CBSE Class 11th(Arts) Fashion Studies Syllabus 2020-21

                                          FASHION STUDIES

Note:-Detailed Curriculum/ Topics to be covered under employability skill can be downloaded for CBSE website.

                             CONTENTS 

CHAPTER 1: OVERVIEW OF FASHION                                                          

Objectives of the course

1. To introduce students to Fashion Studies and provide an overview of fashion

2. To familiarize students with essential fashion terminology and theories

3. To provide information about fashion designers and brands

4. To clarify the roles of regulatory bodies and professionals in the garment industry

Learning outcomes

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

1. Demonstrate their knowledge of fundamental aspects of fashion

2. Explain appropriate terminology and theories related to fashion

3. Explain the salient characteristics of fashion designers and brands

4. Explain the roles of regulatory bodies and fashion professionals in the garment industry

Content​​

• Understanding fashion: Introduction and definition

• Factors influencing fashion

• Key Concepts and Terminology

• Movement and Direction of fashion – Fashion forecasting, pendulum swing and fashion cycles.

• Theories of fashion movement

• Consumers – Innovators, Motivators, Followers, Victims

• Salient characteristics of fashion designers and brands.

• International Trade in Fashion

• Fashion Regulatory Bodies in India

• Role of fashion professionals

• Fashion Institutes

CHAPTER II: INTRODUCTION TO FABRICS, DYEING & PRINTING                 

Objective of the course

• To introduce students to natural and manmade fibers

• To develop awareness of spinning, weaving, dyeing and printing

Learning outcome

After finishing the course, the students shall be able to do the following:

• Identity and differentiate fabric varieties

• Explain the various processes of fabric manufacturing, dyeing & printing

Course Content

• Textile fibers– natural and manmade

• Yarns

• Weaving

• Dyeing and printing

CHAPTER III: DESIGN FUNDAMENTALS                                                            

Objective of the course

1. To introduce the students to various aspects of design

2. To develop familiarity with different Elements of Design and Principles of Design

3. To develop familiarity with common design terminology

4. To develop skills of visualization and communication using design principles

Learning outcome

After finishing the course, the students shall be able to do the following:

• Identify the Elements of Design

• Identify the Principles of Design

• Use appropriate design terminology

• Translate design concepts to design products

Course Content

• Design, Designers and Design process

• Basic Elements of Design – Point, line, shape and texture

• Colour Theory – Hue, tint, shade, tone, colour schemes

• Colour Psychology

• Principles of Design – rhythm, balance, emphasis and contrast

• Silhouette and proportion in apparel

CHAPTER IV: MATERIALS, TOOLS AND PROCESSES OF PRODUCT MAKING

Objective of the course

1. To introduce students to the sewing machine

2. To introduce students with home fashion product categories

3. To introduce students to leather product categories

Learning outcome

After finishing the course, the students shall be able to do the following:

1. Develop proficiency in the use of the sewing machine

2. Differentiate between stitched and unstitched products

3. Explain categories of leather products

Course Content

• Introduction to sewing machine - component parts and functions.

• Sewing tools , Safety rules and Sewing Aids

• Home Fashion Products

• Leather Fashion Products

PRACTICAL WORK

1. Relating fashion cycle theories to fashion trends

2. Application of textile swatch on any product

3. Burning test for fibre identification

4. Constructing basic weaves

5. Colour wheel- primary, secondary and tertiary colours

6. Value chart- Tints and Shades

1. Nature as inspiration for design

2. Application of colour psychology to colour schemes

3. Application of elements and principles of design

4. Development of eight-head fashion croquis- Block Figure

5. Preparation of hand-stitched samples (e.g. basting, hemming etc.)

6. Prepare samples of plain seams

7. Prepare samples of seam finishes; self-enclosed seams

8. Prepare samples of seam with fullness -gathers, pleats and tucks