Last Updated: July 19,
2023
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TEACHING The curriculum of the basic four year degree course includes: fibres and fabrics, dyeing and printing, traditional textiles, family clothing, draping and dart manipulation, textile designing, commercial garment construction, fashion figure and costume illustrations, textile handicrafts. Other areas in the domain of Textile and Apparel Designing include tie and die, fabric printing, fabric painting, soap making, care of fabrics, traditional hand embroidery, needle weaving, quilting and bag making, macramé, conventional weaving techniques, appliqué and patch work, sequin work, embellishment techniques for household and clothing articles which are of use in our day to day life. Under Graduate Courses offered by the Department:
Core Courses Offered:
Course Contents: 1. TAD 111 Fundamentals of Clothing Construction 3(1+2) Sem I Theory: Terminology related to clothing construction; Sewing tools and equipment required for measuring, drafting, cutting and stitching; Selection and preparation of fabric for garment construction: Layout of paper pattern, marking, cutting and stay stitching; Unit construction method; Importance and function of clothes; Socio- economic and psychological factors affecting clothing choices, Consumer behaviour and motivation; Clothing requirements of different age groups: infant, toddler, pre-schooler, school age children, teenager, adolescent, adult and senior citizen; Application of elements and principles of art in apparel designing. Practical: Demonstration on: Sewing equipment and tools, sewing machine and its care; Preparation of samples: Hand stitches, basting, slip-stitching, hemming, smocking, over casting, attaching fastener and button holing, mending and patching; Machine stitches; seam and seam finishes, pleats, gathers and tucks, stay stitch, under stitching, placket opening; Demonstration on taking body measurements, Preparation of fabric for cutting and layout of paper pattern on different fabrics patterns including plain, print, lines, plaid and check; Drafting, cutting and stitching of different garments: i. Baby frock ii. Panty iii. Skirt iv. Blouse 2. TAD 122 Textile Science and Fabric Care 3(2+1) Sem II Theory Textile: definition, forms of textile, importance of textile industry in national economy. Classification of textile fibres, Properties of textile fibres: primary and secondary properties. Molecular structure of textile fibres: Monomers, polymers and their types, polymerization and its types, degree of polymerization and orientation; Natural Fibres i.e. cotton, bast fibres (flax, jute, hemp and ramie), wool and silk : Fibre production, fibre varieties and their grading, fibre morphology, physical, chemical and biological properties and end-uses; Mechanical spinning: Ring spinning; Chemical spinning: Wet, melt and dry spinning and common properties of man-made fibres; Fibre manufacturing, microscopic structure, physical, chemical and biological properties and end-uses of regenerated cellulosic fibres (viscose, cupramonium and high wet modulus rayons), modified cellulosic fibres (diacetate and triacetate) and synthetic fibres ( nylon, polyester & acrylic); introduction to agro textiles; classification of yarn on the basis of structure- simple and novelty yarns, twist direction, twist amount, fibre length and end-uses; Stain removal: classification of stains and methods of removing different stains; Laundry: Definition, principles, equipment used, laundry methods and dry cleaning; Laundry agents: Water, soap, laundry auxiliary, stiffening agents, bleaches and blues; Care of textiles: Labelling and labelling Act. Labels and tags used in textiles; Storage of clothes: Requirements of short term and long term storage, folding and packaging of clothes.
Practical Testing of textile fibres: Visual, Microscopic, Burning, Solubility test. Study and identification of different types of yarns in the market. Study and identification of fabric samples of different construction in the market and thread count. Removal of different stains from fabric surface. Washing and finishing of garments made of following fibres: Cotton, Wool, and Silk, Blends / synthetic. Visit to textile industry.
3. TAD 233 Techniques of Fabric Construction 3(2+1) Sem III Theory: Terminology of fabric construction techniques; History of weaving and looms; Woven fabrics: simple woven structures and compound woven structures and characteristics of woven fabric; Classification of looms on basis of mechanics, means of running loom, structure and means of weft insertion; Parts of loom, loom accessories and their function; Mechanism of weaving: primary, secondary and tertiary motions; Basic weaves: Plain, twill and satin and their variations; Complex weaves: extra yarn fabrics, pile fabrics, leno, damask and jacquard; Knitting: Terminology and principle of knitting; Knitting machine: Parts and their function and types of knitting machine; Knitting stitches: plain, rib and purl and types of knit fabrics; Macramé and crochet: tools and materials; Manufacturing process of felt, properties and end uses. Practical: Observation of fabric structures under magnifying glass; Graphical representation of woven design; Handloom and its parts, Weaving, and yarn preparation for plain weave; Setting of loom and weaving of plain weave fabric; Knitting machine and its parts, Sample preparation of different fabric constructions: hand knitting (plain, rib, purl) knots of macramé, stitches of crochet, manual felting.
4. TAD 244 Textile Finishes 2(1+1) sem IV Theory: Textile finishing: Definition and its importance; Classification of textile finishes: Chemical, mechanical, temporary, permanent, durable, renewable, semi-permanent, reactive and additive finishes; Processes of removing impurities from fabrics: scouring, desizing, degumming, carbonizing; Basic finishes that alter hand or texture: fulling/milling, felting, singeing, stiffening, decatizing; Surface finishes: bleaching, delustering, calendering, beetling, napping, flocking, burnt out design, acid design, plisse design, tentering, shearing and brushing; Functional finishes: water proof and water repellent finish, shrinkage control, wrinkle resistance, anti-static finish, anti-microbial finish, durable press and flame retardant finish. Practical: Finishing of cotton fabric: Scouring, Bleaching, Mercerization. 5. TAD 245 Introduction to Dyeing and Printing 2(1+1) Sem IV Theory: Dyeing and printing: basic concept and terminology; General theory of dyeing and printing; Classification of dyes; Application of dyes: Direct, Acid, Basic, Vat, Azoic, Mordant, Sulphur, Reactive, Disperse dyes; Dyeing techniques and equipment: Solution dyeing, Fibre dyeing: tow and stock dyeing, Yarn dyeing: skein and package dyeing, Piece dyeing; Styles of printing: Direct, Discharge, Resist printing; Printing methods and equipment: Block, Screen, Stencil, Roller, Heat transfer printing, Tie and dye, Batik. Practical: Preparation of yarn/ fabric for dyeing or printing; Design development for apparel and utility articles with suitability to different dyeing and printing techniques; Tying and dyeing of cotton fabric with direct dye; Fabric designing by batik technique with napthol dye; Printing of cotton fabric using different methods: block, stencil, screen and heat transfer.
6. TAD 356 Traditional Textiles of India 3(2+1) Sem V Theory: History of woven textiles; Traditional woven textiles of India: Dacca muslin, Brocades, Calico Printing; Traditional sarees of India: Jamdani, Baluchari, Pochampalli, Patola and Ikat, Kanjivaram, Chanderi, Maheshwari, Bomkai, Sambhalpuri, Vichitrapuri, Paithani, Kota Doria, Gadwal, Irkal, Venkatagiri, Narayanpet, Kasavu, Tanchoi and Brocade Sarees; Traditional woven and embroidered shawls of India: Shawls of Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Gujarat, North Eastern States and other states; Printed and painted textiles: Printed textiles- Block printed textiles: Dabu printing, Bagru printing, Sanganeri printing, Bagh printing, Tie and dyed textiles of Rajasthan and Gujarat. Painted textiles: Kalamkari, Madhubani, Warli, Patchitra, Phad and Pichhavai. Embroideries of different states of India: Kashida of Kashmir, Chamba Rumal, Chikankari and Zari work of Uttar Pradesh, Phulkari and Bagh of Punjab, Embroideries of Gujarat, Kantha of Bengal, Manipuri Embroidery, Kasuti of Karnataka, Embroidery and Rabari work of Bihar, Pipli work of Orissa; Importance of traditional textiles in textile and apparel industry; Importance and market scenario of traditional Indian textiles and their impact on modern textiles industry; Geographical Indications obtained for traditional Indian textiles. Practical: Sample preparation of traditional Indian embroideries. Documentation of woven textiles of Himachal Pradesh. Creative projects in the adaptation of traditional motifs and designs of Himachal Pradesh in contemporary textiles through sketches and development of scrap book, Visit to museum and art galleries.
7. TAD 367 Apparel and Accessory Designing 3(1+2) Sem VI Theory Apparel designing: basic terminology, importance, elements and principles of apparel designing; Factors affecting clothing requirements; clothing requirements of adolescents, adults, senior citizens, pregnant & lactating mothers; Role of apparel in personality development; Clothing budget; Wardrobe planning; Accessories: introduction and classification; Types of accessories: footwear, handbags, belts, jewellery, gloves and head gears. Practical Selection of figure template for men, women and children; Designing of garments for women using different construction features: collar, sleeve, neckline; men using different construction features: shoulder yoke, collar, sleeve, cuff; children using different construction features: yoke, gather, pleats, tucks, shirring, smocking, trimmings; Drafting and construction of following garments for women, men and children fancy frock/salwar/ pyjama/pyjami kurta (gents)/kameez (ladies) night dress/ gown; Designing of accessories for women, men and children, Selection of designs for construction of accessories, Construction of one accessory each for women, men and children. TAD 368 Retailing and Merchandising –Textiles and Apparel 2(2+0) Sem VI Theory Retailing and merchandizing: Terminology, concept and principles; Study of different types of retailing: Store retailing- departmental, chain, discount, niche stores & boutiques, Non store retailing-direct selling, catalogue retailing, TV/Home shopping & e-buying/selling; Factors affecting merchandizing, Role and responsibilities of merchandiser, Merchandizing for buying house, departmental stores and export houses; Evolution of retail and retail formats; Marketing research: meaning, scope and classification, steps in marketing research, role of marketing research in product planning; Sale promotion and promotion mix: advertising, sale promotion technique, personal selling and publicity; Pricing methods and pricing of textile; Export and Import Channels of distribution, starting of export and import business and its procedure, Organizations involved in export promotion in India, WTO and its impact on retailing and merchandizing in textile and apparel industry.
4th year Semester VII Students READY Programme Module (Experiential Learning) Module on “Apparel Production and Entrepreneurship Development”
TAD 471 Apparel Designing Techniques- Flat Pattern and Draping 5 (0+5) Practical: Designing and styling using flat pattern technique; Moving, dividing and combining darts: Pivot and slash method, Converting darts into seam lines; Adding fullness by gathers, pleats and tuck; Construction of different types of Seams, yokes, collars: full roll collar, convertible collar, sailor collar, Chinese collar, polo collar; sleeves: set-in sleeve and its variations, raglan sleeve, kimono sleeve; skirts: ‘A’ line, pleated and gathered; Preparation of basic block using draping techniques Construction of formal dress for teenager using draping technique ; Development of commercial pattern for a prepared dress: pattern envelope, patterns and instructions for use; Development of product line of apparel on selected theme; Visit to fashion institute.
TAD 472 Principles of Textile Designing 5 (0+5) Practical: Colour and Colour Schemes; Motif and its geometry; Motif as basic unit of design: selection of components of motif, motif development; symmetrical and asymmetrical motifs and their arrangements; Pattern arrangement with motif in different repeats; Geometry involved in basic textile designing- translation, rotation, reflection and glide reflection; Developing designs with Geometrical, Abstract, Stylized, Natural, and Ethnic and Traditional motifs; Application of suitable colour schemes in the developed designs; Sketching and rendering of different types of border patterns; Sketching and rendering of patterns for apparels; Sketching and rendering of patterns for home textiles; Preparation of swatch book of fabric samples of different types of structural and decorative designs; Theme based designing of a product line of household furnishings for commercialization: selection of theme, conceptualization and mood board; creation of designs for selected products; development of collection; preparation of spec sheets and costing sheets; selection and purchase of material to be used in the preparation of furnishings; Development of selected product line of furnishings; marketing of products, sales and distribution; maintenance of stock and sales records; projection of the work; Field visit to printing and textile design centre.
TAD 473 Fashion Illustrations 5(0+5) Practical: Human body: basic Introduction; Body form in totality; Drawing eight head figure using geometric body shape; Proportion: proportion of body parts, proportion of head, face and feet according different age group; sketching figures of different age group based on head theory; Facial expression in illustration: eyes, nose and lips; Basics of drawing legs, hands and arms of children, men and women’s hand; Front, ¾ and profile faces of adult and child (Male and Female); Adult and child (Male and Female)figures in different poses; Sketching of garment features: collars, neckline, fasteners, sleeves, pockets, cuffs and hemline; Sketching of added fullness: frills, flounce, gathers, pleats; Sketching of accessories: hats, shoes, boots, belts and purses; Designing of garments for adult and child -Male and Female; Illustration of fabric design and texture using different media -water colour, pencil colour, collage, poster colour and crayon colour; Theme based designing of a product line of accessories for commercialization: selection of theme, conceptualization and mood board; creation of designs for selected products; development of collection; preparation of spec sheets and costing sheets; selection and purchase of material to be used in the preparation of accessories; Development of selected product line of accessories; marketing of products, sales and distribution; maintenance of stock and sales records; projection of the work.
TAD 474 Computer Aided Designing- Pattern Designing 5(0+5) Practical: Introduction to pattern making software; Basics of pattern making tools; Standard tool bar; Piece tool bar; Seam tool bar; Edit tool bar; Tool kit Rotate tool bar; Internals Segment tool bar; Grading tool bar; Darts/Pleats; Fabric and Stripes; Basics of pattern making menus: File menu, Edit menu, Piece menu, Grading menu, Point menu, Segment menu, Dart menu, Pleat menu, Seam menu, Walk menu, Tool menu, Help menu; Creating and grading basic patterns: Bodice front and back, Sleeve, Skirt front and back; Product development from the developed patterns integrating different design features using CAD.
TAD 475 Seminar 1(1+0)
Semester VIII: IPT-483 Internship-Industrial attachment / In-plant Training 12(0+12) IPT-484 Internship Project Report and Presentation 2(0+2)
TEXTILES AND APPAREL DESIGNING POST GRADUATE PROGRAMME M.Sc. in “Apparel and Textile Science” Course Structure:
* Compulsory for Master’s programme
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