IIS University - International College for Girls - ICG Courses

M.Sc. (Clothing and Textiles)

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Duration: 2 Years

Eligibility: Graduation

Course Structure

Course Code	Course Tilte
Semester  I
HCT 121	Apparel Making
HCT  122	Business Of Fashion
HCT 123	Research Methodology
HCT 124	World Textiles
HCT 125	Pattern Making  (Practical)
HCT 126	Applied Textile Design  (Practical)
HCT 127	Fabric Manufacturing  (Practical)
HCT 128	Seminar
Semester  II
HCT 221	Historic Costumes
HCT 222	Applied Statistics
HCT 223	Textile Testing and Quality Control
HCT 224	Fashion Illustration (Practical)
HCT 225	Textile Testing and Quality Control  (Practical)
HCT 226	Applied Statistics  (Practical)
HCT 227	Seminar
Semester  III
HCT 321	Apparel Production Technology
HCT 322	Social Psychological Aspects Of Clothing
HCT 323	Textile Chemistry
HCT 324	Apparel Construction  (Practical)
HCT 325	Textile Chemistry   (Practical)
HCT 326	Internship
HCT 327	DIssertation
Semester  IV
HCT 421	Dyeing and Printing
HCT 422	Dyeing and Printing  (Practical)
HCT 423	Draping  (Practical)
HCT424	Dissertation

 

Course Syllabus

Semester – I

HCT -121  Apparel Making

Objectives:

• To create awareness of quality assurance norms and evaluating quality in  apparel.
• To acquaint students with the art of handling different materials and understand the factors influencing fitting.

Contents

Unit-I Body Measurements:

• Study of Anthropometric measurements- Procedure for taking body  measurements for men, women and children
• Locating land marks
• Formation of standard size chart in relation to Asymmetrical and ideal figure types
• Evaluation of posture

Unit-II Design Features:

• Elements and principles of design related to apparel

Unit-III Layouts for garment construction:

• Difference between Drafting, Paper pattern & decoding a pattern.
• Economic & Basic layout .
• Layout for special fabrics for bold & unidirectional prints, stripes and checks
• Handling of special fabrics while cutting and stitching (Pile, lace, Sheers & Heavy weight, knits and leather)
• Calculation of cost for different garments.

Unit-IV Evaluating the Quality of Apparel:

• Identifying the components of apparel for –Fabric, shaping devices, underlying fabrics, pockets, neckline treatments, sleeve treatments, waistline treatments, closures, hem treatments & decorative details.
• Standards for evaluating the various components.

Unit-V Fitting:

• Factors affecting good fit.
• Basic pattern alterations in length, width, waist, hipline etc.
• Common problems encountered in fitting & their remedies

 

HCT – 122   Business Of Fashion

Objectives:

• To understand the concept and factors involved in fashion.
• To learn about the centers of international fame & their contribution in fashion.
• To develop understanding of merchandising & retailing and its importance in today’s consumer market.
• To gain knowledge about the management aspect of retailing.

Contents

Unit-I Fashion Concepts:

• Fashion Terminology, Principles of Fashion.
• Theories of Fashion Adoption:
  • Traditional Fashion Adoption (Trickle Down Theory)
  • Reverse Adoption (Trickle Up or Bottom Up Theory)
  • Mass Dissemination (Trickle Across Theory)
• Components of Fashion – Silhouette, Detail, Colour, Fabric, Texture.
• Psychology of Fashion, Factors affecting fashion and its change.

Unit-II Fashion Evolution & Centres:

• Fashion Evolution – Fashion Cycle, Length of cycle, Fashion Leaders & Followers.
• Fashion forecasting.
• Sources of advanced fashion information
• Fashion Centers: France, Italy, England & United States, Milan, Japan

Unit-III Marketing Management:

• Fashion Marketing
• Fashion Market and Marketing Environment
• Level of Market Segmentation
• Segmenting Consumer Markets
• Market Targeting

Unit-IV Merchandising:

• Introduction & elementary knowledge of Merchandising.
• Merchandise Planning- Planning, controlling and executing merchandise budget, costing & pricing strategies.
• Visual Merchandising- Types of displays-Window display and interior display, careers in merchandising and the future of merchandising.

Unit-V Retailing

• Meaning & importance of retailing.
• Modern retail stores and future trends (Franchise retailing, Departmental stores, specialty stores, chain retailers, mail order houses, shopping malls).
• Designer label v/s Brands.

 

HCT -123  Research Methodology

Objectives:

• To know the significance of research methodology in Home Science.
• To understand the types, tools and methods of research and develop the ability to construct data gathering instruments appropriate for the research design.

Contents

Unit I Introduction to Research:

• Research: Definition and concept of research, objectives of research, importance of research.
• Types of Research- Descriptive vs. Analytical, Applied vs. Fundamental, Quantitative vs.
  • Qualitative, Conceptual vs. Empirical, Historical, Longitudinal Research, Experimental, cross sectional case studies.
• Research Approaches, Significance of Research.

Unit II Research Design & Hypothesis:

• Research Design: Meaning, Need and Characteristics of a good research design.
• Identification of a Research problem. Selection of a Research problem.
• Hypothesis- Purpose, characteristics, types and criteria of hypothesis.
• Variables- Meaning and Concept, Types of variables.

Unit III Data gathering instruments:

• Data gathering instruments: Observation, Interview, Questionnaires and Schedules: their construction, Technique of data collection, Scrutiny of data accuracy of measurements, testing of a questionnaire.

Unit IV Scaling Techniques

• Scaling Techniques: Purpose of scaling techniques, Types of scales- Nominal, Ordinal, Interval and Ratio scales.
• Sampling- Meaning of census and sample. Characteristics of a good sample, Need for sample, Types of samples based on Probability and Non-Probability sampling.
• Probability Sampling- Idea of Simple Random Sampling, Stratified and Cluster sampling
• Non- Probability Sampling- Purposive and Quota sampling.

Unit V Processing and Data Analysis:

• Processing and Data Analysis: Coding, Categorization, Classification, Tabulation,requency distribution tables, Graphs, Illustrations. Interpretation, Report Writing.

 

HCT -124   World Textiles

Objectives:

• To study the textiles traditions of world
• To study the important textiles arts in their historical perspective.
• To create awareness and foster appreciation of textile masterpieces of the world.

Contents

Unit I : Materials in early civilizations

• Textile fibers-origin, processing and spread (Linen and other bast fibers, wool and hair fibers, cotton and silk)
• Dyes and colorants
• Other materials-skin/hide
• Metal fibres
• Beads, mirrors, shells and coins

Unit II: Development of tools and techniques of production

• Spinning
• Weaving
• Rug weaving
• Knitting
• Netting, knotting and crochet
• Dyeing and Printing

Unit III : Study of master pieces of world textiles

(With respect to history, construction techniques, styles, colors, motifs and centers of production)

• Brocades (China, India, Persia, Byzantium, Spain, Italy and France)
• Tapestries (Greece, Coptic, Europe and Peru )
• Carpets and floor coverings (Middle and Far East)
• Shawls (India, England and France)

Unit-IV : Study of master pieces of world textiles

(With respect to history, construction techniques, styles, colors, motifs and centers of production)

• Laces (Europe)
• Linen damasks (Ireland and Belgium)
• Resist dyed fabrics (India, Indonesia and Japan)
• Printed textiles (India, France and England)
• Embroideries (China, Persia, England)

Unit V: Textiles of  

• Pre-Hispanic, Latin and South America
• Colonial North America

 

HCT -125  Pattern Making  (Practical)

Objectives:

• To help students in developing skills in pattern making.
• To acquaint students to advanced techniques of designing patterns.

Contents

Practical

Development of Basic Blocks

• Bodice and Sleeve (Child & Adult)
• Basic slim skirt
• Ladies trousers

Introduction to flat pattern making

• Principles & Rules of Pattern development
• Dart Manipulation Methods: Slash & Spread, Pivot method- Adaptation of basic block sloper to Single dart series , two dart series, Cluster of darts & dart equivalents, Graduating & Radiating darts, Parallel darts, Asymmetrical darts & Style line variation.
• Added fullness
• Countouring

Preparing paper drafts and muslin mocks to be tested on dress

• Set in sleeves
• Sleeve bodice combination
• Collars
• Necklines
• Yokes
• Placket openings
• Skirts
• Pockets
• Cuffs (All dart manipulation to be tested on dress form).

 

HCT -126   Applied Textile Design  (Practical)

Objectives

• To impart understanding of different media of application-printing (stencil, block) and special finishes.
• To equip the students with technical skills of designing competency for different media of application.
• To develop a professional approach towards the thematic designing for textiles.

Contents

Practical:

• Design development conceptualizing theme board/ mood board, interpreting theme board in line with elements of design
• Rendering: various textures- yarn fabric finishes & other textures.
  • Fabric simulation- sheer , medium weight, heavy, pile etc.
  • Colour mixing and colour ways
  • Enlargement & reduction of motifs
• Creating design ornaments
  • Development of motif
  • Concept of design repeat
• Design & development of blocks, screen & stencil
• Thematic approach to design: Preparation of theme chart/board –depicting colour story and texture indication for fabric yardage for apparel & household textiles.
• Developing prints using motifs in different repeats & colour schemes for textiles through Corel Draw.

 

HCT -127   Fabric Manufacturing  (Practical)

Objectives:         

• To enable students to understand and learn methods of developing fabrics using different fibres, yarn and fabric making techniques.
• To gain knowledge and understanding of fundamentals of weaving machinery and processes.
• To analyse different weave patterns and learn principles of creating designs through weaving.

Contents

Practical

• Color and Weave effect
• Collection of woven fabrics and their identification
• Fabric analysis for design, repeat, draft, peg plan.
• Weaving: Setting up of a simple loom – winding, warping, drafting, drawing in.
• Sample preparation of various weaves on looms
• Creating designs for stripes, checks, towels etc
• Preparation of designs for dobby and jacquard loom

 

HCT -128   Seminar

Objective:

The paper will focus on the current and emerging relevant issues and trends in the discipline.

Guidelines

Students will present seminar on topics related to current and emerging issues in different areas of apparel designing, construction, production, fashion, textiles, dyeing, printing, fabric manufacturing etc. Students will give a power point presentation on the given topic and shall be evaluated by the panel of examiners consisting of Head of the Department, external examiner and one appointed by the Principal.

 

Semester – II

HCT -221  Historic Costumes

Objectives:

• To gain knowledge of the significant development in production of textiles in the world.
• To assess similarities and dissimilarities in different civilizations in terms of production, Ornamentation and usage.
• To acquaint students with the prevailing designs of costumes worn by people of different countries during different periods.

Contents

Unit-I Beginning of Costumes

• Source of evidence for the study of historic costumes
• The origin of dress
• Clothing as an art form
• Relationship between textile production and its use in dress

Unit-II The Ancient World (300 B.C- 1500 A.D)

• Mesopotamia
• Egypt
• Greece
• Rome
• India
• Late middle ages ( 1300 A.D.- 1500 A.D)

Unit-III English Costumes

• English costumes during middle ages
• Early middle ages
• Late middle ages

Unit-IV French Costumes:

• Renaissance in France (1500 A.D)
• Renaissance in France (1600 A.D)
• Renaissance in France (1700 A.D)

Unit V The French Revolution and thereafter (1790 A.D - 1900 A.D.)

• The Directoire and empire period (1790 A.D.-1820 A.D.)
• The Romantic period ( 1820A.D. -1850 A.D.)
• The Crinoline period ( 1850A.D.-1869A.D.)
• The Bustle period (1870A.D.-1900A.D.)

 

HCT -222   Applied Statistics

Objectives:

• To understand the role of statistics and computer applications in research.
• To apply statistical techniques to research data for analyzing and interpreting data carefully.

Contents

Unit I Introduction To Statistics:

• Statistics- Meaning, Importance, Limitations, Classifications and Tabulation of data, discrete and continuous variables. Frequency Distributions and Cumulative frequency distribution,Diagrammatic(one- dimensional and two- dimensional) and Graphical presentation of data(Histogram, Frequency Polygon, Frequency curve and ogives)
• Measure of Central Tendency- Mean, Median and Mode, their properties, merits and demerits.
• Measure of Dispersion- Range, Quartile Deviation, Mean Deviation and standard deviation, coefficient of variation. Moments, Skew ness and Kurtosis (their absolute and relative measures)

Unit II Probability Distributions, Correlation & Regression Analysis:

• The formal and empirical concept of Probability. Idea of Binomial distribution, Poisson
• Distribution. Properties of Normal Probability Curve and its applications.
• Correlation Analysis- Definition and concept, types and measures of studying correlation (Karl Pearson’s coefficient of correlation, its assumptions, properties, merits and demerits, Spearman’s Rank correlation coefficient)
• Regression Analysis- Definition, concept, uses and properties. Least Square Methods, Regression Coefficients, Fitting of Regression lines.

Unit III

• Sampling Distribution and Standard Error. Element of Testing a Statistical Hypothesis- Formulation of the problem, Types of errors. Level of significance, large sample test for proportions, single mean and difference in two means.

Unit IV

• Small sample test- Application of Student’s t- test for small sample for single mean, difference in two means (independent and paired-t). Chi-square test for testing normal population variance.
• Test for goodness of fit independence of attributes using 2x2 and rxc contingency tables.

Unit V

• Definition of F-test, application of F-test for testing of equality of two variances.
• Analysis of Variance-Concept, assumptions, Basic ideas of one-way and two-way classification with simple questions.

 

HCT -223  Textile Testing and Quality Control

Objectives:

• To develop an understanding of methods and techniques used to analyze textile fibre, yarns and fabrics for end-use performance.
• To acquire knowledge and understanding of various structural properties of textiles and relate to end use fabric performance and product.
• To be able to analyze and interpret the results and predict textile testing.

Contents

Unit –I Introduction to Textile Testing:

• Objectives of textile testing.
• Selection of samples for testing – Random sampling procedures for determination of properties of fibers, yarn and fabrics.

Unit –II Textiles and Moistures:

• Standards atmospheric test condition, various methods to measure relative humidity, moisturecontent and moisture regain of textiles.
• Factors affecting regain of textile materials and their effects on fibre properties.

Unit –III Fibre and Yarn Dimensions:

• Fiber testing – length fineness and evenness, its implication on quality
• Yarn testing – fineness, twist, crimp, elongation and strength.

Unit –IV Fabric Dimensions and Properties

• Fabric Testing – Strength, elongation, shrinkage, thickness, cover, air permeability, creaserecovery, stiffness, weight, repellency drape.
• Fabric inspection procedure its defects and their analysis.

Unit –V Standardization:-

• Standards for fabric performance.
• Organizations for standardization (National & International)
• Quality control of Textile Products BIS, ASTM, ISO, BS, AATCC, inda, atmi,ginetex & others
• Quality standards as applicable to various types of textiles (garments, knits, woven, carpets)
• Eco labels, silk mark, wool mark &international labels.
  

 

HCT -224  Fashion Illustration (Practical)

Objectives:

• To focus on design details, creation of styles and rendering techniques using different media.
• To enhance the creative skills of drawing, sketching and rendering colours for designing garments and accessories based on themes.

Contents:

Practical

• Sketching garment & garment details – Pockets, waist bands, cuffs, sleeves, collars, necklines, skirts, trousers & coats/ jackets
• Sketching of 10 ½ female croqui with different posses (Front, Back & Side view) Theme Rendering – Developing a line of garment & accessories based on theme and fabrics selected for:
  • Casual wear.
  • Sports wear.
  • Bridal wear.
  • Evening wear.
  • Executive (Business wear)
  • Night wear.
  • Beach wear.
  • Winter wear.
  • Traditional wear.
• Different figure size/types – Sketching designs for various textures and prints to suit the figures and sizes.
• Introduction to Photoshop, Corel Draw for fashion illustration.
  

 

HCT -225  Textile Testing and Quality Control  (Practical)

Objectives:

• To develop an understanding of methods and techniques used to analyze textile fibre, yarns and fabrics for end-use performance.
• To acquire knowledge and understanding of various structural properties of textiles and relate to end use fabric performance and product.
• To be able to analyze and interpret the results and predict the general textile testing.

Contents

Practical

• Moisture Relation testing – use of oven and hygrometer, determination of oven dry weight.
• Physical testing of yarn – Count, Twist, Crimp, Strength.
• Physical testing of fabric- Thread count, Thickness, Abrasion, Stiffness, Drapability, Crease Recovery, Pilling, Tensile strength, Air permeability and Water Permeability.

 

HCT -226   Applied Statistics  (Practical)

Objectives:

• To understand the role of statistics and computer applications in research.
• To apply statistical techniques to research data for analyzing and interpreting data carefully.

Contents

Practical:

Note: Students should be given hand-on experiences to use appropriate software packages for selected statistical analysis.

• Frequency distribution, histogram, frequency polygons, ogive.
• Measures of Central Tendency, Measures of Variation.
• Coefficient of correlation, Regression and prediction.
• Chi-square tests- Goodness of fit, Independence of Attributes 2x2 and rxc contingency tables.
• Application of Student’s t-test for small samples- test of significance of single mean, difference in means.
• F-test for two sample variances.
• Analysis of Variance- one-way classification, two-way classification with and without replication.

 

HCT -227   Seminar

Objective:

• The paper will focus on the current and emerging relevant issues and trends in the discipline.

Guidelines

Students will present seminar on topics related to current and emerging issues in different areas of apparel designing, construction, production, fashion, textiles, dyeing, printing, fabric manufacturing etc. Students will give a power point presentation on the given topic and shall be evaluated by the panel of examiners consisting of Head of the Department, external examiner and one appointed by the Principal.

 

Semester - III

HCT -321   Apparel Production Technology

Objectives:

• To understand various processes and technical parameters of garment production.
• To enhance awareness of several product machinery & equipment.
• To study various production systems and their management.

Contents

Unit-I RMGI

• Importance of Readymade Garment Industry in Indian economy and global market.
• Growth & development of RMGI.
• SWOT analysis of RMGI.
• Type of garments manufactured & marketed
• Introduction to mass production-process flow chart

Unit-II Pre-production in Apparel Industry:

• Principles of Management.
• Design Department- Forecasting, Designing, Production of sample garments.
• Cutting & Spreading-Marker types & calculations, Spreading process & equipments
  • Types of cutting machines
  • Ticketing & Bundling-Purpose & types
• Pre-production- Fusing & pre folding machines

Unit-III Production Planning & Control:

• Production system-Types, Salient features & specific uses
• Specification sheet- Parts, types and preparation
• Production planning & Control- Scheduling, capacity plans, planning process, supply chain management, enterprise resource planning, plant layout

Unit-IV Production:

• Types of sewing threads, needles
• Sewing machinery-Parts, types & work aids
• Sewing defects
• Classification of seams & stitches - suitability & usage
• Alternate methods of joining material (fusing, welding & adhesives) equipment & techniques
• Attachment of labels

Unit-V Post production Machinery & Processes:

• Production finishing- bar tack, button, buttonhole
• Garment finishing – Stain removal, cleaning, drycleaning & pressing
• Specialized finishing – Moulding, form fininshing
• Packaging & dispatch-Types of packages & materials, machines used for packaging
• Application of computers in the garment industry.

 

HCT -322   Social -Psychological Aspects Of Clothing

Objectives:

• To develop an understanding of social and psychological aspects of clothing.
• To study the psychological effects of clothing on the individual in social situations.

Contents

Unit- I Origin of Clothing:

• Origin of clothing- Wanderers & Hunters, Cave Dwellers, City Dwellers
• Theories of clothing- Modesty, Immodesty, Protection, Adornment theory

Unit- II Clothing & Culture

• Characteristics of Culture
• Universalities in Dress- Tailored, Draped & Composite Garment
• Diversity in clothing patterns
• Technological patterns- Raw materials, fabrics & tools
• Evolution of styles- Navajo, Classical world, Oriental design, Middle ages & Contemporary dress
• Introduction to Folkways, Customs, Mores & Laws

Unit- III Social & Psychology of Clothing

• Social mobility & dress
• Class Distinction
• Group belonging & clothing behaviour
• Social choice affected by nationality, tradition, occupation and class consciousness
• Psychological effects of colour- Effects of colour in clothing, colours for various occasions & ceremonies (Birth, marriage, sacred occasion & ceremonies)

Unit- IV Clothing Behaviour

• • Self Concept
• • Clothing Symbolism
• • Clothes, Role & Status
• • Values, Attitudes & Interest
• • Conformity
• • Individuality

Unit- V Clothing & Physical Self

• • Clothing & physical comfort- Factors affecting body comfort
• • Clothes & Physical well being
• • Figure proportions & illusions

 

HCT -323   Textile Chemistry

Objectives:

• To acquaint the students about the polymers of the textile fibres.
• To understand the chemical composition of fibre and production and fundamental properties of natural and synthetic fibres.
• To familiarize with the chemical processing from desizing to finishing of textiles and their principles.

Contents

Unit – I Polymer Chemistry

• Polymers and methods of polymerization.
• Classification of Polymers.
• Degree of polymerization, Molecular weight of polymer and its determination.
• Orientation and Crystallinity of Polymer and their influence on fibre properties.

Unit – II Chemistry of Cellulosic Fibres

• Chemical composition, molecular structure, physical and chemical properties of cotton fibre.
• Regenerated cellulosic fibres – viscose, cupra ammonium rayon, cellulose acetate- their manufacture, properties and uses.

Unit –III Chemistry of Protein Fibres – Wool and Silk.

• Chemical composition, Molecular structure, Physical and chemical properties.
• Felting in wool, Degumming and Weighting of silk.

Unit –IV Chemistry of Synthetic Fibre - Polyester, Polyamides, Acrylonirile

• Chemistry of fibres–raw material and manufacturing process.
• Physical and chemical properties of all the fibres and their uses.

Unit – V Textile Finishing:

• Definition and importance of finishing
•  Classification of Finishes.
  • Mechanical Finishes.
  • Chemical Finishes – Mercerisation, Parchmentisation, Durable Press, Wash and Wear, Wrinkle Recovery.
  • Functional Finishes – Flame retardant, Water Repellent, Antistatic, Moth Proofing.
  • Special Purpose Finishes.

 

HCT -324   Apparel Construction  (Practical)

Objectives .

• To impart an in-depth knowledge of garment construction techniques.
• To enable the students to obtain harmony of fabric and design of the garment.

Contents

Practical

• Grading Techniques: Importance, introduction to different methods: Track & Stag  method. Procedure for grading adult bodice, sleeve, trouser, skirt to various sizes.
• Paper pattern- Parts of a paper pattern  Decoding a pattern, symbols used, layout on different width of fabrics
• Stitching the muslin mock-ups
  • Necklines (Scooped & Raised)
  • Collars (Flat, Raised, Stand & Grown on)
  • Sleeves (Set in & Sleeve bodice combination)
  • Pockets (In seam, Slashed, Patch)
  • Plackets
  • Yoke (Bodice & Skirt)
  • Skirts (Layered, Gored, Panel)
• Handling of different fabrics- stripes, checks, plaids, slippery fabric, Shear and uni-directional fabrics. Constructing the following garments on above fabric using appropriate seams, seam finishing, plackets, pockets, fasteners, trimming & decoration
  • Children - Bu-Shirt/Shorts
    • Dityles of frock
  • Adult - One piece dress
    • Skirt & Ladies Kurta & Salwar Kameez

 

HCT -325   Textile Chemistry   (Practical)

Objectives:

• To acquaint the students about the polymers of the textile fibres.
• To understand the chemistry, production and fundamental properties of natural and synthetic fibres.
• To familiarize with the chemical processing from desizing to finishing of textiles

Contents

Practical

• Identification of fibres – visual, microscopic, burning and chemical tests.
• Quantitative Analysis of Blends – P/C, P/V, P/W, C/W
• Desizing, scouring, bleaching, mercerization of cotton fabric.
• Swelling characteristics of cotton fibre.
• Determination of hardness of water.
• Determination of various pollutants in water.

 

HCT -326   Internship

Objectives:

• To create awareness regarding current trends, issues and researches related to various aspects of Clothing & Textiles.
• To gain practical experience in different units of clothing and textile industry.

In the end of II Semester, students will undergo internship training of 45 days in a textile designing unit/ apparel manufacturing unit/ textile dyeing and printing unit/ apparel export unit/boutiques/ fashion houses etc. so that they get to understand the existing working practices, conditions and acquire an indepth technical know how. The student shall prepare a report on the

visit made by the organization. She will submit the report and will be required to make the presentation of the work followed by viva-voce. The students will be required to get the certificate regarding successful training.

Evaluation: Panel of examiners consisting of Head of the department, and two other examiners appointed by the Principal shall conduct a vice-voce and evaluate the reports. The students will be given marks out of 100, which will be converted to credits as per the programme.

 

 

HCT -327   DIssertation

Objectives:

• To prepare synopsis for the research in Textile & Apparel Industry
• To be able to appreciate and industrial importance of Research.
• To able to write chapters for dissertation.

The students shall prepare synopsis and will give its presentation. The Head of the department, Supervisor and other senior member appointed by the Principal shall conduct a viva-voce and evaluate the synopsis and the presentation.

 

 

Semester – IV

HCT -421   Dyeing and Printing

Objectives:

• To impart the knowledge on concept of color
• To impart the knowledge about preparation of fabric for dyeing & printing.
• To understand the theory of dyeing in relation to various classes of dyes.
• To study application of various dyes and properties related to it.
• To inculcate awareness of the different methods of printing and appreciate the technical advantages of each.
• To develop technical competency in printing with different dyes on different fabrics.

Contents

Unit –I Color

• Introduction of color – Color & Color mixing
• Color Perception
• Instruments for measurements of color
• Defective colour vision

Unit –II Dyeing

Preparation of Fabric:

• Pretreatments of fabric for Dyeing and Printing – scouring, bleaching, singeing,desizing.
• Specific preparatory steps for cotton, wool, silk and man-made fibres.

Unit –III Dyeing Mechanism:

• Dye, classification of dyes, Chemical constitution of dyes
• Theory of Dyeing
• Dyeing with synthetic dyes.
  • Direct, vat, reactive sulphur, Azo (for cellulosic)
  • Acid, basic (for proteins)

• Stages of dyeing – fibre dyeing, yarn dyeing, fabric dyeing, garment dyeing, their advantages and disadvantages.
• Union dyeing and cross dyeing.
• Dyeing defects and remedies.

Unit –IV Printing:

• Introduction to Printing, difference between dyeing and printing.
• Historical development of Printing methods – block, screen, stencil, roller and rotary.
• Preparation of printing paste – Thickening agents and their suitability for variousclasses of dyes and fibres.

Unit –V Printing Procedure: 9Hrs

• Styles of Printing – Direct, resist, discharge.
• Special Printing Procedures – Transfer Printing, Flock Printing, Foam Printing, Damask Printing.

 

HCT -422   Dyeing and Printing  (Practical)

Objectives:

• To impart the knowledge about preparation of fabric for dyeing & printing.
• To understand the theory of dyeing in relation to various classes of dyes.
• To study the application of various dyes and properties related to it.
• To inculcate awareness of the different methods of printing and appreciate the technical advantages of each.
• To develop technical competency in printing with different dyes on different fabrics.

Practical

• Dyeing of yarns and fabric with different classes of dyes
  • Direct, Reactive, Vat, Sulphur, Azo.
  • Acid, Basic
• Preparation of screens for printing and its application.
• Printing with blocks and screens on cotton and silk in different styles with different dye class.
  • Direct style
  • Resist style
  • Discharge style

 

HCT -423  Draping  (Practical)

Objectives :

• To enable the students to obtain perfect fit and harmony between the fabric & design of the garment.

Contents

Practical

• Pattern development through draping Design variation:
  • Basic Bodice & its adaptation to the following
    • Manipulating dart excess at different locations
    • Dividing dart excess- Waist & side seam, waist & shoulder
    • Dart equivalents – Gathers, pleats and tuck darts
  • Incorporating dart equivalence: gather pleat, dart tucks & control seam.
  • Asymmetrical darts
  • Skirt & its adaptation
    • A-Line
    • Flared
    • Panel
    • Gathered
    • Pleated
    • Stylized yoke with flare, gathers & pleats
    • Peplums & Godets
      

 

HCT-424   Dissertation

The dissertation will involve in depth practical work on the synopsis approved. The students shall submit four copies of Dissertation and will be required to make presentation of the work.

Evaluation: The dissertation submitted will be evaluated by a panel of examiners consisting of Head of the department, external examiner and one appointed by the Principal shall conduct a vice-voce and evaluate the dissertations.