DATE: 10-07-2025

TIME: 9.00 am to 1.00 pm

VENUE : Fashion Designing Department

EVENT CONVENER: Dr.V. Bhanu Rekha, Head of the Department, Fashion Designing

EVENT COORDINATORS: Swetha Menon N.P, Assistant Professor, Fashion Designing,

Oviya Yuvashree.U, Assistant Professor, Fashion Designing, Vidhyavathi.S, Assistant Professor, Fashion Designing NO OF PARTICIPANTS: 90

SUMMARY OF THE EVENT:

Dr. V. Bhanurekha warmly welcomed the newly admitted students . She introduced the department’s vision and mission, emphasizing the unique curriculum that integrates creativity, technology, and sustainability.

She detailed the core areas of study: Textile Science · Fashion Illustration · Pattern Making & Draping · Garment Construction · Fashion Marketing · Portfolio Development She also highlighted the academic-industry interface, including: Guest lectures · Industrial visits · Internships · Annual fashion shows She assured students of a nurturing, inclusive, and professionally enriching environment that promotes growth in both academics and industry readiness.

Placement Opportunities – Mr. Monish Raaj, Placement Coordinator Mr. Monish Raaj delivered an insightful presentation on career opportunities in fashion.

He discussed:

Internship tie-ups and placement processes Collaborations with companies like Raymond, Lifestyle, Shoppers Stop, Pantaloons, Future Group, and design startups Importance of portfolios, design competitions, and industry certifications Skills in demand: Soft skills, CAD, CLO 3D, and trend forecasting He encouraged students to become digitally competent and professionally proactive.

Tips for Mental Development and Healthy Living – Dr. Annamma Reddy Chamundaswari Dr. Annamma Reddy gave an engaging talk on mental wellness and self-care during

academic life. Her key advice:

Maintain regular sleep and diet patterns Practice mindfulness/yoga/meditation Prioritize time and set achievable goals Stay emotionally connected with family, friends, and mentors Engage in sports, hobbies, and creative outlets She highlighted the availability of campus counseling and wellness services, urging students to seek help confidently.

Alumni Interaction Series Ms. Janani B. (Batch 2020–2023) — Currently: PG in Journalism, SRM IST, Kattankulathur.

Topic: Fashion Journalism. Fashion writing, trend reporting, and blogging; roles in magazines, digital platforms, PR firms; importance of language, visual literacy, and trend interpretation. “Fashion Journalism gives a voice to the visual.”

Ms. Prathika P. — Currently: PG in Fashion Communication, JD Institute. Topic: UI/UX Opportunities for Fashion Students. Fashion skills transition well to app design, UX research, digital branding. Tools: Figma, Adobe XD, Canva Pro. “Design thinking is universal — fashion students already understand human response to visuals.”

Ms. Prabanjana K. — Fashion Stylist & Visual Merchandiser. Topic: Entrepreneurship in Block Printing. Block printing’s relevance in sustainability, heritage revival, and niche fashion; business scope in working with local artisans and traditional dyeing methods.

“Block printing is not just a craft – it’s a story.”

Ms. Sowbarnika V. — Founder, SPIKE – Fashion Brand. Topic: Starting Your Own Label. Built her brand through styling, Instagram marketing, influencer collaboration. “Don’t wait for the right time. Create it.”

Ms. Sri Koperundevi — 2022–2025 Batch. Topic: Pursuing Fashion Education Abroad.

Application tips for London College of Fashion, FIT NY, Marangoni; building a strong portfolio and SOP. “Studying abroad changes your career—and your perspective.”

Ms. Harini S. — Topic: Styling in the Film Industry. Importance of color theory, character design, visual storytelling. Suggested: Intern under stylists, work in theatre/ad shoots. “If you can tell a story with fabric, you belong in cinema.”

Mr. Balaji S. — 2021–2024 Batch, Amazon India. Topic: Online Fashion Careers. Digital styling, merchandising, influencer branding. Tools: CMS, Adobe Suite, Trend Analytics.

“Fashion’s future is online—you can be the designer, marketer, and innovator all in one space.”

Ms. Amritha Narayanan — 2020–2023 Batch. Topic: Film Costume Design – Grabbing Opportunities. Understand script, era, character for costume ideation; begin with student films, ad shoots, short films; build a character-based portfolio, mood boards, continuity styling; use platforms: LinkedIn, Behance, Instagram. “Cinema is fashion in motion. If you show up and learn fast, opportunities will come to you.”

Conclusion The Orientation Program successfully inspired the 2025–2028 batch by integrating curriculum insights, career direction, mental wellness strategies, and real-world alumni success stories. It set the tone for a transformative academic journey and showcased the diverse, evolving possibilities within the fashion industry — from editorials to e- commerce, block printing to branding, costume design to coding.

OUTCOMES OF THE PROGRAM: (Based of SDG) SDG 4: QUALITY EDUCATION Minutia served as a practical learning experience beyond the classroom, enhancing critical thinking, creativity, and design responsibility. It reflects the department’s commitment to inclusive and equitable quality education by encouraging innovative pedagogy rooted in sustainability and awareness.

SDG 8: DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH This goal promotes inclusive and sustainable economic growth, productive employment, and decent work for all. It focuses on creating opportunities, improving working conditions, and supporting entrepreneurship and innovation, especially in sectors like textiles and fashion.

SDG 9: INDUSTRY, INNOVATION, AND INFRASTRUCTURE SDG 9 aims to build resilient infrastructure, promote sustainable industrialization, and foster innovation. It encourages the development of new technologies, supports research, and strengthens industries through eco-friendly practices..

SDG 11: SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES This goal focuses on making cities inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable. It supports eco-conscious living, responsible consumption, and sustainable design solutions that reduce urban waste and improve community well-being.

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