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Des Fashion Design Semester 3 I July- December 2021

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COURSE GUIDE 2021
PROGRAMME NAME: Fashion Design
COURSE NAME: Textiles & Materials
COURSE CODE: BDG 206
SEMESTER: III
CREDIT VALUE: 6
TOTAL HOURS: 60
FACULTY/FACULTIES: Dr. Vibha Kalaiya

INTRODUCTION TO COURSE:

AIM:

The aim of the course is to acquire basic understanding & knowledge of fabrics and materials for fashion. The learner will
be able to recognise weaves from knits & non‐woven, will explore drapability, finishing and fabric manipulation
techniques. The learner will be able to add value to the fabric & eventually the product with the acquired skills.

OBJECTIVE:

● Learners will be introduced to textile weaves

● Learners will be introduced to textile dyeing processes
● Learners will be introduced to fabric finishing techniques
● Learners will be introduced to fabric manipulation
● Learners will be introduced to textile printing techniques
● Learners will be introduced to surface embellishment techniques
LEARNING OUTCOME:

Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:

● Understand the conversion of fibre to fabric, including weaves/knits/ non‐woven

● Apply textile learning to fashion
● Appreciate qualities of textiles and usability in fashion
● Demonstrate the ability to select fashion fabrics.
TEACHING AND LEARNING STRATEGY AND PLAN:

The course will have 40 sessions (3 hours per session).

WEEK SESSION TOPIC TEACHING METHOD /TECHNIQUE LEARNING STUDENT ACTIVITY/

RESOURCE ENGAGEMENT
(BLACKBOARD
/
CLASSROOM)

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1-3 7-8 july Unit 1. Fibres Powerpoint presentations & Videos BLACKBOARD
Basics of Textiles Classroom discussion and group
as a material ● Innovative
interactions/ debate based on the
Classification of fibres for
relevant topics
fibres textiles
● Textile
9 july, Natural fibres‐ Powerpoint presentations & Videos BLACKBOARD Industries &
12,14/7 Plant fibres Classroom discussion and group Brand research
● Fashion
interactions/ debate based on the
designers
relevant topics
working with
15-16, Natural fibres‐ Powerpoint presentations & Videos BLACKBOARD Luxury Fibres
20-21 Animal fibres Classroom discussion and group ● Identifying
july fibres in
interactions/ debate based on the
Apparel
relevant topics
through Labels
22 july Man‐made fibres‐ Powerpoint presentations & Videos BLACKBOARD
polyester, Classroom discussion and group
nylon,Acrylic, lycra interactions/ debate based on the
relevant topics

23 july Regenerated fibres‐ Powerpoint presentations & Videos BLACKBOARD

Viscose, rayon, Classroom discussion and group
tencel, lyocell interactions/ debate based on the
relevant topics

4 28 july Unit 2: Powerpoint presentations & Videos BLACKBOARD Swatch Book-

Woven/Non‐wove Classroom discussion and group Collection of fabric
n/ knits interactions/ debate based on the samples (50
relevant topics fabrics) &
Woven‐ Weave Identifying
constructions‐ the Preliminary
loom Information for
them-
29 july Non‐woven‐ Powerpoint presentations & Videos BLACKBOARD
construction & Classroom discussion and group Name of fabric,
usage interactions/ debate based on the source, Fibre
relevant topics content, weave,
Fabric count, yarn
30 july Knits‐ Powerpoint presentations & Videos BLACKBOARD type, weight of
Construction‐ fabric
Classroom discussion and group
machinery‐ usage interactions/ debate based on the
relevant topics
Learn & create the
samples of basic
weaves & basic
knits

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5 4th Unit 3 : Textile Powerpoint presentations & Videos BLACKBOARD 1 hr: Lecture &
august finishes Classroom discussion and group presentation
interactions/ debate based on the
Luxury finishing,
relevant topics
Hand woven &
finishing

5-10 5th Unit 4 : Fabric Discussion & Feedback BLACKBOARD Exploration

august- manipulation &
8th printing of following
septem techniques techniques &
ber (14 ● Embroidery collection
session hand/ machine development:
s) ● Printing‐ stencil/
● Hand-embroider
block/ digital
y
● Fabric
● Stencil & Block
manipulation
printing
● Fabric
manipulation

Assessment: Journal, Samples of basic weaves, basic knits, basic embroidery, block printing and tie and dye
INTERNAL EVALUATION

EXTERNAL EVALUATION (JURY/ EXAM)

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ASSESSMENT STRATEGY AND PLAN

ASSESSMENT: DATE: 27/08/2021 WEIGHTAGE: 50 %

BRIEF:
Learn and develop samples of textile techniques- basic weaves, basic knits, basic embroidery, block
printing and tie and dye. They will be evaluated on the basis of the exploration of the various
techniques.

DELIVERABLES:
-Journals
-Swatches of textile techniques: basic weaves, basic knits, basic hand embroidery stitches,
block-printing & tie and dye

LINK TO LO:
The students will be able to Understand the conversion of fibre to fabric, including weaves/knits/
non‐woven and Apply textile learning to fashion.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
Conceptual clarity
Process & Contextual thinking
Presentation & Documentation
Communication

INTERNAL EVALUATION DATE: 18th October to 23rd WEIGHTAGE:

October 50 %

BRIEF:
The evaluation will be based on the previous assessment as well as you will learn and developed the
samples of fabric manipulation techniques. You will go for the market survey and source the
different varieties of the fabrics and prepare the fabric swatch book as per the given guidelines. You
will select a theme and develop the final collection of five to six fashion products.

DELIVERABLES:
-Journal
-Fabric swatch book
-Swatches of textile techniques & fabric manipulation
-Collection of five to six fashion products based on a theme with an inspiration board, colour board,
product board, material board, ideation, digital mock-ups and final collection

LINK TO LO:
The students will apply textile learning to fashion, appreciate the qualities of textiles and usability in
fashion. Also, they will demonstrate the ability to select fashion fabrics and suitable techniques.

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ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
Conceptual clarity
Process & Contextual thinking
Presentation & Documentation
Communication

TEXT BOOKS: 

Sr.  Author/s  Name of the Book  Publisher  Edition and Ye

No.  ar 
of Publication 

T1  ARMSTRONG a Patternmaking for Fashi PEARSON INDIA 

nd  on  Design 5th Edition 
HELEN JOSEPH

T2  Amanda  Fabric for Fashion: The  Laurence King   2 edition (4 

Johnston Swatch Book, Second Edition  Publishing;  November 2014)

T3  Clive Hallett/  Fabric for Fashion: The  Laurence King  18 February 2014 

Amanda  Complete Guide: Natural a Publishing 
Johnston nd  Man‐made Fibres

REFERENCE BOOKS:  
Sr.  Author/s  Name of the Book Publisher  Edition and Y
No.  ear of 
Publication 

R1  Mood Design The Mood Guide to Fabric and  Harry   1 September 20

er  Fabrics Fashion: The Essential Guide fro N.  15
m the  Abrams
World's Most Famous Fabric St
ore 

R2  Rosemary Crill The Fabric of India Victoria  &  20 October 201

Albert  5
Museu
m 

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