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(Syllabus) RPSC: Syllabus For Post of College Lecturer: Home Science (Clothing-Textiles)
Rajasthan Public Service Commission
Syllabus For Post of College Lecturer: Home Science (Clothing-Textiles)
SECTION-I : Textile Fibres
- Classification of textile fibres.
- General properties of textile fibres.
- Origin, manufacture and properties of natural fibres.
- Manmade and synthetic fibres - Rayon, Polyester, Polyamide, Acrylic, Olefin, Elastomeric fibres & Metallic fibres.
- Mixture and blended fabrics - Quantitative and Qualitative analysis of Blends and Pure fabrics.
SECTION-II : Yarn and Fabric Construction
- Spinning - Mechanical and Chemical.
- Classification of Yarns, Yarn count and twist.
- Basic loom, parts and operations
- Weaving - types of weaves.
- Other fabric construction methods - knitting, braiding, felting, bonding and knotting.
SECTION-III : Clothing Construction Processes
- Sewing equipments.
- Fabric selection, preparation ,layout, calculation of materials for different garments.
- Body measurement, proportion, garment designing according to figures.
- Seams and Seam finishes, disposal of fullness, plackets, fasteners, yokes, necklines, collars and sleeves, trimmings, pockets.
- Techniques in pattern making - Flat pattern, draping, drafting, application, principles and limitations, commercial paper pattern and grading.
- Common fitting problems & their remedies.
- Importance of computer application in clothing and textiles, CAD- CAM, system of textile design, colour mixing & matching..
SECTION-IV : Finishing, Dyeing & Printing
- Objectives of finishes.
- Basic finishes. Texturising finishes and Functional finishes.
- Classification of dyes. Chemical composition and application of dyes to different fibres and blends.
- Requisites of printing, preparation of fabric, printing styles.
- Chemicals used in textile processing and their effect on ecology.
- Eco-friendly processing of textiles. Application of natural dyes & enzymes.
SECTION-V: Sociological and Psychological aspects of Clothing
- Origins and theories of clothing
- Role of clothing in personality development and self concept
- Social impact of clothes-fashion, fads, role of uniforms, national costumes, occupational clothing etc.
- Factors influencing choice of clothes-conformity, mobility, class distinction, symbolism, customs and values
- Structural and decorative designs
- Elements and principles of designs
- Selection criteria for household linens and furnishings
- Clothing budget and family wardrobe planning
SECTION-VI: Traditional Textiles and Embroideries, Historic Costumes
- Traditional embroideries of different states of India
- Traditional textiles of different states of India
- Indian costumes -ancient to date
- Regional costumes of India
- Historical development of woven textiles-origin of weaving and spinning
- Clothing care, storage and maintenance
SECTION-VII: Textiles Apparel Quality and Current Trends
- Fabric construction analysis-weaves, ends, picks, count, weight, thickness, porosity, air-permeability, thermal conductivity and dimensional stability
- Measurement of breaking, bursting and tearing strength of fabrics
- Apparel fabric properties-crease recovery, stiffness, drapability, pilling and abrasion and colour fastness.
- Determination of yarn count, twist, crimp and tensile strength
- Currents trends in dyeing, printing, finishing and garment construction
- Labelling and standardization
SECTION-VIII: Fashion, Consumer Economics and Merchandising of Textiles
- Determining fashion trends, fashion cycle, fashion careers ,fashion forecasting, history of fashion, fashion displays and fashion designers
- History and importance of textile industry, problems of Indian textile industry, textile policy
- Marketing of textiles, distribution channels, export trends, advertising and sales promotion
- Brand standards, fashion shows and exhibitions
- Problems of Indian consumers and their redressal
Note :- Pattern of Question Paper
- Objective type paper
- Maximum Marks : 100
- Number of Questions : 100
- Duration of Paper : Two Hours
- All questions carry equal marks.
- There will be Negative Marking.