ICSE Class 10 Syllabus 2024 Fashion Designing

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FASHION DESIGNING (70)
Aims: 3. To provide candidates with the basic principles
regarding the making of garments.
1. To provide candidates with the knowledge of
various fibres and the fabrics. 4. To develop in candidates a sense of appreciation
and creative expression in the making of clothes.
2. To develop in candidates an interest in the various
processes to make the best use of materials.

CLASS IX

There will be one paper of two hours duration carrying Knowledge of various types of fabrics (including
100 marks and Internal Assessment of 100 marks. blended fabrics), their choice and suitability for
dressmaking and reaction under normal use.
The paper will be divided into two Sections, A and B.
2. The purchase of fabrics; approximate prices and
Section A will consist of compulsory short answer estimation of quantity.
questions covering the entire syllabus.
The selection and use of supplementary materials
Section B will consist of questions which will require used in the course of dressmaking.
3. Choice of clothes for an individual (of any age) in
Candidates will be required to answer four questions
relation to figure types, style, occasion, colour,
from this section.
fabrics and climatic conditions.
PART 2: INTERNAL ASSESSMENT - 100 Marks
1. A simple study of natural and synthetic fibres -
To be assessed internally by the school - 100 Marks
origin, properties and how they are produced.
Please note the guidelines for internal assessment as
A brief outline of the manufacture of fibres in
given for Class X.
fabrics; finishes which improve the properties and
appearance of fabrics.

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CLASS X

There will be one paper of two hours duration carrying  Use of the sewing machine.
100 marks and Internal Assessment of 100 marks.  Practice in various stitches, making seams,
The paper will be divided into two Sections, A and B. darts, pleats, gathering, shirring, smocking,
Section A will consist of compulsory short answer ruffles, etc.
questions covering the entire syllabus. (ii) The parts of a dress:
Section B will consist of questions which will require  Necklines and collars.
Candidates will be required to answer four questions  Sleeves and cuffs.
from this section.  Waistline and skirts.
 Pockets; inside and outside.
 Buttons and button holes.
1. The choice, purchase, use and care of tools and
equipment, including sewing machines, for  Visible and invisible zippers.
dressmaking. (iii) Making dresses, blouses, skirts, salwar, kamiz, etc.
2. The choice and use of traditional, drafted or (iv) Sewing for the home: curtains, bedspreads, and
commercial patterns for making simple under and furnishings.
outer garments. This should include knowledge of
(v) Sewing of children’s clothes.
figure measurements, awareness of figure
problems, simple adaptation of patterns, layouts Finished Work
and cutting out, fitting, and the sequence or In addition to the course work the candidates will have
processes in assembling garments. Methods of to produce two dresses or combinations or a set
pressing. consisting of four pieces of finished needlework for the
3. The stitches and processes used in the making of assessment by the External Examiner.
simple under and outer garments.
EVALUATION
4. The use and making of simple or traditional designs
and decorative stitchery in the construction and The assignments/project work is to be evaluated by the
decoration of garments and articles. subject teacher and by an External Examiner. The
External Examiner may be a teacher nominated by the
PART 2: INTERNAL ASSESSMENT Head of the school, who could be from the faculty, but
To be assessed internally by the school - 100 marks. not teaching the subject in the section/class. For
example, a teacher of Class VIII may be deputed to be
Practical Work in Needlework
an External Examiner for Class X Fashion Designing
The minimum number of assignments for each Projects.
academic year The Internal Examiner and the External Examiner will
Class IX - Five practical oriented assignments as assess the assignments independently.
prescribed by the teacher.
Award of Marks (100 Marks)
Class X - Five practical oriented assignments as
prescribed by the teacher. Subject Teacher (Internal Examiner) 50 marks
Suggested Assignments External Examiner 50 marks
(i) Needlework tools and processes: The total marks obtained out of 100 are to be sent to the
Council by the Head of the school.
 Measuring and marking devices.
The Head of the school will be responsible for the
 Use of scissors, needle and thread. online entry of marks on the Council’s CAREERS
 Sewing buttons, hooks and eyes, zippers. portal by the due date.

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INTERNAL ASSESSMENT IN FASHION DESIGNING - GUIDELINES FOR MARKING WITH GRADES
Criteria Planning Efficiency Working to time plan Manipulation Quality produced Appearance/Arrangement

Grade I Follows the question set Is successful in handling Excellent display of With a special insight into A fine aesthetic sense and artistic
(4 marks) and systematically parts of the question set manipulative skills - can the question, the quality ability conveyed in the complete
organises the work and fits them within deal with a laboratory developed is of a high arrangement.
process. required time. situation efficiently. standard.
Grade II Follows the question set Is successful in handling Good control of The insight into the The display of colour and equipment
(3 marks) except that the step by step parts of the question, but manipulative skills, has requirements of the used gives an impression of sound
work shows slow the smooth work been able to deal with question has been organisation.
operational skill. appears to slow down. each situation with ease. achieved and the quality
is good.
Grade III Follows the question. Is successful in handling Has been successful with The quality has been The arrangement appears complete
(2 marks) Order of work process the question, however the manipulative skills in developed well in part but but some special details missing.
shows lack of co- the time link seems to parts then gradually the overall effect lacks
ordination. break in some area. slows down. some achievement.

Grade IV Follows a part of the Is able to work only a Begins with a control of Only few areas of quality Part of the arrangement is represented
(1 mark) question, work sequence part of the question the skills and is unable to are visible, which affect but the total appearance lacks finish
appears disorganised. within the time stated. sustain the effort. the total result produced. and composition.

Grade V Has not been able to Time and work Is unable to control and No standard of quality There has been no achievement in
(0 marks) interpret the question into sequence is most manipulate the required has been achieved due to either the appearance or arrangement.
proper laboratory disorganised. skills. poor understanding.
organisation.

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