FAD 114
History of Costumes II
2
Course Description
On completion of this course, the student should be able:
1. distinguish between traditional and contemporary costumes;
2. state the various contributions made by some notable fashion designers in costume
development, analyze the impact of history of costumes to the study of fashion education;
carry out case studies of traditional and contemporary costumes; and
3. compare these studies to the Nigerian experience.
Course Outline
Traditional and Contemporary Costumes: explain the difference between traditional and
contemporary costumes, discuss the various costumes used in African context with emphasis on
Nigeria, and determine effect of culture, religion and tradition on costumes.
200 level