1 MAHATMA GANDHI UNIVERSITY PRIYADARSHINI HILLS, KOTTAYAM – 686 560 CHOICE BASED COURSE CREDIT SEMESTER SYSTEM AND GRADING Scheme & Syllabi For B.Sc. APPAREL AND FASHION DESIGN PROGRAMME 2017 2 PROGRAMME IN B.Sc. APPAREL AND FASHION DESIGN UNDER COURSE-CREDIT-SEMESTER SYSTEM & GRADING (2016 admissions onwards) AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME Aim: B.Sc. Apparel and Fashion Design is a six semester full-time programme, which employs the best methods to equip the students with the tools and techniques balanced with theory in the modern fashion/textiles, which has today taken the shape of fashion industry. India, which has always been a center for the traditional textile and garment trade, has in the past decade become a center of innovation in garment and fashion design. As one of the major players in the global apparel market, the need for professionals in the field of fashion is increasing tremendously in India. This programme equips students to pursue a wide range of career prospects as designers in apparel manufacturing, merchandising, marketing management, quality assurance, production planning & control and product engineering. The course also tunes student’s entrepreneurial skills to set up their own manufacturing units and export start-ups. Objectives: • To develop students’ aesthetic, intellectual and technological abilities through programs that integrates theory and practice. • To offers students a rigorous and innovative curriculum taught by faculty with outstanding academic and industry experience. • To promotes students’ growth and self-development through internships, guest lectures, industry-sponsored projects, and opportunities for experiential learning. Eligibility: A pass in plus two or equivalent examinations recognized by the university, irrespective of the streams/subjects. 3 Duration of the Course: The B.Sc. Apparel and Fashion Design shall be a six semester full time programme extending to three academic years consisting of 90 working days of instruction through each semester. There shall be two Semesters in an academic year, the ‘ODD’ semester commences in June and on completion, the ‘EVEN’ Semester commences after a semester-break of three days with two months’ vacation during April and May. The student may be permitted to complete the Programme, on valid reasons, within a period of 12 continuous semesters from the date of commencement of the first semester of the programme. Programme: B.Sc. Apparel and Fashion Design programme- is grouped under the Model III-New Generation Courses. Scheme and Syllabus: The B.Sc. Apparel and Fashion Design programme shall include (a) Common Course, (b) Core Courses (c) Complementary courses,(d)Open course (e) Project and (f) Field work. There shall be one choice based course; in the sixth semester with a choice of one out of three elective courses. Courses: The programme gives ample weightage to English as a communication medium. Students must develop the basic skills in English through Common courses (2) in the first and second semester. The core course includes Apparel & Fashion Design (23 courses), two Complementary courses i. Concept in Apparel (5 courses) ii. Apparel Business (3Courses), Open Course (1 out of 3 courses) and Choice based course (1out of 3 courses). The programme gives impetus to practical training throughout the semesters. The students get a better understanding on the related topics through the complementary courses of the entire semesters. They are required to do a fieldwork in the form of state wise assignment during the vacation time after II semester. The programme lays greater emphasis on interaction with the relevant industry in the form of an Internship (Project work) after the IV semester. 4 COURSE SUMMARY COMMON COURSE 1. EN1CCT01- English I 2. EN2CCT02- English II CORE COURSE: Apparel and Fashion Designing 1. AF1CRT01- Sociology Of Fashion (T) 2. AF1CRP02- Foundation Art (P) 3. AF1CRP03- Basics Sewing Techniques (P) 4. AF1CRP04- Surface Adornment (P) 5. AF2CRP05- Fashion Interpretation And Illustration (P) 6. AF2CRP06- Flat Pattern Making (P) 7. AF2CRP07- Sewing Of Design Details (P) 8. AF2CRT08- Fashion Designing Concepts (T) 9. AF3CRP09- Fashion Illustration And Stylization (P) 10. AF3CRP10- Advanced Sewing Designs (P) 11. AF3CRT11- History Of Western Costume (T) 12. AF3CRT12- History Of Art (T) 13. AF4CRP13- Fashion Illustration And Rendering Techniques (P) 14. AF4CRP14- Indian Clothing Construction (P) 15. AF4CRT15- Fundamentals Of Design Thinking (T) 16. AF5CRP16- Western Clothing Construction (P) 17. AF5CRP17- Computer Aided Fashion Design (P) 18. AF5CRP18-Children’s Clothing (P) 19. AF5CRT19- Environmental Studies & Human Rights (T) 20. AF6CRP20- Thematic Line Development (P) 21. AF6CRP21- Jewelry Designing (P) 22. AF6CRP22- Portfolio Presentation (P) 23. AF6CRP23- State Wise Assignment (P) COMPLEMENTARY-I: CONCEPT IN APPARELS 1. AF1CMT01- Fabric Science (T) 2. AF2CMT02- Traditional Indian Textiles And History Of Indian Costume (T) 3. AF3CMP03- Textile Design (P) 4. AF4CMT06- Apparel Production And Quality Control (T) 5. AF6CMP08- Internship (Project) (P) COMPLEMENTARY-II: APPAREL BUSINESS 1. AF3CMT04- Fashion Theory (T) 2. AF4CMT05- Fashion Marketing and Merchandising (T) 3. AF4CMT07- Essentials of Entrepreneurship (T) 5 OPEN COURSE 1. AF5OPT01- Socio-Psycho Aspects Of Clothing (T) 2. AF5OPT02- Fundamentals Of Visual Merchandising (T) 3. AF5OPT03- Elements And Principles Of Design (T) CHOICE BASED COURSES 1. AF6CBP01- Computer Aided Patternmaking And Grading (P) 2. AF6CBP02- Draping (P) 3. AF6CBP03- Thematic Furnishing (P) B.Sc. APPAREL AND FASHION DESIGN PROGRAMME SCHEME OF COURSES Model III Apparel and Fashion Design Courses and its number are as the following: Type of Course Number programme Common 2 Core + Complementary 31 Model III Choice based Course 1 Open Course 1 Courses with credits: The programme of Apparel and Fashion Design consist of common courses with 8 credits, core plus complementary courses with 106 credits, choice based courses with 3 credits and open course with 3 credits. Since the students are engaged in this significant work which leads to the culmination of the whole programme. 6 Model III a Programme Duration 6 Semesters b Total Credits required for successful completion 120 of the Programme c Credits required from Common Course I 8 d Credits required from Core + Complementary + 109 Vocational Courses including Project e Open Course 3 f Minimum attendance required 75% Type of programme Course Credits Total credits Common 08 Core + complementary 106 Model III 120 Choice based Course 03 Open Course 03 7 B.Sc. APPAREL AND FASHION DESIGN COURSES WITH HOURS PER WEEK AND DISTRIBUTION OF CREDITS SI.NO: TITLE OF COURSE HRS/ CREDITS WEEK 1. EN1CCT01- English-I (T) 5 4 2. AF1CRT01- Sociology of Fashion (T) 4 4 3. AF1CRP02- Foundation Art (P) 4 3 4. AF1CRP03- Basic Sewing Techniques (P) 4 3 5. AF1CMT01- Fabric Science (T) 4 4 6. AF1CRP04- Surface Adornment (P) 4 3 II 7. EN2CCT02- English- II (T) 5 4 8. AF2CMT02- Traditional Indian Textiles and History of 4 4 Indian costume (T) 9. AF2CRP05- Fashion Interpretation and Illustration (P) 4 3 10. AF2CRP06- Flat Pattern Making (P) 4 3 11. AF2CRP07- Sewing of Design Details (P) 4 3 12. AF2CRT08- Fashion Designing Concepts (T) 4 4 III 13. AF3CRP09- Fashion Illustration and Stylization (P) 4 3 14. AF3CRP10- Advanced Sewing Designs (P) 4 3 15. AF3CMP03- Textile Design (P) 4 3 16. AF3CMT04- Fashion Theory (T) 4 4 17. AF3CRT11- History of Western Costume (T) 4 4 18. AF3CRT12- History of Art (T) 5 4 IV 19. AF4CRP13- Fashion Illustration and Rendering 4 3 Techniques (P) 20. AF4CRP14- Indian Clothing Construction (P) 5 3 21. AF4CMT05- Fashion Marketing and Merchandising (T) 4 4 22. AF4CMT06- Apparel Production and Quality Control (T) 4 4 23. AF4CMT07- Essentials of Entrepreneurship (T) 4 4 24. AF4CRT15- Fundamentals of Design Thinking (T) 4 4 V 25. AF5CRP16- Western Clothing Construction (P) 6 3 26. AF5CRP17- Computer Aided Fashion Design (P) 5 3 27. AF5CRP18- Children’s Clothing (P) 6 3 28. AF5CRT19- Environmental Studies & Human Rights (T) 4 4 29. Open Course (T) 4 3 VI 30. AF6CRP20- Thematic Line Development (P) *** 11 5 31. AF6CRP21- Jewellery Designing (P) 4 3 32. AF6CRP22- Portfolio Presentation (P) **** 6 3 33. Choice Based Course 4 3 34. AF6CRP23- State Wise Assignment(P)* - 1 35. AF6CMP08- Internship (Project Wo rk) (P)** - 4 Total 150 120 8 COURSE DETAILS I. Zero Hour Courses Zero hour courses are courses done during vacation and which therefore do not take up semester hours. There are two such courses in the programme – State wise Assignment* (after II semester) and Project Work** (after IV semester). A separate statement of grade will be issued on these courses along with the VI semester score card. • State wise Assignment* The students shall do a detailed study in groups of minimum five for a month after the second semester about the lifestyle, arts and crafts, culture, customs and costumes of the people of a particular state of India. They are required to present a documentary of their research and set up an ambience which represents the geographic conditions of the state. They present the traditional dances, costumes, food, textiles and handicrafts, occupations etc which will be recorded and later be presented along with a report before an internal jury during the III semester. This course will have only internal assessment based on viva-voce examination. • Project Work** After the completion of the IV semester, the students are required to do an actual study among indigenous artisans understanding their problems and giving innovative solutions for product development and its marketability by employing the design thinking process. The students can also take up projects in association with self help groups, local artisans, NGOs and some organizations like Integrated Child Development Scheme, Govt. of India, Kudumbasree, Shrishti Welfare Centre, Munnar. They have to submit this Project work at end of the sixth semester. II. Thematic Line Development*** Each student will conceptualize and develop a collection of at least five garments in the VI Semester, which demonstrate the student’s creativity and understanding of the market. A Viva based on the collection of garments will be conducted at the end of the VI semester by an external examiner. 9 III. Portfolio Presentation**** The students have to document all their best presentable work done through all the semesters and those that portray the student’s area of interest. The portfolio can be an effective means of communicating the capacities and capabilities of the students to anyone who seeks their skills and talent. A viva based on their presentation will be conducted at the end of the VI semester by an external examiner. • Zero Credit Courses Zero Credit Courses shall be included in the programme to encourage advanced learner and shall be indicated in the score sheet. Permission for obtaining zero credit courses shall be done only under the supervision of a university approved permanent faculty member of the department which offers the core courses. State Wise Assignment* For State wise assignment there is no external evaluation. The break up for internal evaluation of State wise assignment is as follows. Components Marks Depth of Research 25 Garment Construction 40 Design Boards & PPT 20 Presentation 15 Total 100 Internship (Project) ** The break up for internal evaluation of internship is as follows. Components Marks Attendance 5 Practical Skill 10 Laboratory Involvement 5 Total 20 10 Thematic Line Development *** The break up for internal evaluation of Thematic Line Development is as follows. Component Marks Attendance 5 Designing 5 Pattern Making 5 Garment Construction 5 Total 20 Jewelry Designing The break up for internal evaluation of Jewelry designing is as follows. Component Marks Attendance 5 Designs 5 Products 5 Term Submission 5 Total 20 Portfolio Presentation**** The break up for internal evaluation of portfolio presentation is as follows. Component Marks Attendance 5 Punctuality 5 Design Assignment 10 Total 20 External Examination The external theory examination of all semesters shall be conducted by the University at the end of each semester. Students having a minimum of 75% average attendance for all the courses only can register for the examination. Condonation of shortage of attendance to a maximum