Fashion Research

Paper Code: 
BFT –605
Credits: 
10
Contact Hours: 
150.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

To make students understand how to make portfolio in tune with industry requirement

To produce visuals and document that explains the skills, techniques and vocational quality

 

 

Course Content

 

Students will independently develop a thematic collection for any one product such as Garment / Home Furnishing / Accessory.

 

They are required to prepare files on following indicators:

 

  • Research Exploration
  • Market Surveys
  • Forecasting Trends: Design, Style and Colours
  • Material Exploration / Design Development / Value Addition
  • Developing silhouette / prototype
  • Specification / Working Sketch
  • Fabrication of the product
  • Costing
  • Acceptability of the product

 

A portfolio regarding the holistic design process should be developed.

Evaluation will be done on the basis of aesthetics, originality and functionality of the design.

 

Essential Readings: 

 

1. Abling, Bina., Fashion Sketchbook, Parson School of Design & Fashion Institutes of

    Technology, Fairchild Publication, New York 2004.

2. Kathryn, Mc Kelvey & Munslow, Janine., Illustrating Fashion, Blackwell Publishing,

    London 2005.

3. Ireland, Patrick. John., Introduction to Fashion Design, B.T. Batsford Ltd,  London

References: 

 

1.   Allen, Seamen., Fashion Drawing: The Basic Principles, B.T.Batsford Ltd, London 2005.

2.   Prakash, K., Indian Fashion Designs, English Edition Publishers and Distributors Pvt  Ltd, India 2004.

 

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