Costume Design & Fashion
Our Department
The department of Costume Design and Fashion was started during the year 2005.Textiles and Clothing is the study of fibers, yarns and fabrics used for various purposes with the main Thrust on clothing. The programme has been framed in such a way that it enhances the ability of students to apply knowledge and explore the methods that would be beneficial for the textile and related industries. The course contains an integrated curriculum right from Textile science, Wet processing, Fashion Concept and Fashion illustration, Technical textiles, Creative designing and construction, Management, Marketing, Quality control, Economics and so on. The main objective of the course is to bring the innovative and imaginative skills aptitude and creativity among young students and to make them into renowned skilled professional in the fashion world. The department is well structured and has a state of art facility for textile testing lab, textile processing and printing lab, garment production lab, computer aided designing lab for fashion studio & pattern making with updated software & garment construction lab furnished with modern machineries like Renew, Merritt and Taking which are found in high tech garment industries.
The Faculty members are specialized in Research areas like Natural fibers, Natural dyes, Non-woven, Knitting, Wet processing, Textile finishing, Technical textiles, Fashion Designing, Enzymology and Bio-remediation of Textile effluent. More than two decades, research and teaching are exercised by the Professors and Associate Professors. Apart from the degree course the department offers value added certificate programs in sewing, pattern making, embroidery and CAD.
Vision
The Department Costume Design & Fashion aims to achieve quality professionals by continual improvement of the staff members, update of the latest technologies and facilities and surplus hard work, dedication and devotion.
Mission
To enlighten the students with a blend of technical and professional knowledge and skills in the field of Costume Design & Fashion and molding them to excel in the fashion industry.
ELIGIBILITY
A Pass in +2 Pass ( Any Group)
HIGHER STUDIES
M.Sc (CDF, Textiles Clothing, Textile Chemistry & Home Science), MBA (Textiles)
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
- Being in charge of designing, creating, acquiring and hiring all costumes for Actors and extras
- Managing a team of skilled personnel
- Supervising practical issues, such as departmental budgets and schedules, the organisation of running wardrobes, and costume continuity
- Fashion designer
- Costume designer
- Merchandiser
- Quality controller
Teaching Style
Department of costume Design and Fashion provides magnitude to every student. We have a valuable education system and teachers to teach the lessons with the following teaching styles,
- To extend the services of the department for the betterment of the society.
- Dedicated and competent faculty members.
- Tutorial system for personal care and welfare of the students.
- Exclusive computer centre with latest software packages.
Apart from these, all the students are motivated to do seminars in the classes and they are encouraged to attend modules like seminars, workshops and conferences in various colleges to enrich their knowledge.
Faculty Profile
| S.No. | Staff Name | Qualification | Designation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mrs. SELVI P | M.Sc., M.Phil., | Head & Assistant Professor |
| 2 | Ms. SANTHIYA .M | MA., M.Phil., | Assistant Professor |
| 3 | Ms. MADHUMITHA M | M.Sc., | Assistant Professor |
| 4 | Ms. SHRIMATHI V A | M.Sc., | Assistant Professor |
Lab Facilities
- Pattern Making Laboratory:
The Pattern making laboratory is well equipped with large number of tables, mannequins and dress forms of all sizes, where the students practice various patterns drafting and draping techniques.
- Garment Construction Laboratory:
The Grament construction laboratory has a wide range of sewing machineries. It is also equipped with advanced machineries like over lock, flat lock and fashion maker.
- Fashion CAD Laboratory
The Fashion CAD Laboratory has decided to train the students in enhancing their creativity in fashion designing with the help of various softwares for patten making, grading and lay planning.
Some of our lab facilities are:
- Computer Lab for practical learning of syllabus.
- Sewing Lab to develop practical skill.
- Dyeing and Printing Lab.
- Textile Testing Lab.
- Well-equipped Dyeing lab, Printing lab with Textile Testing Instruments, Garment construction lab with Fashion makers and Over Lock machines.
- Well-furnished CAD lab with Software packages related to Pattern Making, Grading and Colour Matching Systems.
Department Association
Scintilla
“Scintillating land for victory in the knitting task”
The department association named scintilla was started in June 2012 the following activities are undertaken.
- Exhibition – Trendy Fair
- Designer Contest – Fashion Fiesta
- Department Magazine – Fantasia
PRESIDENT : Suguna .V (III.B.SC CDF)
VICE PRESIDENT : Yokesh Kumar.N (II B.SC CDF)
SECRETARY : Sureka.S (I B.SC CDF)
TREASURE : Murali.S (III.B.SC C DF)
EXECUTIVE MEMBERS : Ramalakshmi.B (III.B.SC CDF)
Lavanya.T (II B.SC CDF)
Anantha Prabu.D (II B.SC CDF)
Gayathri.M (I B.SC CDF)
Mohan Raj.N (I B.SC CDF)
Our Recruiters
- EASTMAN APPAREL
- SCM APPAREL
- SP APPAREL
- DANAVARSH EXPORTS
University Rank Holders
| NAME | UNIVERSITY RANK | BATCH |
|---|---|---|
| NARMADHA.M | IV | 2015-2018 |