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2ND
SEMESTER

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2.1 – ENGLISH AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS – II
RATIONALE
L T P
3 - 2
Language is the most commonly used medium of self-expression in all spheres of human lifepersonal,
social and professional. A student must have a fair knowledge of English language and skills
to communicate effectively to handle the future jobs in industry. The objective of this course is to
enable the diploma holders to acquire proficiency, both in spoken (oral) and written language. At the
end of the course, the student will be able to develop comprehension skills, improve vocabulary, use
proper grammatical, acquire writing skills, correspond with others and enhance skills in spoken
English. It is expected that each polytechnic will establish a Communication Skill Laboratory for
conducting practicals mentioned in the curriculum.
1. Facets of Literature
Short Stories
The Portrait of a Lady – Khushwant Singh
The Doll’s House – Katherine Mansfield
The Refugees – Pearl S. Buck
Prose
Walking Tours – R.L. Stevenson
A Dialogue on Civilization – C.E.M. Joad
The Sign of Red Cross – Horace Shipp
Poems
All the World’s A Stage – W.Shakespeare
DETAILED CONTENTS
Say Not, The Struggle Nought Availeth – A.H.Clough
Pipa’s Song – Robert Browning
2. The Art of Précis Writing
3. Grammar
Narration
Voice
Idioms and Phrases
4. Correspondence
Business Letters
Personal Letters

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5. Drafting
Report Writing
Inspection Notes
Memos, Circulars and Notes
Telegrams
Press Release
Agenda and Minutes of Meetings
Applying for a Job
6. Glossary of Technical & Scientific Terms
7. Communication
Media and Modes of Communication
Channels of Communication
Barriers to Communication
Listening Skills
Body Language
Humour in Communication
LIST OF PRACTICALS
1. Browsing Information on Internet
2. Group Discussions
3. Mock Interviews
4. Telephone Etiquette
5. Situational Conversation
Note: The Text Book on “English and Communication Skills, Book-II “ By Kuldip Jaidka at. el.
prescribed by NITTTR, Chandigarh should be used for teaching and setting-up question papers.
RECOMMENDED BOOKS
1. English and Communication Skills, Book-II By Kuldip Jaidka, Alwainder Dhillon and
Parmod Kumar Singla prescribed by NITTTR, Chandigarh & published by Abhishek
Publication, 57-59, Sector-17, Chandigarh.
2. Essentials of Business Communication by Pal and Romalling, Sultan Chand and Sons.
3. The Essence of Effective Communication, Pundow and Panthon; Prentice Hall of India.

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4. New Design English Grammar, Reading and Writing Skills by AL Kohli (Course A and
Course B), Kohli Publishers, 34, Industrial Area, Phase-II, Chandigarh.
5. New Design English Reading and Advanced Writing Skills for Class XI and XII by MK
Kohli and AL Kohli Publishers, 34, Industrial Area, Phase-II, Chandigarh.
6. A Practical English Grammar by Thompson and Marlinet.
7. Spoken English by V Sasikumar and PV Dhamija; Tata McGraw Hill.
8. English Conversation Practice by Grount Taylor; Tata McGraw Hill.
9. Developing Communication Skills by Krishna Mohan and Meera Banerji; MacMillan India
Ltd. Delhi.
10. Business Correspondence and Report Writing by RC Sharma and Krishna Mohan; Tata
McGraw Hill Publishing Company Ltd. New Delhi.
11. Communication Skills by Ms.R Datta Roy and KK Dhir; Vishal Publication, Jalandhar.

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RATIONALE
2.2 – INTRODUCTION TO TEXTILE PROCESSES – II
L T P
3 - 2
The students of textile design are supposed to have introductory knowledge and skill related to various
fibres, yarns anmd fabrics. Thus in this subject students learn different fibres, yarns and fabrics and
their manufacturing techniques.
Theory
1. Introduction to mixing and blending
techniques.
2. Principles of blow room, carding,
drawing/gilling, speed frame, ring frame
and doubling.
3. Process flow of cotton, woolen and
worsted system of yarn manufacture.
DETAILED CONTENTS
Practical Exercises
2.1 Understanding different spinning processes by
textile mill visit.
Estimation of fibre diameter and yarn
diameter by projection microscope.
Understanding different processes by textile
mill visit.
Inspection of yarns for S and Z twist, hard
twisted and soft twisted yarns.
Identification of different types of yarns
studied in theory.
4. Insertion of twist, S and Z twist, type of
package in spinning and doubling.
5. Knowledge of standard yarns, bulked
yarn, core yarn, high tenacity yarn, luster
yarn, tyre cord yarn, carpet yarn, stretch
yarn, twist-de-twist yarn, spiral yarn,
grandrel yarn, hosiery yarn.
6. Introduction to yarn packages.
7. Process flow of fabric manufacturing. 7.1 Understanding different processes of weaving
through textile mill visit.
8. Basic principles of weft and wrap knitting Understanding process of knitting through
and use of knitted fabrics.
textile mill visit.
9. Process flow of wet processing. Understanding of dyeing an printing through
textile mill visit.
Note: The student may be exposed to different types of textile manufacturing processes through textile
mill visit so that they are able to understand the subject properly.
RECOMMENDED BOOKS
1. Textile Fibre by Ghol and Valansik.
2. Yarn to Fabric by Peter Schwarz.
3. Fibre to Fabric by BP Corbman.
4. Textile Fibres and their processings by KP Hess.
5. Elemenmtary Textile by Parul Bhatnagar, Abhishek Publisher, Chandigarh.

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RATIONALE
2.3 – GARMENT DESIGNING – II
L T P
2 - 4
The knowledge and skill related to principles of garment design is essential for the students of diploma
programme of garment technology in order to develop the understanding regarding how to make a
garment design using scale, space, proportion, rhythm, harmony, textures and collage from waste
material.
DETAILED CONTENTS
Theory
Practical Exercises
1. Optical illusion created by lines. 1.1 Create an impression of optical illusion using
geometrical shapes and lines (10 sheets).
1.2 To collect and study the various cuttings from
the magazines, newspapers etc. regarding the
optical illusion created by the use of lines,
shapes, curves and colour and to study
harmony and balance of design.
2. Opaque and transparent colour-define 2.1 Make a sheet for opaque and transparent
colours.
3. Colour Schemes
3.1 Prepare sheets for these colour schemes.
- Achromatic
3.2 Make a sheet showing colour in relation to
- Monochromatic
figure proportion.
- Analogues
3.3 Compose different figures using colours to
- Complementary or contrasting
create optical illusion.
- Split complementary
4. Computerized colour 4.1 Colour Key Scheme.
4.2 How does the Colour Key System related to
your personal colouring.
4.3 Colour Key combinations for both men and
women.
4.4 Special colour key considerations for both
men and women.
5. Summary of Colour Key System. 5.1 Skin Colouring.
5.2 Hair Colouring.
5.3 Eye Colouring.
Note: The teacher should encourage the students to do market surveys, field visits and the students
may be exposed to fairs and exhibitions.

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RATIONALE
2.4 – DRAFTING AND PATTERN MAKING – II
L T P
2 - 4
The students should know various considerations in making of garments, scope and importance of
drafting and pattern making so that they are able to take measurements, interpret the style of any given
design and make the pattern. The subject, therefore, deals with basics of pattern making and styling of
garments.
Theory
1. Preparation of basic Block - I
- Gents Shirt
- Ladies Blouse
- Night Wear
DETAILED CONTENTS
Practical Exercises
1.1 Practice on drafting and estimation for gents
garments.
1.2 Practice eon drafting and estimation for ladies
garments.
1.3 Practice on drafting of various types of casual
wear (Apron, Night Wear and other work
clothes).
2.1 Make a sheet of basic 8-head figure.
2. Study of human anatomy in relation to fashion
proportions.
3. Fashion figures and illustrations. 3.1 Make 10 sheets of fashion figures.
4. Fashion faces and illustrations. 4.1 Make 5 sheets of Fashion faces with different
expressions.
5. Fashion Accessories and Illustrations. 5.1 Make Fashion figures with accessories
(Minimum 4 sheets).
6. 6.1 Make fashion posters for and expert house on
½ imperial sheet.
7. 7.1 Prepare 1.4 imperial file considering
minimum 15 design of Hi-fashion evening
wear for men and women with fabric samples.

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2.5 – STYLE READING AND ADAPTATIONS – II
L T P
2 - 4
The skill in fashion illustration is essential for the students of garment technology so as to develop in
them the creativity. After going through this subject, the student of garment technology will be able to
illustrate different types of figures and dresses in different colour media.
DETAILED CONTENTS
Theory
Practical Exercises
1. Study the rules of body proportions. 1.1 Make basic block of bodies, blouse (hip
length), half sleeve, full sleeve.
2. Adaptations of different sleeves. 2.1 Make patterns of following sleeves:
- Kinono Sleeve
- Dolman Sleeve
- Leg-o-mutton Sleeve
- Raglon Sleeve
- Cuffed Sleeve
- Kurta Sleeve
3. Adaptations of different colours. 3.1 Make patterns of following colours:
- Nehru Collar
- Raised Peterpan Collar
- Ruffed Collar
- Bishop Collar
- Sailor Collar
- Shawl Collar
- Ripple Collar
4. Principle of the basic dart
4.1 Change the waist line dart to the seam by
- Relocation of darts
slash method.
- Pivot Method
4.2 Change the waist line dart to the side seam by
- Measurement Method
pivot method.
- Slash method
5. Study of different necklines. 5.1 Variations of necklines
- Cowl
- Novelty
Note: The students may be taken to the nearby garment manufacturing organizations to demonstrate
various pattern making and style interpretation processes.

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RECOMMENDED BOOKS
1. Pattern Making for Fashion Design by Helen Joseph Armstrong.
2. The ABC’s of Grading by Murray Sacheir
3. Basic Pattern Skills for Fashion Design by Bernard Zamkoft
4. Design Apparel Through the Flat Pattern by Eenestine Kepp
5. Pattern Cutting and Making up by Martin Shoben

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RATIONALE
2.6 – GARMENT CONSTRUCTION – II
L T P
- - 8
The diploma holders in Fashion Designing are supposed to prepare components of garments such as
plackets, neckline, sleeves, pocket, so that it is essential they shall be able to fabricate those
components. Hence this subject has been included in the curriculum to develop such competences in
the students. The subject deals with basics of garment construction.
DETAILED CONTENTS
Theory
Practical Exercises
1. Basic stitches with hand – back, stitch,
padding, types of tackling, quilting,
1.1 Samples of the stitches, back, padding,
tacking and quilting.
construction and faults.
2. Opening types –their necessity and types 2.1 Making samples of various plackets on
- plain
fabrics.
- side placket
- face placket
- slit in front
- continuing placket
Precautions taken while fabricating.
3. 3.1 Fasteners – necessity and selection of various
fasteners. Making samples of fasteners on
different plackets.
- snap
- hook
- buttons
- eyelet
- Velcro tape
- Zip
4. 4.1 Fabrication of garments with layouts, spec
sheets, designing sheets
- bloomer
- sun suit
- gathered frock
- Churidar
- Sarree Blouse

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RATIONALE
2.7 – CAD IN FASHION – I
L T P
2 - 4
Computers have made great inroads into engineering design, personnel administration, project
planning and monitoring banking, transportation, automatic machine operation and many other areas
of human endeavor. Fifth Generation Computers (utilizing Very Large Integrated Circuits) and talking
computers are becoming available. During the past decade, the use of computers in education has been
growing very rapidly. The time has now come when engineering technician has to familiarize himself
with computers to enable him to cope with inevitable computerization of a significant portion of his
job. AN this makes a knowledge of computer programming essential.
1. Introduction to Computer :-
DETAILED CONTENTS
Block diagram of a computer and overview of its working.
Basic concepts in stored programme execution.
Input, Output and Secondary Storage Devices.
Concept of RAM (Random Access Memory), ROM (Read Only Memory).
Introduction to Operating System, Compilers, Assembler, Loader, Linker, Programming
Language.
Types of Computer – Micro (PC, PC-XT, PC-AT), Mini, Mainframe and Super Computer.
2. Familiarization with Computer and MS-DOS :-
Identification of Sub-systems and terminology.
Interconnecting various external units including computer.
Introduction to files.
Booting the system from floppy and hard disk.
Selection of drive.
Organising information on a disk.
Formatting floppies, disks.
Creating and working with directories.
File operations such as copying, renaming and deleting.

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Printing files.
3. Working with Paintbrush and its tools :-
Drawing of certain objects.
Composition of objects.
Making colour combinations.
Making fashion figures with garments.
4. Introduction to Corel Draw and its tools :-
Drawing of certain objects.
Composition of objects.
Making colour combinations.
Designing Carttons, faces, etc.