| CODE | MSN2035 | |||||||||
| TITLE | Designing Patterns and Clothing for Specific Purposes | |||||||||
| UM LEVEL | 02 - Years 2, 3 in Modular Undergraduate Course | |||||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 5 | |||||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 4 | |||||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Health, Physical Education and Consumer Studies | |||||||||
| DESCRIPTION | Learning Outcomes: At the end of the study-unit students will be able to: • Practise pattern design (using the flat pattern method) • Draft patterns of various garments, such as skirts, blouses and waistcoats • Identify the principles of pattern alterations • Create solutions for problems encountered during fitting various figures • Use fabric to drape onto a body form • Identify the social, psychological, aesthetic factors which influence the choice of clothing for special needs • Outline the criteria used for the selection and designing of clothes for leisure and occupational activities, for various life stages and for people with special needs. Content: The first part of the study-unit focuses on basic processes and has a practical orientation. It starts with a discussion of the appropriate fabrics and styles for different situations. An outline will be given of the procedures involved in taking measurements. Different styles for a variety of body shapes will be analysed; basic block patterns will be drafted and altered to fit various figures. The layout of pattern pieces with special consideration for patterned and napped fabrics will be discussed. Demonstrations will be given on the use of commercial patterns, drafting and draping on a body form as methods of creating patterns for a variety of garments. In the second part of the study-unit, the students are exposed to the social, psychological, economic and aesthetic factors that influence the choice of clothing for different needs and activities. The study-unit focuses on the design of clothing for different stages of the life cycle and for special purposes, such as recreational, different occupations etc., as well as for people with special needs. Emphasis is given on the creation of well designed and aesthetically pleasing garments and accessories. Changes in fashion will also be discussed in terms of changing life styles. Reading List: Aldrich, W. (1990). Metric Pattern Cutting. London: Unwin Hyman Jaffe, H. & Relis, N. (2005). Draping for Fashion Design. New Jersey: Pearson Lee, P. & Hawksley, R. (1981). Pattern Designing and Adaptation for Beginners. London: Granada Lippman, G. & Erskine, D. (1990). Dressmaking. London: W.H. Allen Margolis, A. D. (2006) Make Your Own Dress Patterns. New York: Dover Publications Shoben, M. N. & Ward, J. P. (1994). Pattern Cutting and Making Up: The Professional Approach. Cornwall: Hartnolls Stephens Frings, G. (1990). Fashion from Concept to Consumer. Australia: Prentice Hall Thonrton, N. (1990). Fashion for Disabled People. London: B. T. Batsford Plus A lecturer-provided reading/resource pack Various ‘Burda’ Magazines – Maternity, Kids Fashion and Carnival. |
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| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Lecture and Practical | |||||||||
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| LECTURER/S | Romina Cilia |
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