FASHION STUDIES
Class XII | SUBJECT CODE (837)
This course will give an overview of fashion design and elaborate on different
aspects like elements of design, history of fashion, fabrics, and understanding of the body,
pattern development and garment construction. Fashion is a big business and key driver
for several industries.
Course Objective
Fashion is dynamic and ever changing. It is one of the most powerful forces in our lives. It
influences every facet of our lifestyle at a particular period in time e.g. the clothes we
wear, the music we listen, the food we eat, where we go for holiday or the car we drive in
etc. Fashion is a big business and key driver for several industries e.g. apparel,
accessories, textiles, automobiles etc.
The purpose of the course ‘Fashion Studies’ is to tell the students about the fundamentals
of fashion design. Fashion Design as a profession includes the entire process of designing
and producing fashion apparel from the fiber and yarn stage to the finished product. The
course will give an overview of fashion design and elaborate on different aspects like
elements of design, history of fashion, fabrics, an understanding of the body, pattern
development, and garment construction.
Instructor
The purpose of the course ‘Fashion Studies’ is to tell the students about the fundamentals
of Fashion Design. Fashion Design as a profession includes the entire process of
designing and producing fashion apparels from the fiber and yarn stage to the finished
product.
- E-learning & Onsite classes
- A 'Workshop' class
- Industrial Visit
- Certificate of Completion
Course Content
History of costumes from ancient civilization to the present
Socio-cultural factors influencing costume
Industrial revolution on the fashion industry.
Evolution of modern Indian fashion
Socio-cultural factors influencing costume
Industrial revolution on the fashion industry.
Evolution of modern Indian fashion
Fashion Designing through pattern development
Design sketch into a three-dimensional form.
Basic blocks for bodice and skirt.
Design sketch into a three-dimensional form.
Basic blocks for bodice and skirt.
Basic segments in fashion clothing
About fashion, fashion centers, categories of clothing & trims.
Each category of apparel for men, women, and children
Between high-fashion and mass-fashion apparel
Between custom-made and ready-to-wear garments.
Natural, synthetic, and blended fabrics.
Criteria and purpose of using underlying fabrics.
Importance of fabric preparation before cutting fabric.
Stitch a placket for the bodice and sleeve opening
Neckline using piping and facing
Criteria and purpose of using underlying fabrics.
Importance of fabric preparation before cutting fabric.
Stitch a placket for the bodice and sleeve opening
Neckline using piping and facing