Fundamental of Design
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The official GTU curriculum for Fundamental of Design (subject code DI01051021) as prescribed for ICT-IoT · Semester 1 divides the course into 6 units, covering 66 listed topics. The unit-wise breakdown below is read from the GTU syllabus document for this subject code, so you can check what the course actually covers before deciding which papers to attempt.
Download the official syllabus PDF (DI01051021)Unit 1 Basics of drawing tools and materials
- 1.1 Drawing and sketching tools such as Pencil, Pen, Ink pen, Pencil colours
- Sketch pen, Felt tip pen, Markers
- Polychrome colour
- Acrylic colour
- Charcoal pencil/chalk
- Set square
- French curve
- Water colour
- Pastel colour
- Crayon wax etc. 1.2 Drawing and sketching material such as Drawing sheets/paper
- Drawing book
- Drawing board etc
Unit 2 Elements of design
- 2.1 Line: Definition of line
- different types of line
- aspects of line
- its physical and psychological effects on human figure
- Zigzag etc.) 2.2 Space: Definition of space
- cues influencing perception of shape and space
- physical and psychological effect of space. 2.3 Shape and form: Definition
- equal sided flat shapes
- unequal sided flat shapes
- equal sided forms
- unequal sided forms
- some shapes that fit snugly together
- shapes not fitting together create other shapes between them
- (With reference to practical.) 2.4 Texture: Definition and concept of texture
- types of textures
- psychological and physical effect of texture. 2.5 Colour – Definition
- psychological and physical effects of colour
- secondary and tertiary colours
- Neutral colors
- dimension of colour – Hue, Value & Intensity
- Shades and Tones
- Warm and Cool colour
- Colour scheme – Neutral
- Double complementary
- Split complementary
- Double split complementary
- Triad colour scheme etc
Unit 3 Principles of design
- physical & psychological effects of harmony. 3.2 Balance-Definition
- physical & psychological effects of balance. 3.3 Emphasis -Definition
- physical & psychological effects of emphasis. 3.4 Proportion-Definition
- physical & psychological effects of proportion
- Program Name: Diploma in Engineering Level: Diploma Branch: Computer Aided Costume Design and Dress Making Course / Subject Code: DI01051021 Course / Subject Name: Fundamental of Design w.e.f. 2024-25 http://syllabus.gtu.ac.in/ 3.5 Rhythm- Definition
- physical & psychological effects of Rhythm and Different ways of achieving Rhythm by Repetition
- Transition and Radiation
Unit 4 Human figure proportions
- 4.1 Basic human proportions of male as well as female (Eight head theory) and child. 4.2 Importance of eight head theory. 4.3 Comparative analysis of male
- female and child ideal proportions
Unit 5 Silhouette and its variations
- 5.1 Definition and importance of silhouette. 5.2 Basic silhouettes and its variations - Bell
- Hourglass etc
Unit 6 Figure types
- 6.1 Basic body Types –Triangular
- Inverted triangular, and Rectangular
- Oval or Rounded figure types. 6.2 Pattern design & flattering different type of figures- Stout figure
- Thin figure
- Narrow shoulder
- Broad shoulder
- Round figure
- Large Bust
- Flat chest
- Large Hip, Large waist & Hips
- Large abdomen
- Long Waist and slender figure
- Short Waist
- Sway Back
- Long Neck
- Short or thick neck
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