FASHIO DESIGIG (865)

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FASHIO DESIGIG (865)
Aims:
1. To provide candidates with the knowledge of
various fashions and the fabrics that suit the
fashion.
2. To develop in candidates an interest in the various
processes to make the best use of materials.
3. To provide candidates with the basic scientific
principles regarding the making and colouring of
textiles.
4. To develop in candidates a sense of appreciation
and creative expression in the making of clothes.
CLASS XI
There will be two papers:
Paper I: Theory 3 hours - 100 marks
Paper II: Practical 3 hours - 100 marks
PAPER I – THEORY
Candidates will be required to answer five questions,
including at least two questions from Section A and
two questions from Section B.
FASHIO AD FABRICS
1. Consumer and the fabrics. Knowledge of trade
practices with reference to textile fabrics,
consumer aids and protection.
2. Selection and estimation of fabrics and sewing
notions for clothing and household items.
3. Relationship of the composition, construction and
finish to the suitability of fabrics for various uses;
appearance, handle, practicability, durability and
hygienic qualities.
4. Fashion and current trends: wardrobe planning
and wise buying of ready-mades. Suitability of
fabrics, colours and accessories.
5. Creative use and appreciation of various types of
decoration, including hand and machine
embroidery.
6. Use and adaptation of commercial patterns for
style, size and fitting.
7. Equipment used in clothing construction - choice,
use, maintenance and care.
8. Cutting out, fitting, making up and finishing of
clothes and household items.
9. Knowledge of handling fabrics needing special
care, e.g. sheer, stretch, lace. Use of linings.
10. Care of clothes.
PAPER II - PRACTICAL WORK
GARMET COSTRUCTIO
1. Design and drafting session (up to 3 hours to be
allowed). During this session candidates will be
required to design and sketch garments for
themselves, draft the patterns and write a
shopping list of the required fabric(s) and notions.
2. Preparation session (up to 1¼ hours to be
allowed). During this period candidates will be
required to cut out, mark and prepare the garment
for fitting.
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CLASS XII
There will be two papers:
Paper I: Theory- 3 hours - 100 marks
Paper II: Practical 3 hours - 100 marks
PAPER I – THEORY
Candidates will be required to answer five questions,
including at least two questions from Section A and
two questions from Section B.
SCIECE AD TEXTILES
SECTIO A
1. Fibres - Classification of natural and man-made;
origin, production, nature and structure, physical
and chemical properties with special reference to
the effects of agents encountered today in wear,
laundering and dry cleaning; identification of
fibres.
2. Yarns: blending, system of manufacture,
properties of yarn (twist, count, etc.), textured
yarns.
3. Fabric structure, and properties such as felting.
Weaving, knitting and other methods of fabric
production including braiding.
4. Finishing processes as applied to yarns and
fabrics.
SECTIO B
5. Importance of colour in textiles: dyeing and
printing.
6. Awareness of the limitations of fabrics and their
special care.
7. Currently developed fibres, fabrics and finishes.
Fabrics of the moment such as simulated furs,
non-woven fabrics and laminates; leather, fur,
rubber and plastics.
8. A brief survey of the development of the textile
industry; social and economic effects.
PAPER II - PRACTICAL WORK
The practical work will be assessed by a Visiting
Examiner appointed locally and approved by the
Council.
1. Simple tests on fibre identification, microscopic
and physical appearances, burning tests, etc.
2. Laundering and finishing of textile fabrics:
Cotton, Silk, Woolen, Synthetic.
3. Simple dyeing of clothes.
4. Renovation and repairs, darning, patchwork.