B.Sc.

[GARMENT FASHION TECHNOLOGY]

Course Code -190
[Revised syllabus]
I - SEMESTER
S.No
1.
2.

Subjects

Marks

Principles of Management 100 Theories

Fiber Science &Yarn
Manufacturing
100 Theories
Quality Management
100
Free hand Drawing
50+50
Business Communication
100
Clothing Technology-I
100

3.
4.
5.
6.

Theory /Practical

Theory
Theory +Practical
Theory
Theory+ Practical

II - SEMESTER
S.No
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Subjects

Marks

Clothing Technology -II

100
Textile Testing
100 Theories
Pattern Drafting
50 + 50
Introduction to Marketing 100 Theories
Office Automation
50 + 50

Theory /Practical
Theory
Theory /Practical
Theory+Practical

III SEMESTER
S.No
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Subjects
Introduction to Fashion Business
Textile Processing
Elements of Fashion
Organisational Behavior
Art and Drawing

IV SEMESTER

Marks

Theory/Practical

100
100
100
100
100

Theory
Theory
Theory
Theory
Practical

S.No
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Subjects
Yarn Manufacture II
History of Fashion
Pattern Designing
Materials and Production
Management
Basic Sewing Techniques

Marks

Theory/Practical

100
100
50+50

Theory
Theory
Theory+Practical

100
50+50

Theory
Theory+Practical

III rd YEAR
V SEMESTER
S.No
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Subjects
Garment Merchandising
Management
Principles of Apparel Design
Quality Assurance
Accessories and Ornamentation
Fashion Illustration -II

Marks

Theory/Practical

100
50+50
100
100
100

Theory
Theory+Practical
Theory
Practical
Practical

Marks

Theory/Practical

50+50

Theory+Practical

50+50
100
100
100

Theory+Practical
Practical
Practical
Practical

VI SEMESTER
S.No
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Subjects
Garment Construction
Fashion and Portfolio
Development
Design Collection
Computer CAD
Project Work

B.Sc.[GARMENT FASHION TECHNOLOGY]

Course Code -190

I SEMESTER
S.No
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6..

Subjects
Principles of Management
Fiber Science &Yarn
Manufacturing
Quality Management
Free hand Drawing
Business Communication
Clothing Technology-I

Marks
100
100
100
50+50
100
100

Theory /Practical
Theory
Theory
Theory
Theory +Practical
Theory
Theory+ Practical

1. PRINCIPLES OF MANGEMENT
Basic of Management [Unit I]
Definition of management evolution of management thought early & modern approaches
management vs. administration management science or art managers vs. entrepreneurs
managers vs. leaders.
Planning [Unit II]
Nature and Importance steps in planning types of plans planning premises Objective
Characteristics and Hierarchy of objectives Management by objectives Management by
Exception.
Organizing [Unit III]
Nature of organizing formal and informal organization structure and process of
organizing authority and responsibility Delegation of authority Departmentation and its
basis Decision making Styles of Decision Making.
Staffing and Directing [Unit IV]
Staffing purpose of staffing recruitment and selection training and development
performance appraisal principles of direction elements of direction span of supervision
Motivation Leadership Communication.
Controlling [Unit V] -Concept of Managerial control Nature of control Needs for control
Significance and limitations of control Types of control control process control
techniques; Traditional and Modern Techniques.

2. FIBER SCIENCE&YARN MANUFACTURING

Unit I

Classification of fibers properties of textile fibers Identification of fibers Brief study

about vegetable fiber cotton flax jute hemp and ramie
Unit II
Brief study about animal fiber silk, wool classifications physical properties structures.
Unit III
Regenerated fibers Brief study about rayon viscose rayon Acetate rayon Cup
ammonium rayon Synthetic fibers Manufacture Properties Uses of Polyamides
Polyester Polypropylene Polyacrylonitrile Texturisation classification of textured
yarns Methods of production Twist texturing False twist Texturing Knife edge
crimping Air texturing Stuffer ox texturing Knit de-knit Gear crimping.
YARN MANUFACTURING -Mixing,spinning,conewinding,doubling
3.QUALITY MANAGEMENT
Unit I
Introduction-Definition of quality-Dimensions of quality-Quality planning-Quality costsAnalysis techniques for quality costs-Basic concepts of TQM-Principles of TQM-Leadership
concepts-Role of senior management-Quality council-quality statements.
Unit II
TQM Principles-Customer satisfaction-Customer perception of quality-Customer complaintsService quality-Employee Involvement-Continuous process improvement-Supplier
partnership.
Unit III
TQM Tools-Benchmarking-Quality function deployment-Total Productive maintenanceFMEA.
4. FREE HAND DRAWING
Unit I
Basic drawing Different types of line Different types of strokes Figure drawing Object
drawing
Unit II
Pencils Sketching Rendering Silhouettes.

5. BUSINESS COMMUNICATION
Unit I

Communication Meaning Objectives Types Principles of Communication Layout of

business letters.
Unit II
Business enquiries and replies Offer Quotations Orders Complaint and adjustment
Collection letters Circular letters Status enquiries.
Unit III
Company correspondence Secretary and his duties Correspondence with directors share
holders Government department and others.
Unit IV
Bank Correspondence Insurance Correspondence agency correspondence Letters to the
editor Applications for appointment.
Unit V
Report writing Meaning Importance Characteristics of good report Report by
individuals Report by committees precise writing passages relating to business and
management.
6.CLOTHING TECHNOLOGY-I
Introduction of fabric manufacturing - ;basic fabric manufacturing techniques [Knitting and
Weaving] Weaving preparatory process Winding process Basic weaving techniques
Basic weaves cloth construction [woven and knitwear]- Basic knitting techniques History
of fabric manufacturing Machine details working principles.
II - SEMESTER
S.No
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Subjects

Marks

Theory /Practical

Clothing Technology -II

Textile Testing
Pattern Drafting
Introduction to Marketing
Office Automation

100
100
50 + 50
100
50 + 50

Theory
Theory
Theory /Practical
Theory
Theory+Practical

1.

CLOTHING TECHNOLOGY - II

Unit I - DOBBY SHEDDING- Definition Scope - Uses Classification,

timings, and methods of pegging lags.

Types,

Unit II - JACQUARD SHEDDING- Definition Types Sizes and figuring capacity of

Jacquard - Characteristics, uses, Timings and working principles of all types of Jacquard.
Unit III - HARNESS BUILDING, CARD CUTTING AND LACING
Harness and Comber board, systems of harness mounting. Process of Jacquard designing,
piano card cutter and Card lacing.
Unit- IV -MODERN KNITTING CONCEPT - Multi Track - Concepts of design Jacquard principles - Single and double knit - Special structures - Auto stripe, Terry Fleece
Unit - V - CALCULATIONS - FARIC DEFECTS - Calculations - Methods of Finding
Courses per inch, Wales pr inch and Loop length - GSM Calculations - Count and Gauge
Relationship - Efficiency Calculation - Production in Length and weight units - Blend
percentage - Yarn quality requirements - defects due to material - Causes and
remedies.
2. TEXTILE TESTING
UnitI - Introduction to testing-Selection of samples for testing- Moisture
measurement and control.

relations,

Unit II -Testing of fiber, yarn and fabric properties.

Unit - III - Yarn evenness, hairiness and friction. Flammability testing.
Unit IV - Quality Concepts. Quality Standards. Quality Circles. Quality
Costing. Statistical Quality Control: Control charts, process capability analysis .
3.PATTERN DRAFTING
Unit - I - Body Anatomy Eight Head Theory Pattern Introduction
Pattern making Tools Uses and Importanance.
Unit - II - Measurements Standard Measurements for children, Men and Women.
Introduction to drafting Principles of drafting Seam allowance Dart marks .
Unit - III - Drafting of Basic block, different yokes, gathers, pleats, sleeves,
collars, dresses, shirts, pants, layettes, rompers, jump suits etc.

4. INTRODUCTION TO MARKETING
Unit I - Understanding Marketing- Scope of marketing- Defining marketing- company
orientations towards the market place-Production concept-Product concept-Selling conceptMarketing concept- Customer concept-Societal marketing concept. Marketing Environment-

Task
environment-Broad
environment-Demographic-Economc-Natural-TechnologicalPolitical-legal-Social-Cultural.
Unit-II - Marketing Segmentation, Target marketing and Positioning -Levels of market
segmentation- market segmentation procedure- segmenting consumer and business marketmarket targeting- Developing and communicating a positioning strategy.
Unit-III - Customer Buyer Behavior- Defining customer value and satisfaction- factors
influencing buyer behavior- buying decision process- attracting and retaining.
Unit IV - Marketing mix and strategies, Product and branding strategies- Marketing Mix:
Product, price, place, promotion, Strategic Planning- product life cycle- product mixproduct line decision- brand decisions - packaging and labeling.
Unit V - Channels of distribution- Advertising- sales promotion- Personal selling- Public
relations- marketing research.
5. OFFICE AUTOMATION
Unit - I - INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER
Basic concepts, applications of a computer, different components of a computer, computer
starts up, advantages and disadvantages of using a computer.
UnitII WINDOWS
Introduction to windows, working with desktop, managing files & Folders.
Unit III MS WORD
Explain a word processor, Create a Word Document, Edit a word document, work with text
boxes, Create Header and Footer, Print a document, use office Assistant Insert a word art
object, Add auto shapes, Insert a picture from the Clip Art Gallery, Add an image to your
document form a File, Edit Graphics, Group Objects, Work with Tables Set auto text, Indent
Paragraphs, Modify line and letter spacing, set and modify tabs, Insert Bullets and Numbers,
work with columns, insert page and section Break, change Text case, use thesaurus, work
with Templates.
Unit IV - MS EXCEL
Create new file, Enter and format text, Add borders, work with cells, Add header and footer,
Print a worksheet, work with Templates, working with rows and columns, Formatting
numbers, using functions, sorting data, Creating references, Filtering data, Linking data,
Create and Format charts.
Unit- V MS POWERPOINT
Create a slide presentation, use differ rent slide views, work with slide master, work with text
in slide, Create header and Footer, work with pictures, Print slides, Create Organization
Charts, Insert charts, Add Slide Transition, Add slide Animation, Add slide Timings, Set up a
slide show.
Unit VI INTERNET

What is Internet? Application areas of Internet, World Wide Web, File Transfer Protocol, Email, Requirements for an Internet Connection, search engine.
III SEMESTER
S.No
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Subjects

Marks

Introduction to Fashion Business

Textile Processing
Elements of Fashion
Organisational Behavior
Art and Drawing

100
100
100
100
100

Theory/Practical
Theory
Theory
Theory
Theory
Practical

1. INTRODUCTION TO FASHION BUSINESS

Unit - I - Introduction to fashion industry Principles of fashion - Fashion merchandising
Analyzing and understanding today fashion.
Unit - II - Introduction to fashion market - The role of primary market in merchandising
today s fashion - Understanding the consumer Promoting todays fashion.
Unit - III - Fashion creation Color psychology Fashion Information Clothing
Psychology.
2. TEXTILE PROCESSING
Preparatory processes and dyeing of cotton &protein fibers. Dyeing of man-made fibers and
blends. Printing. Textile Finishing.
3. ELEMENTS OF FASHION
Unit - I - Fashion Fashion Terminology Elements of Art and principles of
design-color The psychology of clothing History Traditional of Textiles of India
History of costumes Costumes and fashion Terms used of clothing during French
Revolution.
Unit - II - Fashion Industry Fashion Promotion- Fashion Designers and their famous
Labels.
4. ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOUR
Unit - I - Overview of organizational behaviors. Managerial work, skills and functions. The
individual in organizations; ability, skills, perception and attitudes. The individual;
personality, job satisfaction.
Unit - II - Learning and behavior modification. Motivation: theories and practice.
Leadership. Organizational structure and culture.

Unit - III - Work groups and work teams. Communication power and politics. Social
responsibility and ethics of OB.
5. ART AND DRAWING
Unit - I - Head Theory - Summer Collection - Winter Collection - Trend - Fad.
Unit - II - Lines - Strokes - Accessories - Belt - Bags - Shoes.
Unit - III - Collections - History - Theme Work.

IV SEMESTER
S.No
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Subjects

Marks

Yarn Manufacture II
History of Fashion
Pattern Designing
Materials and Production
Management
Basic Sewing Techniques

Theory/Practical

100
100
50+50

Theory
Theory
Theory+Practical

100
50+50

Theory
Theory+Practical

1.YARN MANUFACTURE -II

Unit I- Open End Spinning-Introduction of TFO-open end spinning-comparison between
Ring Spinning and OE- spinning calculation
Unit II- industrial and fancy yarn - sewing thread - tyre cord - fancy doubler - different kinds
of fancy yarn.
Unit III- Texturisation - spinning of Staple Fibers and Blends - modified stretch yarn - blend
spinning - comparison of different methods of texturisation.
Unit VI- Modern trends in yarn formation - SIRO spinning - Vortex spinning 2. HISTORY OF FASHION
Unit - I - History of Egypt - Greek, Rome
Unit -II - France - America - Singapore - Arab.
Unit - III - Indian and Asian History .

PATTERN DESIGNING

Unit I - Pattern Design and Drafting Draping - Advanced Apparel Development of skills
in designing and drafting pattern.- Alteration - Fitting - Darts - Neck Designs.
Unit - II - Design includes variations in basic patterns for sleeves - Sleeve designs - Bishop
Sleeve - Puff Sleeve - Petal Sleeve - Kimono Sleeve - Collars - Single piece collar - Double
piece collar - Sailor collar - Stand collar.
Unit - III - Skirt Designs - Panelled skirt - Flared skirt - Trouser Block - Shorts - Pants - Shirt
Block - Classic Shirt - Basic T shirt - High Neck T shirt - Ladies Tops-Design Development
for Children wear - Mens wear - Womens wear.
Unit - IV - Grading - Principles of Pattern grading - Uses - Grading Techniques - Pattern
grading for Mens wear, Womens Wear and Childrens wear.
Unit - V - Dart Manipulation - Making Design by Dart Transfer.
4.MATERIALS AND PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT
Unit I- Introduction - Production function - design of production- systems - types of process productivity - Ergonomics.
Unit II - Production planning and control - Planning- Routing - Scheduling - Dispatching Inspecting - Make or buy Decisions.
Unit III - Plant location and layout - factors influencing plant location - Relocation - Types
of layout - Process and product layout.
Unit VI - Materials management - Purchasing - Vendor rating - material handling - selection
of material handling equipments.
Unit V - Stores management - functions - stores location - essentials of good managementstock verification - inventory management .

5. BASIC SEWING TECHNIQUES

Unit - I - Garment Machines- Parts and functions of Sewing machines- Machine care and
Maintenance common problems - Various types of Garment Machines
Unit - II - Sewing Machine needles - Needle Types - Sewing threads - Thread Properties Different types of Machine using for Garment making -Cutting machines requirements
machinery and equipments
Unit -III - Sewing Technology - Stitches and Seams - Seam Finishes bias
Stitch Types - Classification - Thread Properties - Sewing Problems - Problem of Stitch
Formation - Causes for seaming puckering.
Unit - IV - The use of components and Trims- -Pockets- Different types of pockets.Plackets -. Method of stitching in Darts and Pleats - Method of stitching in different seam
Types.

III rd YEAR
FIFTH SEMESTER
S.No
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Subjects
Garment Merchandising
Management
Principles of Apparel Design
Quality Assurance
Accessories and Ornamentation
Fashion Illustration -II

Marks

Theory/Practical

100
50+50
100
100
100

Theory
Theory+Practical
Theory
Practical
Practical

1. GARMENT MERCHANDISING MANAGEMENT

Unit -I - Programming-Accessories Arrangements-Approvals-Pattern Approval-Size Set
Approval-Production Controlling-Quality Assurance procedures-Buyer CommunicationProper Reporting-Record maintenance
Unit -II - Costing-Process Loss-Shortage problem-Testing Reports-Developing SamplesPlacement of Orders-Preventive Actions-TQM.

2.PRINCIPLES OF APPAREL DESIGN

Unit - I - Introduction of principles of design Principles of design on Apparels Design
aspects Line and direction size shape texture dark and light color.
Unit -II - Introduction bias grain Seam and seam finishes Hemming Types of hem
Fullness Introducing fullness in garments Gathers Pleats Flares Flounces
Accessories Decorative items.
Unit - III - Neck finishes Facing Binding Designing for Necklines Collars Designing
collars Yokes Yoke designs Sleeve Various sleeves and its styles.
Unit - IV - Trimming Fastener Button and button holes Eyelets Plackets faced
placket Zipper placket Pockets Types of pockets.
3. QUALITY ASSURANCE
Unit I - Fiber Quality Yarn Quality Blending Quality Fabric Quality Structural
Quality Dimensional Stability
Unit II - Parameters Quality Standards - ISO 9000 - SA 8000 Quality Review Quality
Audit
4. ACCESSORIES AND ORMENTATION
Unit - I - Mood Board-Developing new fabrics-Trend Analysis.
Unit -II - Accessories-Trim-Quality of accessories and Trims- Measurement and Sizing
Terminology- Hand Embroidery and Bead Working.
5. FASHION ILLUSTRATION - II
Unit - I - Collection - Summer - Winter .
Unit - II - Accessories - Theme - Color Harmony drawing.
Unit - III - Color Psychology - Eye - Lips - Ears - Nose - Face drawing.
Unit - IV - Hand - Legs - Head Theory - Hair Styles - Different Poses of Figures.
SIXTH SEMESTER
S.No
1.
2.

Subjects

Marks

Theory/Practical

Garment Construction
Fashion and Portfolio
Development

50+50

Theory+Practical

50+50

Theory+Practical

3.
4.
5.

Design Collection
Computer CAD
Project Work

100
100
100

Practical
Practical
Practical

1.GARMENT CONSTRUCTION
Unit - I - Apparel construction Development of skills in clothing construction dress
making fitting alteration Standard range of stitches Seam types learn fitting and
construction in the industry.
Unit II - Pattern Preparation Method of Marker planning Spreading- Seam allowances
Bias cutting - Sewing Fusing Stitching Buttoning Pressing.
Unit -III - Constructing of Collars - Constructing for Neck finishes Sleeve finishing - Pocket
and Placket finishing - Method of stitching - Operation for Making garments - Making
designs for finished garments.
2. FASHION FORECAST AND PORTFLIO DEVELOPMENT
Unit -I - History of fashion - Buying terms - Buyer role - Product development - Trends Predicting - Factors affect fashion range.
Unit - II - Portfolio Development.
3. DESIGN COLLECTION
Unit - I - Surface decoration - Hand embroidery - Beed work.
Unit - II - Accessories-Designs for Handbag - Purse - Wall hangings - Belts - Cell phone
covers - Watches.
Unit - III - Ornaments - Designs for Bracelets - Earrings - Finger rings - Bangles - Chains Necklaces - Toe ring
.
4. COMPUTER CAD
Adobe Photoshop- Corel Draw Drape Development Rendering Illustration
Measurement area Sizes Seams Necklines Sleeves Stitch Allowance Parts
Identification - CAD
5.PROJECT WORK

18/03/2006

To
Shri.Palanivel Avl,
Faculty of Distance Education,
(Course Co-ordinator)
VMRFDU,
Sangakiri Main Road,
Salem -636 308.

Respected Sir,
Sub: B.Sc Garment Fashion Technology Revised Syllabus.&CD.

Please find herewith enclosed a revised copy of B.Sc. Garment Fashion

Technology syllabus Copy and its CD for your kind consideration.
Kindly acknowledge the receipt.

Thanking you,

Yours Truly,

[Mohankumar.A.S]
C.E.O
Encl:
1. CD
2. Syllabus