ICSE Class 10 Syllabus 2022 Fashion Designing

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

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CLASS X

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