This document outlines the syllabus for Semester 1 of the Fashion Design program at SRM Institute of Technology and Science. The courses include Tamil/French, English, Fiber and Yarn Science, Fundamentals of Designing I, Basic Pattern Making and Garment Construction focused on kidswear, Surface Embellishment and Accessory Making, and Soft Skills. The courses will provide knowledge and skills related to textiles, pattern making, sewing, surface embellishment techniques, and professional development.

1. SYLLABUS DISCUSSION
R.MALATHY
Assistant professor & Head
Department of Fashion Design
SRM Institute of Technology and Science
Ramapuram
Chennai

2. Semester- I
 Tamil / French
 English
 Fiber and Yarn science
 Fundamental of Designing – I
 Basic pattern making and garment construction – kids
wear
 Surface embellishment and accessory making
 Soft skills

3. Tamil/ French
 For language you should select any one either Tamil /
French
 No other options are available like Hindi , Germany
etc.,
 I will send one google form to you
 In that you have fill whether you are choosing Tamil or
French

4. ENGLISH
 This subject is common for all
 It will be handled by English department faculty

5. Fiberand yarn
science
 This is your major subject
 The knowledge and skills related to textile science
 To find their identification and properties of yarn science
 To provide students with the knowledge about fibers
 To find the identification of geometrical properties of yarn
 To develop an understanding about various kinds of
fabric, their structure and the utility
 To develop skill in understanding textiles available in the
market

6. Fundamentals
ofDesigning–I
 Exploit concepts related to creative drawing
 Employ various topics related to art movements
 Address concepts related to concept and inspiration
 Get knowledge on free hand drawing
 Employ various concepts related to line forms
 Utilize the basic concepts to apply in the drawings

7. BASICPATTERN
MAKING AND
GARMENT
CONSTRUCTION –
KIDSWEAR
 To gain knowledge in drafting
 To gain knowledge in sewing
 Get knowledge on cutting , marker
 Get knowledge on kids silhouette
 Employ the fundamental terms of pattern making
 Utilize the basic seams and implementing on various

8. Surface
Embellishments &
Accessory Making
 Exploit the basic embroidery
 Get knowledge in various traditional embroidery
 Get knowledge on free hand embroidery
 Get knowledge on bead, zardosi , chain attachment
 Get knowledge in quilting, smocking
 Get knowledge in accessory making

9. Soft Skills
 Expose students to right attitudinal and behavioral
aspects and to build the same through activities
 Develop and nurture interpersonal skills of the students
through individual and group activities.
 Increase efficiency and leadership skills and to improve
team results.
 Acquire time management skills and develop creative
skills
 Understand intercultural communication and etiquettes
required in a professional environment
 Instill confidence in students and develop skills necessary
to face the challenges of competitive exams and
placements