ISC Class 11 Fashion Designing Syllabus 2023-24

FASHION DESIGNING (865)

Aims:
1. To provide knowledge of various fashion trends
and textiles.
2. To inculcate the interest and to develop a sense of
appreciation and creative expression in selection
of ready-made clothes.
3. To enable the students to develop interest in
research for various projects and develop
appropriate skills in designing dresses.
4. To enable students to acquire basic knowledge
about textiles necessary to select better fabrics for
Apparel and designing clothes.

CLASS XI

There will be two papers in the subject: (vi) Fashion Terminology

Paper I: Theory: 3 hours …… 70 marks Corset, Jodhpurs, Achkan, Grain Line,
Paper II: Practical Work: …… 30 marks Camouflage, Silhouette, Cummerbund,
Gusset, Flounce, Trend, Style, Bias, Cluster,
PAPER I – THEORY (70 Marks) Rouching, Shirring, Gathers, Pleats, Tucks.
Definition and understanding of the terms.
Question 1 is compulsory. Candidates will be
required to answer four questions out of seven 2. Design Details
questions.
(i) Types of designs
1. Introduction to Fashion Natural
(i) Definitions of Fashion Abstract
Fashion can be defined as the idea or style in
Geometrical
a field like fashion designing, currently
accepted by a given segment of the Decorative/ Ornamental
population.
(ii) Elements of Design
(ii) Classification of Fashion
Line
The following topics are to be covered
briefly: Haute Couture, High Fashion/Street, Shape/Form
Knock off, Line Production, Prêt-o Porter, Space
Made to Measure (Tailored), Classics, Fads.
Colour
(iii) Fashion Cycle
Texture
Self- explanatory
Pattern
(iv) Fashion and current trends
(iii) Principles of Design
Fashion and current trends to be taught,
highlighting the fact that the fashion and Proportion
trends keep changing. Balance
(v) Careers in Fashion
Rhythm
Various career options: Fashion Designer,
Emphasis
Merchandiser, Buying Agent, Production in
charge, Teacher, Pattern Maker, Sample Harmony
maker, Stylist, Buyer for multi designer
stores, Exporter, Fashion Journalism.
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3. Wardrobe Planning (ii) Stain Removal Methods
(i) Different figure types Dip Method
An understanding of: Sponge Method
Ideal Figure Type
Steam Method
Triangular Figure Type
Inverted Triangular Figure Type (iii) Storage and Maintenance of Clothes
Rectangular Figure Type Importance and Function of Closet
Hourglass Figure Type Organization;
Diamond-shaped Figure Type Storage of special clothes: Storage of
Tubular Figure Type Velvet, Brocade, Tissue, Suede, Organza;

Rounded Figure Type Storing of Knits, Lingerie, Underwear,

Socks and Hosiery, Gloves, Belts, Shoes,
(ii) Buying Fabrics Handbags, Hats, Scarves, Jewellery.
Shopping for fabrics Maintenance: General tips on how to
Special buying considerations take care of clothes of all types and
Underlining fabrics -- types and materials.
selection (iv) Principles of Closet Organization
(iii) Clothing as a powerful resource Visibility,
Life cycle clothing needs Reachability
Professional Image Types - typical fields Grouping by Category
and recommended dress for each.
4. Designers PAPER II - PRACTICAL WORK (30 Marks)
Learning in detail about five Indian and five Candidates will be expected to complete the practical
International designers (one Japanese, one work listed below and maintain a Journal for the
Italian, one French, one American and one same.
British) along with their styles of clothes.
The journal will be assessed internally by the
5. Care of Clothes Teacher out of 30 Marks.
(i) Some common stains and their removal: List of Practical Work to be done throughout
Ink the year
Lipstick
1. Creative use of various types of decorations
Oil Paint
Hand embroidery stitches
Perfume
Outline stitches
Perspiration
Back Stitch, Stem Stitch, Chain Stitch
Water
Ball point Pen Filling stitches
Blood Satin Stitch, Herringbone Stitch, Long and
Short Stitch.
Chocolate
Coffee/Tea Fancy stitches

Grease Feather Stitch, Buttonhole Stitch, Bullion

Stitch and Trellis
Nail Polish

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2. Cutting and finishing techniques The 8 head and 10 head proportions
Seams Clothing the croque --- 2 western and 2
Stitched and Pinked, Turned and Stitched, Indian outfits
Hand-Overcast, French, Flat-felled
4. Taking Body Measurements
Tucks
Horizontal Measurements
Pin Tuck, Shell Tuck,
Pleats Bust, Waist, Hips, X Back, X Chest, Neck,
Shoulder, Armhole, Dart Separation
Knife, Box, Inverted Box
Vertical Measurements
Gathers
Nape to Waist, Shoulder to Waist, Armhole
Neckline facings
depth, Waist to Knee, Waist to Hip
Shaped, Bias and piping for Round neck and
Square neck Sleeve Measurements
Fasteners Length to wrist, Upper arm girth, Wrist
Hook and Eye, Button and Buttonhole, Press Trouser Measurements
Buttons
Body rise, Side seam, Knee girth, bottom
Plackets width
Even hem placket Sources of buying various fabrics needed
Hem finishes for Apparel
Slant hemming and Slip Hemming Introduction to various markets to buy
required fabric
3. Basic Illustration
Learning to draw mechanical croque 5. Workshop on Accessory making

How to flesh out croque Costume jewellery: out of scrap, beads, paper
beads, paper quilling

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