeling System, Inspecting Garments By Using The Spec Sheet And
Identifying Faults.
Unit 9: Applying Quality Assurance Programs in All Departments.
Teaching / Learning Methodology
 Lecture, Presentation through latest learning aides.
Reference Materials
- Quality Control in Apparel Industry- P V Mehta
- The Technology of Clothing Manufacture - Harrfold C. and Latham
- Managing Productivity In The Apparel Industry- R Bheda - Introduction To Clothing Product
Management- Chutler A G

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 B. A. in Fashion Design & Technology
SEMESTER-IV
Paper II : DEVELOPMENT OF FOUNDATION SKILL
Course Objective
 To train students for effective communication skill and use of modem communication
techniques, to enable them to face the challenges of in the competitive world of fashion.
Course Contents
Unit 1: Communication : The basic fundamentals.
Unit 2: Business Communication.
Unit 3: e-Communication, Web-Designing.
Unit-4: Making Presentations and Communication Skills
 Description: In this course students learn how to effectively share information through
conversations, interviews, speeches and presentations. The course combines
information on how to design messages and how to effectively deliver messages to
make an impact on and stand out with potential employers and clients.
 Topics include: Answering questions, giving speeches, giving presentations, key
messages
Unit-5: Managing Image and Impressions
 Description: This course aims to help students make a powerful and positive
impression upon meeting potential employers and clients. Students will learn to
continually assess the image and impression they are projecting to others and how to
make changes that improve the image they project to others.
 Topics include: Etiquette, first impressions, projecting a positive image
Unit 6 : English Language Skills
 Description: This course will inculcate English language skills in the learners and aims
to develop a sound foundation in English. The curriculum will be similar to English as
Secondary Language (ESL) and English Communication Skills (ECS) courses in
universities. The learners will develop an ability to use English for thinking,
communicating, writing and speaking after taking this course.
 Topics include: Grammar, diction, speaking and writing English
Unit 7: Essentials of Teamwork
 Description: To Be Developed
 Topics include: Working in a team, techniques to build teams, leading teams, dealing
with difficult team members
Unit 8: Personal Career Planning
 Description: This course introduces students to the concept of aligning personal
interests and goals with career aspirations in a reasonable and meaningful manner.
Students will learn to set effective goals for professional development and realize the
importance of acquiring additional skills for employability and success.
 Topics include: Aligning interests and career, goal setting
Teaching / Learning Methodology

 Lecture, Presentation through latest learning aides. . Presentation by students, Group

discussion, Demonstration, Counseling
Reference Materials
-Multimedia & Communication Technology- Steve Heath
-Principles of Web Designing - Joel Saldar

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 Paper III : ACCESSORIES DESIGN
Course Objective
 To provide an understanding of the relationship between accessories and garment in order
to create the "overall look".
 To make students be well informed about all aspects of accessories, ranging from the raw
material used to the actual designing, production, matching, costumer use and marketing.
 The students will be introduced to the world of accessories and its appropriate terminology
and language.
Course Contents
Unit 1: Introduction To Accessories, Importance Of Accessories, Terminology Of Accessories
Unit 2 : Types of Accessories: (Belts, Eyewear, Footwear Gloves, Handbags, Headwear, Veil and
Hair Accessories, Jewelry, Hosiery, Luggage, Shawl, Scarves And Hanker chives,Ties And
Neckwear, Umbrella, Watches, Wigs And Hairpieces, Other Accessories)
Unit 3
 Components of accessories: Gems, Gem cut and setting (Significance, Anatomy of Gems,
Types Of Gems, Gem Cutting)
 Leather (Significance, Anatomy Of Leather, Types Of Leather)
 Feather (Usages Of Feathers In Accessory, Anatomy Of Feather, Types Of Feathers, How
To Buy Feathers)
 Textile (Significance, Overview Of Yarns, Fibers And Fabrics, Different Types Of Fabrics
Used In Accessories)
 Laces & Braids (Significance, Anatomy Of Laces, Types Of Laces, Types Of Braids)
 Other Components Of Accessories (Metals, Beads, Artificial Flowers, Shell, Plastic, Glass,
Wood Etc)
Unit 4: Design Development: Basic accessory designing using all principles of design, Thematic
design, Coordination of accessories with the final Project work. (sheet work)
Unit 5: Marketing of Accessories
Practical
 Making of : Indian & western jewelry, Head gear, Belt, Scarves etc
 Assignment : Making accessories in coordination of the final Project
Teaching I Learning methodology
 Lecture, Demonstration, Presentation through latest learning aides, Discussion

Paper IV: FASHION FORECASTING

Course Objective
 To make students learn how to predict trends, which are directions in fashion.
 To be able to understand the choice and inclination of people in order to make forecasting
 To be familiar with the current fashion.
Course Contents
Unit 1: Concept & Techniques of Forecasting, Combination of Different Methods, Market Survey
Unit 2: Color Forecasting, Silhouettes Forecasting, Fabric Forecasting
Unit 3: Study of latest trends in National and International fashion
Unit 4: Theme Based Project
Key Words Of Theme, Mood Board, Color Story, Client Board, Five Ensembles on Sheet
With Details
 Client Based Projects: Client Board, Color Story, Mood Board, Five Dresses On Sheet With
Details
 Market Based Project: Market Board

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  Five Ensembles On Sheet With Details
Teaching / Learning methodology
 Lecture, Presentation through latest learning aides, Presentation by students, Video tapes
of fashion shows
Reference Materials
Fashion Forecasting - Pernaf
Color Forecasting - Tracydiane & Cassidy

Internship/Summer Training
Objective
 To enable the students to acquire the practical knowledge regarding the design and
production of garment at industrial level.
 To study the current market trend of garments at boutique and at industry level.
 To get acquainted with the basic concepts if marketing and merchandising related to the
fashion industry.
 All the students are required to undergo an internship in any of the Garment Industry,
Manufacturing Unit, Designer's Boutique, Import/Export House, etc for Four weeks after
the completion of Third year. After coming back from the internship the students have to
submit a detailed report about the working of the industry.

THIRD YEAR
FIFTH SEMESTER
Paper I : ADVANCE GARMENT MAKING TECHNIQUES
Course Objective
 To develop the technique with which, without using the drafting methods, balic blocks are
Increased and decreased in size.
 To learn pattern making through Dummy
 To acquire the basis knowledge of Dummy making.
Course Contents
Unit 1: Grading Techniques-Concept And Uses, Grading For Bodice Block (Male, Female), Grading
For Sleeve Block (Male, Female), Grading For Skirt Block ( Female), Grading For Trouser
Block (Male, Female)
Unit 2: Draping Techniques-Concept And Uses, Draping For Bodice Block (Male, Female), Draping
For Sleeve Block (Male, Female), Draping For Skirt Block ( Female), Draping For Trouser
Block (Male, Female)
Teacning/Learning Methdology
 Demonstration/Lecture, Presentation through latest learning aides, Supervision of student's
work
Reference Materials
- Pattern Grading For Women'Cloths-Garry Cooling
-Pattern Grading For Men' Cloths- Garry Cooling
-Gabric Form Adn Flat Pattern

Paper II : FASHION MANAGEMENT & ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Course Objective
To enable students to get knowledge of management concepts related to entrepreneruship.
To understand the importance of industrial planning and decision making.
Course Contents

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Unit 1: Principles Of Management, Planing, Organizing, Directing, Staffing, Communication &
coordination. Finacnce, Human Resource Dvelopment. Relevance of management In
Fashion Design.
Unit 2: Entrepreneurship- The Entrepreneurial Spirit, Qualities of An Entrepreneur. Government
Policies, Starting A New Project, Project Planning & Formulation, Market Research Location
Of The Project, Plant Lay Out, Franchising.
Unit 3: Financial Planning, Policies of Government & Financial Institutes Regarding
Entrepreneurship Development. Tax Planning, Tax Exemption and Deduction, Remedies of
Industrial Sickness.
Unit 4: Decision Making And Supervision, Steps In Decision Making, Qualities of A Supervisor
Teaching/Learning Methodology
 Lecture, Presentation through latest learning aides.
Reference Materials
- Management for development - Vikram Sarabhai
-Principles of management - Rerry and Franklin
-For entrepreneur only - Harell
- How Fashion Works - Gavin Waddel

Paper III : SPECIAL EVENT MANAGEMENT FOR FASHION INDUSTRY

Course Objective
To Prepare the Students to conduct and manage various types of fashion events and to train them
in the specific field of fashion and show business.
Course Contents
Unit 1: Study and analysis of latest fashion events
Unit 2: Management of Fashion and Trade Fairs, Exhibitions, Fashion shows
Unit 3: Choreography & Cat Walk
Unit 4: Project (Presentation through fashion show)
Teacning/Learning Methdology
 Lecture/Demonstration, Presentation through latest learning aides, Visit to Fashion,
Events, Ramp Presentation By Students

Paper IV : COSTUME DESIGNING

Course Objective
 Through this, the students will be trained to understand the intricacies of visual media and
to know the concept of designing costumes for films, television and theater
Course Contents
Unit 1: Research on the subject (Film, T.V. & Theater), Background (Psychology of Characters),
Light, Designer, Production, Art director, Choreography, Design development
Unit 2: Project
Teaching/ Learning Methodology
 Discussion, Demonstration/Lecture, Guiding the practical work of students, Screening of
films

SIXTH SEMESTER
Paper I : FASHION ART & PHOTOGRAPHY
Course Objective
 To give the students an insight into the various other art forms related to fashion design.
 To make the students be familiar with application and development of practical skills with
the help of related art forms.
Course Contents

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Unit-1: Craft Documentation: The craft documentation will make the students understand in
detail the local craft and relate them to contemporary situations, Evolution of craft of any
identified region, Understanding the material characteristic (raw material). Relating craft
to contemporary situation
Unit-2: Applied Art: Design of Logo, Design of Monogram, Design of Carry Bags, Design of
Invitation card & Poster
Unit-3: Fashion Photography.

Teaching/Learning Methodology
 Lecture/Demonstration, Presentation through latest learning aides, Research, Field Visits,
Project

Paper II : PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT

Course Objective
 To learn the professional approach to design presentation.
 To learn to use designs for commercial proposes.
Course Contents
Practical
 Theme Selection
 Design Development(Not Less Than 35 Sheets)
 Final Selection Of Design Which Are To Be Made In The Range
 Development Paper.
 Market Survey (Swatch& Trim Files)
 Fabric Selection
 Trim Selection
 Final Development Of Design And Design Specifications
Teaching / Learning Methodology
There will be one project guide for a group of students, to guide and supervise their work.

Paper III : RANGE DEVELOPMENT

Course Objective
In this unit students will learn how to put into practice all aspects of fashion designing which they
have learnt so far.
The students will be familiar with the various stages to designing a garment, through practical
experience.
The students will learn to make a range of different types of garments on a single theme through
research & development.
Course Contents
Every student has to prepare an entire range of eight garments as selected through their Portfolio,
based on a single theme, involving the following steps
 Pattern Making: Basis Pattern, Production Pattern
 Construction Of Garment
 Ornamentation
 Presentation
 Range File (full scale pattern, one fourth scale pattern layout, flat sketches & cost sheet)
 Display Of The Garment & Explanation Of The Design
Teaching / Learning Methodology
 In continuation with the Portfolio Development paper there will be one project guide
for a group of students, to guide and supervise their work.

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