CBSE Class 12 Fashion Studies Syllabus

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                                                                   FASHION STUDIES (CODE - 053)

                                                                          CLASS – XII (2018-19)

FASHION STUDIES: Class XII

Chapter-I: History of Fashion 15 Marks 40 Periods

Objectives of the course

To provide an overview of history of costume from ancient civilization to the present

To explain the socio-cultural factors influencing costume

To familiarize students with terminology of costume history

Learning outcomes

After completion of the unit, the students shall be able to:

Explain the significance of studying fashion History as a source of research for developing new collections.

Express their knowledge of History of clothing and Costume

Illustrate their understanding of the role of multiple factors influencing costume.

Express their understanding of the effect of Industrial Revolution on clothing

Use appropriate Terminology related to Fashion History.

Course Content

Introduction to history of fashion, sources of information

Factors affecting clothing – protection, ritualistic, identification, adornment

Origin and development of costume –

(i) Draped costume

(ii) War costume – armour, techniques of construction, ancient war costumes, uniforms during World Wars, Oriental and Indian war costumes

Industrial Revolution – mechanical inventions, influence on India Effect of World Wars on fashion

Evolution of 20th century Indian fashion and influence of films on fashion

Teaching Methodology: Illustrated lecture with slides and visuals

Reference Text:

Kaleidoscope of fashion, by Mehar Castilino

Ancient Indian Costume, by Roshan Alkazi

Chapter–II: Basic Pattern Development 20 Marks 80 Periods

Objectives of the course

1To introduce students to the World of Fashion Designing through pattern development

2To explain the importance of skills for converting a design sketch into a three dimensional form

3To develop basic blocks for bodice, sleeve and skirt

4To understand and implement the concept and importance of test fits and to convert paper patterns into muslin

Learning outcomes

After completion of the unit, the students shall be able to:

demonstrate understanding the basic skills of Pattern Making.

demonstrate understanding of the concept of Fit and Balance.

develop Basic Blocks from measurement charts and body measurements. test fit and correct the fit of the Pattern.

develop patterns for simple Designs using basic blocks.

Course Content

Methods of measuring body and dress form

Relationships of sizes and measurements

Tools of pattern making

Common terms used in pattern development

Introduction to pattern Development for womenswear – how patterns are made and developed, the importance of fit and balance and methods of achieving it.

Basic Bodice – How to develope it from the standard measurement chart and test fitted on the dress form.

Details such as darts, seam allowance, notches grain lines etc. Details like Armholes, Necklines – V, U round, square etc.

How to develop basic sleeve block.

How to develop basic skirt block with one dart or two darts, A line and flared skirt

Basics of collar development - basic collars like peter pan & Chinese

Dart manipulation

Teaching Methodology: Illustrate lectures with slides, visuals and demonstrations where ever required.

Reference Text

Pattern making by Helen Armstrong

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