Part A : ELEMENTS OF DESIGN

Introduction: Designers, in their quest for the best functional and aesthetic solution to a problem, need to be aware of and explore as many possibilities as they can. Clarity of the final conceptual idea and its communication to others is of utmost importance. With ever advancing technology in every field of life, intensive and extensive practical knowledge will help achieve the best possible ergonomical designs. Design is all about systematic planning and clarity in effective execution of a concept, after overcoming all possible environmental and technical constraints. The following exercises will help students visualise, and practically substantiate, fundamental design concepts they learn theoretically in the textbook of Fashion Studies.

SUGGESTED GUIDELINES FOR INSTURCTORS:

1. The syllabus break-up should be followed as far as possible.
2. Make full utility of OHP’S and slide projectors while teaching.
3. Do not dictate notes for theory to the students, give a Photostat copy of notes to the students & discuss the same in class.
4. A date should be given to the students for submission. Deduct 10 marks of any student who submits late 2 consecutive submissions.
5. Try & arrange at least two outings in a semester for outdoor sketching or market surveys.
6. Guest lecturers should be arranged for any important or interesting topic.
7. Maintain a daily assignment register in which the teacher writes down the subjects & topic covered in class.
8. Also maintain an assessment register in which the marks obtained by students in various practicles are entered.
9. All sheets should be marked out of 50 or 100 marks &survey reports out of 20 marks.
10. Be particular about filling up the feedback report at the end of each week. Please use 1 sheet per exercise & make entries date wise. Please give com plete detail of all exercises done.
11. Use only ½ imperial size Cartridge/Ivory sheets for all assignments. [..] ...

Basic Preparation

Exploration, or, the consideration of, several possible ways of answering a single question, of tackling an issue, or divergent points of view on the same subject, is necessary for a designer to achieve an overview of a problem and the best solution applicable. A minimum of 10-12 A4 size sunlit bond sheets with 6”x 6” squares for the exploration of each expression to be represented are required. It is from these explorations that a final concept will emerge and be finished, to present the ultimate design solution.

Stapler (Medium) - 1 pc.
Paper cutter - 1 pc.
Tape - 1 pc.
Newspaper (as and when required)

Precautions:

• Use newspaper on table/ work base as precaution against spillage.

• Careful use of paper cutter. Keep away from children under 15 years of age.

• Inks and paints are toxic – do not imbibe.

• Wash immediately if they enter eyes, mouth, nose, etc.

• Keep hands clean. Any marks on paper become a form of expression.

• Change dirty water continuously as it will effect purity of new colours mixed.

• Do not use same brush for scooping out colour from pots and mixing on palette.
• Original colour in pot will get soiled.
• Wash brushes immediately after use. Left over ink and paint will harden brush hair and make it useless for future use.
• Use apron to avoid soiling clothes / uniform.

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