CBSE Class-12 Syllabus 2018-19 (Fashion Studies)

FASHION STUDIES (CODE - 053)
CLASS – XII (2018-19)

Chapter-I: History of Fashion
15 Marks
40 Periods

Objectives of the course

To provide an overview of history of costume from ancient civilization to the present To explain the socio-cultural factors influencing costume
To familiarize students with terminology of costume history

Learning outcomes

After completion of the unit, the students shall be able to:
Explain the significance of studying fashion History as a source of research for developing new collections.
Express their knowledge of History of clothing and Costume
Illustrate their understanding of the role of multiple factors influencing costume. Express their understanding of the effect of Industrial Revolution on clothing
Use appropriate Terminology related to Fashion History.

Course Content
Introduction to history of fashion, sources of information
Factors affecting clothing – protection, ritualistic, identification, adornment Origin and development of costume –
(i) Draped costume
(ii) War costume – armour, techniques of construction, ancient war costumes, uniforms during World Wars, Oriental and Indian war costumes
Industrial Revolution – mechanical inventions, influence on India Effect of World Wars on fashion
Evolution of 20th century Indian fashion and influence of films on fashion

Teaching Methodology: Illustrated lecture with slides and visuals

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Courtesy: CBSE

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