UNIVERSITY OF MADRAS
B.Sc. DEGREE COURSE IN INTERIOR DESIGN AND DECOR
SEMESTER SYSTEM WITH CREDITS
(Effective from the Academic Year 2003-2004)

SYLLABUS

Semester VI - Paper XIV - Textiles and Clothing

Number of Lecturer Hours/Week: 3
Theory: 3 hrs/week
Duration of Examination: 3
Examination Marks: 75

Objectives :

1. Study the science of textiles and use this knowledge in wise buying.

2. Select clothing appropriate for various family members.

3. Learn the techniques involved in garment construction.

Theory :

Unit - I:

Fundamentals of non-woven textiles, Study of fancy weaves, leno, double coth, spot, swivel, Jacquard, lappet and dobby weave.

Unit - II : Fabric Finishing :

Purpose and use of various finishes, scouring, bleaching, tentering, calendaring, sizing, weighting, mercerizing, napping, sanforizing and crease proofing.

Unit - III Dyeing and Printing :

a) Classification of dyes: Direct, basic, acid., mordant, napthol, reactive and vat dyes.

b) Methods of dyeing : Stock, top. yarn and piece dyeing.

c) Methods of printing : Direct, discharge and reust styles, roller printing, warp printing, blotch printing, photo printing, embossing, flocking.

Unit - IV Care of textiles

Principles of laundering and storing of cotton, wool, silk rayon and synthetic fabrics.

Unit - V

Family clothing plan :

Principles of preparing selection and buying of fabrics and readymades based on optical illusion and personal characteristics.

Unit - VI : Application of CAD in textile designing.

NSOU, Kolkata - Admission Notification for July 2008 Session
Last date for submitting application is June 15, 2008; June 22, 2008 with a late fee

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Institute of Textile Management (SVPITM), Coimbatore - Admission to PGDTM, PGDAM, PDHTM Courses
Last date of submission of filled in application forms is June 26, 2008 at Coimbatore & July 26, 2008 (All other centres)

A student studying a course in Fashion Technology can become..

• Fashion Designer
• Fashion / Art Director