M.Sc. (Garment Production & Export Management)
Duration:
2 Years
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Eligibility:
Graduation
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Course Structure
Course Code
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Course Title
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Semester-I
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GPM-121
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Understanding Textiles
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GPM-122
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Apparel Construction Techniques
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GPM-123
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Principles Of Management
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GPM-124
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International Marketing
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GPM-125
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Fundamentals Of Apparel Making (Practical)
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GPM-126
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Surface Embellishments (Practical)
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GPM–127
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Seminar
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Semester-II
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GPM-221
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Quality Assurance
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GPM-222
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Fashion Dynamics
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GPM-223
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Accounting And Finance
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GPM-224
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Research Methodology
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GPM-225
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Pattern Making And Draping (Practical)
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GPM-226
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Apparel Design & Sourcing (Practical)
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GPM–227
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Seminar
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Semester-III
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GPM-321
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Apparel Merchandising
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GPM-322
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Business Environment
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GPM-323
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Pattern Development (Practical)
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GPM-324
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Fabrication Techniques (Practical)
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GPM-325
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Internship
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Semester-IV
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GPM-421
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Apparel Production Technology
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GPM-422
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Foreign Trade And Documentation
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GPM-423
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Entrepreneurship
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GPM-424
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Line Development (Practical)
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GPM-425
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Project
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Course Syllbaus
GPM-121 Understanding Textiles
Objectives:
- To familiarize students with fundamentals and properties of fibre and yarn.
- To impart knowledge about fabric construction.
Unit I
- Textile Terminology
- Classification of Textile fibers
- Properties - Primary and secondary properties of textile fibers
- Origin and properties of cotton, wool, silk, rayon, polyester and nylon
Unit II
- Basic principles of yarn making
- Types of Yarn – simple, novelty and bulk yarn
- Properties of Yarn, Yarn numbering system and Yarn twist
- Yarn Manufacturing – Mechanical and chemical spinning
- Yarn properties and sewing threads
Unit III
- Weaving-terminology, parts of loom, motions and basic weaves
- Introduction to knitting machines, Classification of knits: warp & weft
- Introduction to felting, bonding, knotting, braiding and lacing
- Blended and Union fabrics
Unit IV
- Textile finishes - importance and classification of finishes
- Preparatory processes – singeing, desizing, scouring and bleaching.
- Mechanical finishes – calendaring, tentering and mercerization.
- Functional finishes- water repellent, flame retardant, antistatic, crease resistant, shrink resistant and soil repellent.
Unit V
- Preparation of fabric for dyeing and printing
- Classification of Dyes – Natural and Synthetic dyes
- Stages of Dyeing- fiber, yarn, fabric and garments
- Styles of printing – Direct, Discharge and Resist
- After treatment of dyed and printed goods
GPM-122 Apparel Construction Techniques
Objectives:
- To familiarize students with fundamentals of apparel construction.
- To impart knowledge about concept of size and fitting.
Unit I
- Locating Land marks
- Taking Body Measurements for: men, women & children
- Methods of pattern making: Drafting, flat pattern and draping
Unit II
- Fabric preparation for sewing
- Fabric preparation-preshrinking, straightening, trueing
- Pattern layout and cutting-open, half fold, partial fold, matching stripes, plaids and checks
- Handling special fabrics while cutting and stitching (lace, velvet, chiffon)
- Supporting Fabrics: lining, underlining, interlining and interfacing.
Unit III
- Sewing
- Seam properties, seam types, stitch types
- Sewing machine feed mechanisms
- Sewing machine needles and threads
- Sewing problems and its remedies
- Elementary knowledge of machinery for seaming knitted garments
Unit IV
- 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
- Definition & tools used in fitting room
- Factors to be considered while fitting
- Common Fitting problems and their remedies
GPM-123 Principles Of Management
Objectives:
- To provide knowledge of management concepts.
- To acquaint students with principles of management.
- To make students aware and improve administrative and managerial skills.
Unit I
- Management- Concept, Meaning, Nature and Importance
- Principles of Management :Detailed study of Principles of Management-Henry Fayol’s and F. W. Taylor’s
Unit II
- Planning- Definition, Importance, Types of plans, Planning Process, Management by Objectives (elementary knowledge only)
- Organization- Concept, Nature ,various forms of organizations
Unit III
- Directing- Meaning, Importance, Process and Supervision
- Motivation- Meaning, Types ,Theories of Motivation- Maslow’s, McGregor theory, Hertzberg
- Leadership: Definition, Importance, Functions of Leader, Types of leadership styles
Unit IV
- Controlling-Meaning, Importance, Process, Technique
- Communication-meaning, channels, barriers
Unit V
- Human Resource management-a brief study of Recruitment, Selection, Training, Human resource planning
GPM-124 International Marketing
Objectives:
- To provide knowledge of International Marketing.
- To acquaint students with application of marketing mix.
Unit I
International Marketing
- Nature and functions
- International marketing Vs. Domestic Marketing
- Need of International marketing
- Problems and challenges of International marketing
Unit II
Market Entry Strategies
- Licensing
- Franchising
- Exporting
- Turnkey Contracts, Joint Ventures, Mergers and Acquisitions
- Direct and Indirect Exporting
Unit III
Product Planning and Development
- Product planning
- Product line mix
- Product life cycle
- Product mix decisions
Unit IV
International Pricing
- Pricing objectives
- Factors influencing pricing
- Process of determination
- Export price – Ex works, free along side ship price (FAS), free on board price (FOB), cost and freight price (C&F), caused insurance and freight price (CIF), Ex-ship price, Ex-query price (EXQ), Franco price, delivered at frontier Delivery Duty Paid (DDP).
Unit V
Physical Distribution
- Meaning ,characteristics of channels
- Factors affecting logistics
- Promotion of products
- Tools of promotion – Advertisements, Sales promotion, Publicity and Personal Selling.
- Promotion mix concepts and decisions
GPM-125 Fundamentals Of Apparel Making (Practical)
Objectives:
- To familiarize students with sewing skills and basics garment construction
- Introducing the concept of drafting and basic adaptation
Content
- Introduction to sewing devices, measuring devices, marking devices, sewing aids, needles and threads
- Introduction to sewing machine its parts and working of sewing machine and attachments Common problems and their solutions
- Preparing the fabric for cutting
- Preparation of following samples for basic production operations:
- Hand Sewing: Back Stitch, Even Basting, Blanket Stitch, Buttonhole Stitch, Simple Hemming, Invisible Hemming
- Machine Seams: Plain Seam, French Seam, Run & Fell, Top Seam, Lapped Seam
- Disposal of fullness: Dart, Pleats and Gathers
- Placket: Continuous wrap placket, warp and projection, kurta placket, slit opening,
- Band and cuffs
- Fasteners & its applications: Hooks & bar tack, press & studs, button & buttonholes, zipper attachment
- Pocket : Patch pocket, slashed pocket and Inseam pocket
- Neck line finishing with facing and piping
- Introduction to Drafting: Preparation of child basic bodice, sleeve and skirt block
- Adaptations and preparing mock on muslin for following:
- Sleeves: Puff, cap and flared
- Collars: Peter pan, Chinese and Convertible
- Construction of child’s bodice with sleeve and attaching peter pan collar
- Construction of slim skirt and evaluate for fit
- Identification of 3 thread, 5 thread machine
GPM-126 Surface Embellishments (Practical)
Objectives:
- To familiarize students with various techniques of surface ornamentation for value addition
- To enable the students to use various surface enrichments for apparel and home furnishings
Content
- Basic process of designing:
- Using geometrical, simplified, naturalized, stylized, abstract and ornamental motifs for developing designs
- Enlargement and reduction of motif
- Placement and repeats of all over patterns
- Color harmonies and color ways
- Using selected themes prepare a product line of yardage fabric for apparel and household textiles with different repeats and color schemes for apparel and textiles
- Basis hand stitches:
- Satin, Closed Herringbone, open Chain, Fish Bone, Fly, French Knot
- Cut work, Applique work, smocking, shirring and crochet
- Edging: Lace, Piping, Beads, Fringes
- Demonstration / visit of basic dyeing and printing units.
- Tie and Dye, Batik, Stencil, screen and block printing
- Preparation of scrap file with special emphasis on colour, design and motifs & tudy the present market for Indian Textiles: woven, embroidered and printed textiles of India.
- Designing, sourcing and preparation of two made ups/apparel using any of the above techniques, taking inspiration from traditional designs
GPM – 127 Seminar
Objectives:
To create awareness regarding current trends, issues and researches related to various aspects of Apparel Production and Export Management.
Guidelines
Students will present seminar on topics related to current and emerging issues in different areas of apparel designing, construction, production, fashion, textiles, marketing and export management etc. Students will present the seminar along with power point on the given topic and shall be evaluated by a panel of judges appointed by the Principal.
Semester - II
GPM-221 Quality Assurance
Unit I
- Quality: Concept of Quality, Quality cost relationship, managing quality through inspection and testing, seven tools of quality
- Inspection: Inspection and its significance. Raw material inspection, In process inspection and Final quality inspection
- Fabric faults as related to stages of manufacturing: yarn defects, weaving defects, dyeing defects and finishing defects.
Unit II
- Textile testing: Introduction, precision and accuracy of test methods, atmospheric conditions for testing, strength properties of apparel. Fabric stretch properties, dimensional changes in apparel due to laundering, dry cleaning, steaming pressing and color fastness
- Drapability and Crease recovery
- Garment Testing: Accessories testing – Inspecting garments using spec sheets Inspecting garments using measuring tape, without using measuring tape Button quality testing, Interlining quality testing, testing of Zippers, snap fasteners, sewing threads Quality costs – Inspection procedures apparel quality control
Unit III
- Standards: Benefits of standards, Levels of standards, Sources of standards, ISO 9000 Series Standards
- Introduction to AATCC, ASTM, ISO, BIS, INDA
Unit IV
- Introduction to eco friendly textiles, banned dyes and eco parameters, environmental impact of Textile Industries
Unit V
- Water: Sources of water, types & determination of hardness, matter of water softening
- Care labeling: Importance, terminology, symbols and usage, International care labeling, elementary knowledge of wool mark and silk mark.
- Laundry aids: soaps, detergents, bleaches, stain removers, whiteness and stiffening agents, functions of commercial laundry
GPM-222 Fashion Dynamics
Objectives:
- To familiarize students with fashion concepts
- To acquaint students with fashion world.
Unit I
- Origin of Fashion
- Fashion terminology
- Various fashion centers :- France, Italy, England, Tokyo and US
Unit II
- Elements of design
- Basics principles of designs
- Sources of inspiration and design sources – media, history, theatre and films
- Role of Designer
- Forecasting trends
- Theme interpretation
- Fashion Forecasting
Unit III
- Components of fashion
- Theories of fashion
- Design development – seasons, elements and principles of designs and their relationship in the finish product.
Unit IV
- Fashion cycle
- Factors affecting fashion trends
- Fashion leaders and followers
Unit V
- Fashion Designer with special reference to India
- Strengths of Indian Fashion Industry
- Role of CAD/CAM in apparel industry
- Evolution of 20th century Indian fashion
GPM-223 Accounting And Finance
Objective:
To provide an understanding of the principles of accountancy and finance, and its application in business.
Unit I
- Basics of Book-keeping and Accountancy.
- Accounting principles, concepts and conventions.
Unit II
- Double Entry System-journal, Books of Prime Entry
- Subsidiary Books
- Cash Book
Unit III
- Preparation of Ledger Accounts, Trial Balance, Trading and Profit & Loss Account and Balance Sheet (without adjustments)
Unit IV
- Cost Analysis- Break Even Analysis
- Preliminary study of ratio Analysis-Liquidity ratio, turnover ratio, profitability ratio
Unit V
- Sources of finance-short and long term
- Management of working capital
- Management of inventory
GPM-224 Research Methodology
To help students develop the skills needed in conducting a research. To introduce students to the skills in report writing. To acquaint students with basic statistical techniques and their application.
Unit I
Research
- Definition and Concept of research
- Objectives of research
- Types of Research- Descriptive Vs Analytical, Applied Vs Fundamental, Quantitative Vs Qualitative, Conceptual Vs Empirical, Historical, Longitudinal Research
- Research Approaches
- Significance of Research
Unit II
Research Design
- Meaning, Need and Characteristics of 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
- Observation, Interview, Questionnaires and schedules, their construction
- Techniques of data collection, Scrutiny of data, accuracy of measurements, testing of Questionnaires
Unit IV
Scaling Techniques and Sampling
- Scaling Techniques
- Purpose of Scaling
- Techniques of scaling
- 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
Unit V
Statistics
Meaning, Importance and limitations of Statistics
- Classification and Tabulation of data
- Discrete and Continuous variables.
- Frequency distribution and Cumulative frequency distribution
- Diagrammatic Presentation of data- One dimensional and two dimensional
- Graphical Presentation of data- Histogram, Frequency Polygon, Frequency Curve and Ogives
- Measures of Central Tendency- Mean, mode and median, their merits and demerits
- Measures of Dispersion- Range, Quartile, Deviation, Mean Deviation and standard deviation, Coefficient of variation. Moments, Skew ness and Kurtosis( their absolute and relative measures)
GPM-225 Pattern Making and Draping (Practical)
Objectives:
To acquaint students with the techniques of flat pattern making. To introduce students to the concepts of draping.
Content
- Introduction to techniques in pattern making
- Drafting
- Flat Pattern Method
- Draping
- Drafting of child & adults basic bodice, sleeve block, skirt & trousers block Adaptations of basic blocks for sleeves, collars, skirts and trousers
- Flat pattern design on bodice block through:
- Dart manipulation: Moving, Dividing and combining darts by pivot & slash and spread.
- Converting dart into: Seam lines, Gathers, Pleats, Tucks, and Yokes.
- Principles of Draping
- Draping dress form for bodice and skirt.
- Construction of one top draped in muslin to be completed through basic steps.
GPM-226 Apparel Design & Sourcing (Practical)
Objectives:
- To enhance the creative skills in sketching and rendering for designing garments
- Introduce the concept of spec sheets and source fabric accordingly
Content
- Illustrating garment details
- Drawing of working sketches
- Drawing in various media and rendering
- Media – Pencils, water colors and pens
- Rendering of various textures using suitable medium – print, woven, knits and laces.
- Developing theme and design concept through application of elements and
- principles of design
- Style reading for various types of garments
- Drawing of spec sheets specifying
- Style identification
- Sketch/ photograph
- Size
- Color ways
- Fabric swatch & trim
- Construction details: seams, stitches, stitches per inch, placement of
- labels, pocket, etc
- Suggested sequence of manufacturing operations
- Additional information: care label, brand name, etc
- Introduction to digital sketching – Corel draw, Adobe Photoshop
- Market survey and collection of varieties of fabrics for exports
GPM – 227 Seminar
Objectives:
To create awareness regarding current trends, issues and researches related to various aspects of Apparel Production and Export Management.
Guidelines
Students will present seminar on topics related to current and emerging issues in different areas of apparel designing, construction, production, fashion, textiles, marketing and export management etc. Students will present the seminar along with a power point presentation on the given topic and shall be evaluated by a panel of judges appointed by the Principal.
Semester - III
GPM-321 Apparel Merchandising
Objectives:
- To acquaint students with basics of merchandising.
- To introduce the concept of sourcing strategies and sales promotion.
Unit I
- Fundamentals of merchandising
- Responsibilities of the merchandiser
- Merchandise planning: target markets, market segmentations and marketing research
Unit II
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- Planning and Controlling and control tools: marketing calendar, merchandise calendar, sales forecast
- Execution: Line development: objectives, elements, planning, control, research, line plan, styling direction and product development and adoption
- Pricing: pricing strategies, objectives, pricing formula
- Costing principles and strategies
Unit III
Introduction to Standardization and Quality control in apparel industry
- Importance of consumer perception of apparel quality.
- Managing apparel quality through inspection and sampling procedures.
Unit IV
Sourcing strategies: objectives, global sourcing, the role of merchandiser in sourcing, sourcing options, factors in sourcing options, factors in sourcing decision, customer/vendor relationship, Domestic and International sourcing process
Unit V
- Fashion Visual Merchandising
- Functions of Visual Merchandising
- Elements of Visual Merchandising
- Store exteriors, interiors& windows – image, atmosphere 7 theatrics.
- Display props, fixtures, mannequins, floral, signage & graphics.
GPM-322 Business Environment
Objectives:
- To acquaint students with various business environments.
Unit I
- Business environment-concept, significance, nature. Elements: micro and macro environmental factors
- SWOT analysis
Unit II
- Economic environment of India-a brief study of 5Year Plans
- Introduction to –Industrial policy, monetary policy fiscal policy, EXIM policy
Unit III
- Regulatory Environment-Political and Legal environment-elements study of FEMA
- Social environment- social values, social groups, social responsibility of business
Unit IV
- International and Technological environment-MNCs, foreign collaborations, FDI
Unit V
- WTO and its impact on Indian Garment exports
- Exploring new markets for Indian garment exports-West Europe, Latin America
GPM-323 Pattern Development (Practical)
Objectives:
- To acquaint students with the techniques of grading.
- To develop and understand the principles of commercial paper patterns
Content
- Preliminary survey to find the recent trends in export market and design garments according to the trends in exports
- Preparing paper patterns incorporating collars, sleeves, necklines, placket, pocket and yoke for following garments.
- One piece dress
- Skirt and top
- Bu shirt and shorts incorporating complete set of marking
- Designing and preparing pattern envelop information front and back
- Preparing pattern layouts for different fabric widths
- Pattern guide sheet.
- Grading bodice and sleeve block to various sizes
GPM-324 Fabrication Techniques (Practical)
Objectives:
- To enable students to develop skill in constructing garments
Content
Prepare paper drafts by making adaptations in basic blocks and constructing the following
- Skirt
- Top
- A Line dress/One piece dress o Bu Shirt
- Shorts
Draft, adapt, calculate material required and cost of the garment
GPM-325 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 in-depth technical know how of the unit. The students shall prepare a report on the visit made by the organization. The student will submit the report and will be required to make the presentation of the work followed by viva voce. The student 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.
GPM-326 Project
Objectives:
- To provide students with an opportunity to conduct independent research in their specialization.
- To encourage students to work in conjugation with relevant industries.
Content
Guide lines for the Project
- Meeting experts, reading relevant literature, selecting appropriate topics in ones specialization, prioritizing the topics and checking for feasibility
- Specifying focus areas with regard to one topic, writing research questions/hypotheses/objectives, conducting a thorough literature review; presenting a clear and convincing logical argument in support of the study
- Specifying variables, selecting an appropriate research design, making sample decisions, selecting and /or constructing tools, and making a plan of analysis, collecting data The students shall prepare synopsis presentation and present the report. The Head of the department, Supervisor and other senior member appointed by the Principal shall conduct a viva-voce and evaluate the presentation.
Semester - IV
GPM-421 Apparel Production Technology
Objectives:
- To acquaint students with the functioning of production department of an Apparel Industry
Unit I
Spreading and cutting
- Marker types and calculations
- Spreading process and spreading equipments
- Types of cutting machines
- Ticketing and bundling
Unit II
Production
- Components of sewing
- Threads
- Needles
- Machinery and equipments for sewing
Unit III
Use of components and trims
- Label and motifs
- Linings and interlinings
- Wadding
- Lace, braids and elastic
- Hook & loop fastenings
- Seam binding and tape
- Shoulder pads
- Eyelets & laces
- Zip fastners
- Buttons, tack buttons, snap fastners
- Performance properties of components & trims
Unit IV
Post Production Machinery and Processes
- Production finishing – bar tack, button, button holes
- Garment finishing – stain removal, dry cleaning, cleaning and pressing.
- PTypes of packages
- Types of materials used for packing
Production system
- Types – Making through, Section or process system, progressive bundle system, straight line or synchro system
- Salient features
- Specific uses
Unit V
CAD/CAM for Apparel products
- Introduction to concept of CAD/CAM in garment manufacturing
- Complete pattern design system, preparation for grading, marker and pattern making
- Introduction to computer controlled machinery for garment manufacturing, 3D scanning technology, development of Robotic for CAM
- RFID – Radio Frequency Identification
GPM-422 Foreign Trade and Documentation
Objectives:
- To acquaint students with significance of exports.
- To introduce students to logistics.
- To enlighten students with process of export documentation and procedure.
Unit I
- Introduction about Indian Foreign trade- trends, volume, compositions, balance of trade and balance of payment, export promotion and institutional set up
- Case study of Apparel Exports
Unit II
- Export-Import Documents: an overview, rationale of documents.
- Processing of an export order: Confirmation, Procuring or manufacturing. Central excise clearance, Preshipment inspection, Clearing and forwarding agents, customs clearance, Import processing.
Unit III
- Marketing Logistics: Road, rail, air, multimodal transport, ware housing. Legal aspects of carriage of goods.
Unit IV
- Export and import Financing- ECGC, EXIM Bank
- Insurance-Marine Insurance, Cargo Insurance, shipment of export cargo, custom clearance of import cargo.
Unit V
- Introduction about International Institutional set up- WTO, IMF, World Bank and UNCTAD
GPM-423 Entrepreneurship
Objectives:
- To enhance entrepreneurial skills.
- To develop an understanding of governments role in entrepreneurship.
Unit I
- Entrepreneurship: concepts and nature. Entrepreneurship in India
- Entrepreneurial Traits: Leadership, risk taking, decision making, business planning
- Barriers in Entrepreneurship: Economic and non-economic
Unit II
- Institutional Support for new ventures:
- Support organizations-State level –RFC,RIICO,DIC
- Financial organizations-IFCI, IDBI, SIDBI and other Banks
Unit III
- Role of government in Entrepreneurial development: government incentives, subsidy and assistance
Unit IV
- Project organization structures –Functional, matrix and others
- Project Manager-Selection and training of project manager, roles and responsibilities
Unit V
- Promotion of a new venture: search for a business idea, preparation of plan, analysis of entrepreneurial opportunities, assessing the impact of opportunities and threats
- Introduction to Project management
- Preparation of DPR (detailed project report)
GPM-424 Line Development (Practical)
Objectives:
- To enhance the creative skills in developing a line of garments for export industry.
- To expose students to experiment practical aspect of finished product and converting style ideas into products.
Content
- Preparation of portfolio of innovative garment designs according to research done for countries where Indian garments are exported. (Sources like newsletters, magazines, internet, visit to export house can be used for research)
- Select a style, embroidered/ painted/ printed/ woven/ dyed fabric and develops lines of garments for various countries Develop the working sketch, layout, paper pattern of garments as per the specifications of an export house Amongst the lines developed the student will present line to an export house and prepare a sample of each garment after working with the details on
- Forecasting
- Creating a design concept
- Market survey
- Developing a line
- Balancing the line
- Sketching
- Pattern making
- Standardization
- Specification – tech spec, costing
- Material sourcing
- Label
- Garment fit
GPM-425 Project
Objectives:
- To provide students with an opportunity to conduct independent research
- To encourage students to work in conjugation with relevant industries.
Content:
Guide lines for the Project
The students are required to carry forward their project under taken in semester III.
- Analyzing and interpreting data; reporting data in a preliminary form; corroborate own findings with those in previous research; explaining and discussing findings with regard to each research objective.
- Writing and submitting a project report with a chapter on each of the following: Introduction, Review of literature, Scope of the Study, Methodology, Results and Discussion, Summary and Conclusion and Suggestions for further studies.
- Submission of Project Report (4 copies) orally defending the report and power point presentation followed by viva voice.
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. The students will be given marks out of 100, which will be converted to credits as per the programme.