ICSE (Class XII)
Syllabus (2013)
Subject: Fashion Designing
There will be two papers in the subject:
Paper I: Theory : 3 hours …… 100 marks
Paper II: Practical Work : 3 hours …… 100 marks
PAPER I – THEORY (100 Marks)
Candidates will be required to answer five questions. including
at least two questions from Section A and two questions from Section B.
SECTION A
TEXTILES AND FASHION
1. (a) Introduction to Textiles: Definitions of textiles, fibre,
yarn and fabric. Textiles: Uses of textiles in various aspects of life. Fibre:
Staple and Filament. Five most essential properties of textile fibres. Yarn:
Single, Ply, Thread, Fancy. Fabrics: Constructed by various techniques.
(b) Importance of the textile industry. Importance of studying
textiles for students of fashion designing. Fibre Classification Table: To be
explained briefly. Basic features of cellulosic, protein and thermoplastic
fibres.
2. (a) Origin: Uses, advantages and disadvantages of Cotton,
Linen, Silk, Wool, Rayon, Acetate., Nylon, Polyester, Acrylic and Spandex..
(b) Yarn formation and yarn twist: Cleaning, scouring, blending,
carding, combing, doubling, Roving and spinning. Staple fibres – Ring spinning,
Open end spinning, Air-Jet spinning. Filament fibres – Wet spinning, Melt
spinning, Dry spinning. Importance, uses and advantages of yarn twist.
(c) Basic Weaves: Characteristics, advantages, disadvantages and
uses. Plain Weave – Basket and Ribbed. Twill Weave – Uneven and Even. Satin
Weave.
3. (a) Other fabric constructions: Knitting, Knotting (macramé),
Crochet, Braiding and Lace - to be explained briefly.
(b) Non-Wovens – Leather, Suede, Fur, Felt, Plastics, Bonded,
Fused and Laminated fabrics.
