Introduction to Clothing and Textile and Family Resource Management - परिधान एवं वस्त्र विज्ञान का परिचय एवं पारिवारिक संसाधन प्रबंधन

Program Class: Certificate/ BA

Year: First

Semester: Second

Subject: Home Science

Course Title: Introduction to Clothing and Textiles & Family Resource Management

Course outcomes:

• Learn about scope of textile and clothing

• Understanding why fabrics are different

• Learn how fabrics can be manufactured

• Understand basic clothing concepts and garment making

• Learn the family resource management as a whole.

• Understand the Decision making and use of resources throughout the Family life cycle.

 • Gain knowledge about Time, Money & Energy as a Resource.

• Appreciate Household Equipments for work simplification

Credits: 4

Core Compulsory/ Elective

Max. Marks: 25+75

Min. Passing Marks: 33

Unit

Topics

I

Introduction a) Introduction to Clothing and Textile (b) Its importance in day-to-day life (c) Scope (d) Classification of textile fiber on the basis of their source (e) General properties of fibers- primary and secondary

II

Knowing Fibers-Manufacture, processing, properties and uses of (a) Cellulosic Fibers-cotton, Linen (b) Protein Fibers-Wool, Silk (c) Synthetic/Manmade fibers-Nylon, Polyester, Acrylic, Rayon.

III

Yarn to Fabrics(a) Definition of Yarn, Manufacture of Yarn and Yarn Properties (b) Different fabric construction techniques (Weaving, Knitting, Felting, Braiding, Non-woven) (c) Weaving of Cloth-Terminologies and Steps in Weaving. (d) Types of weaves- Basic and Decorative

IV

Clothing Construction (a)Tools for Clothing construction (b) Introduction to sewing machines, its parts and maintenance, (c) Importance of Drafting, Draping, Flat pattern techniques – advantages & disadvantages (d) fabric preparatory steps for stitching a garment – preshrinking, straightening, layout, pinning, marking and cutting.

V

Introduction to Home Management: Basic Concepts, Purpose and Obstacles of Management. Process of Management – Planning, Organizing, Controlling and Evaluation. Motivating Factors in Management – Values, Goals and Standards – Definition and Classification.

VI

Resources, Decision making & Family life cycle: Meaning, Characteristics, Types and Factors affecting the use of Resources. Steps and Role of Decision Making in Management. Stages of Family Life Cycle.

VII

Time, Energy and Money Management: Time as a Resource, Steps in making Time Plan, Tools and Aids in Time Management. Energy as a Resource, Work Curve, Fatigue- Types, Causative Factors and Alleviating Techniques. Family income as a Resource, Sources of Income and Expenditure and Saving. Preparation of Family budget in view of family income.

VIII

Work Simplification and Household Equipments: Meaning of Work Simplification, Use and Care of time and energy saving Household equipments such as Pressure Cooker, Mixer and Grinder, Refrigerator, Washing Machine, Vacuum Cleaner, air fryer, microwave & Solar Cooker.