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Meaning, purpose and procedure of laundering; laundering different fabrics (cotton, linen, wool and polyester); finishing agents; using appropriate washing methods and finishing agents. Ironing and pressing; handy hints for ironing/pressing. Using the washing machine, dry-cleaning and sponging. Shaking, brushing and airing of clothes. Stains, classification of stain and stain removal; techniques of stain removal, precautions while removing stains. Laundry symbols and meaning; fabric care labels; Importance of caring for clothes/fabrics. Storing and packing clothes; storage facilities for clothing. Mending of clothes, reasons for mending clothes, different ways of mending clothes. Customising (renovating or remodelling of clothing); reasons for renovation and remodelling, methods of renovation of clothes or fabrics and ways of remodelling.

This course will expose students to a new aspect of fashion different from the garment production process they have been exposed to. Students will be taught how to make fashion accessories such as bags, caps and shoes to complement sewn garments. Surface ornamentation is the decorative art used on the surface of garments which makes garments more attractive and beautiful. Students will be taught how to decorate fabrics by adding elements of interest such as sequins, beads, threads, tubes, wires and buttons among others

The methods producing costume jewelleries: original designs for costume jewellery, design jewelleries and accessories to suit specific outfit or garment. New and traditional methods of drawing and recording ideas through different media to develop a creative style of his own. An accessory design portfolio of 5-10 design that can be presented in different media. Tools used for jewellery making.

Definition of the term ‘surface design’; Two dimensional designs for surface coverings are explored by concept creation and execution with inspiration from natural and man-made surface textures, patterns, animate and in-animate. Exercises shall be taken in design for leather works, beads works, backdrops, mural paintings, wall papers and many more. Fashion and surface exploration-study prints, embroideries, appliques, sequence for surface direction and upcoming fabric materials, trim detailing to be implemented in fashion and textiles; innovative design development- Fabric (creation of pillow cases, duvets, bed linen), Wall art (LED typography, graffiti, painting), Book covers (comic book covers, novel covers, children book covers); new fashion identity

This course is designed to further acquaint students with design techniques and CAD that enhance design skills required by the fashion industry worldwide. Through visuals and easy steps, the students are introduced to the use of the most popular graphics software used in the fashion industry. Using Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Valentina, Digital Fashion Pro and Gerber Accumark software, students will learn how to use advanced technology to digitally enter patterns into the computer, alter, and make patterns for a variety of silhouettes. Students will also grade patterns for a large range of sizes.

List of equipment for fashion design, study of body proportion, illustrate the basic anatomy at the human body, sketch the figure in a three dimensional form, shade the area in the figure, shade areas in the illustration to show the place of the figure in action, use three dimensional figure to show construction detail on the side of the garment as interesting sleeves and pockets, suggestion of finished garment by using three steps in sketching simple style, sketch garment with detail: darts, yokes, collars, sleeves, pockets, pleats, tucks, gathers, and style lines, cut them into paper sizes,

Equipment for Fashion Design: list the equipment and materials for diagrammatic and presentation work: pencil, felt pen, charcoal, colours, brushes, cardboard paper, sketchbook, ruler. Note the variety and quality of equipment and materials obtainable from the market; use these materials and equipment for Fashion Design works. Body Proportion: illustrate the basic anatomy in the human body, illustrate the differences between the male and female anatomical parts and those of children, draw the basic body proportions using eight heads methods based on 2.1 and 2.2 above, display the different poses of the fashion figure using the eight heads method. Three-Dimensional Figure: sketch the figure in the three-dimensional form, shade areas in the illustration to show the plane of the figure in action, observe the way the centre front line of the figure is altered as the body turns. Finished Garments: sketch garments with details: Darts, \yokes, Collars, Sleeves, pockets, pleats, Tucks, Gathers and style lines, cut them into paper sizes. Colour Systems: compare the Prang and Mussel colour charts stating the primary, secondary and tertiary colours, relate the dimensions of colour: Hue, Value, Chrome and Intensity, relate colour value to clothing selection. Symmetrical and Asymmetrical Balance in Design: difference between formal and informal balances, apply the difference kinds of balance in the principles of design, and illustrate design using the combination of formal and informal balance. Body Shape: relate the effect of line to the body shape and garment, illustrate the use of straight and curved lines in a design: vertical, horizontal and diagonal lines, display the various lines. Effects of Fabric Design: define the elements of texture: weight, size, bulk and shape, describe the components of texture, fibre, yarn and weave, apply the use of texture in fashion design. Life Models: draw from life models, lay emphases on garments worn by the fashion models, produce sketching of fashion life models with worn garments for display. Current Fashion Trends: observe current merchandise through mass media, fashion journals from home and abroad, shops and store display and fashion shows, record graphically collected materials on current trends, forecast future trends in fashion.

The course focuses on dressmaking and fashion production related to variance, development, grading, and industrial fabrication, i.e., clothing construction – pattern drafting, development, alteration, and design for the industry. Practical studio works are about such needs as official, casual, factory, and ceremonial outfits. The course also incorporates computer application to pattern drafting and modelling to develop three-dimensional fashion ideas using software packages to develop sketches from freehand sketches.

Design Elements: define design elements of form-shape-space and line, state each of their usefulness to fashion production, use the element of garment production. Shape of Face: draw the face features: Eyes, Nose, Mouth, Ear, relate the features to the shape of the face, relate the face to the neck. Types of Garments: sketch garments with details: Darts, Gores and Yokes, use the sketches for production samples. Creating Various Styles: sketch the given style, interpret details of the given design, and modify the given details to create new styles.

Creation of an original fashion look book consisting of no more than four looks (certain pieces and accessories can be repeated). Students must incorporate fashion illustration and fashion photography skills to produce the look book. Students are given creative freedom to choose preferred themes, fabrics and colour schemes. Mood boards and sketches must be presented along with fashion look book. IDF 502 Fashion Design Studio III (3Units C: LH 15; PH 90) Learning Outcomes: At the end of the course, students should be able to: 1. explore creative ideas through the application of the knowledge of fashion illustration and fashion photography; and 2. create original fashion look book. Course Contents Continuation of IDF 501. Creation of an original fashion look book consisting of no more than four looks (certain pieces and accessories can be repeated). Student must incorporate fashion illustration and fashion photography skills to produce the look book. Students are given creative freedom to choose preferred themes, fabrics and colour schemes. Mood boards and sketches must be presented along with fashion look book.