EVENT TITLE: Orientation Programme- Alumni Interaction
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.
2022–2025 Batch
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.
