INTRODUCTION
The Department of
Costume Design and Fashion was commenced in the year 2023. The vision of the
department is “Empowering creative and innovative thinkers”, the Department of
Costume Design and Fashion envisions a future where our graduates excel as
leaders in the global fashion and costume design industries, driving artistic
expression, technical innovation, and cultural relevance. We strive to foster a
community that values experimentation, inclusivity, and sustainability,
preparing our students to craft compelling narratives through clothing and
textiles that inspire, educate, and delight."
VISION
The vision of our
department is to enlighten and educate the youth with the current fashion and
transform them to become trend setters in fashion designing in order to respond
creatively to global markets towards sustainable development
MISSION
ü To impart quality education and promote activities
with global competencies.
ü To encourage participatory involvement and develop
their potentials in designs and structure.
ü To prepare professional and entrepreneurs for fashion
industry.
ü To adopt new technologies and develop garments to
protect health.
ü To interconnect fashion with eco-friendly product and
promote global market.
OBJECTIVES
After
the completion of the Costume Design and Fashion Course, our students will be
able to
ü To provide students with a comprehensive education in
costume design and fashion, combining theoretical foundations with practical
skills.
ü To foster creativity, innovation, and critical
thinking in students, enabling them to develop unique and effective design
solutions.
ü To equip students with technical skills like pattern
making, garment construction, textiles, and costume production.
ü To educate students on the historical and cultural
context of fashion and costume, promoting an understanding of diverse styles
and aesthetics.
ü To prepare students for successful careers in costume
design, fashion design, styling, and related industries.
ü To encourage experimentation, collaboration, and
entrepreneurship, inspiring students to push boundaries and explore new
opportunities.
ü To develop students' abilities to analyze, interpret,
and create visual narratives through clothing and textiles.
ü To cultivate a community of scholars, practitioners,
and industry professionals who share knowledge, resources, and best practices.
Greetings
from the Department of Costume Design and Fashion,
Welcome
to the Department of Costume Design and Fashion, where creativity meets
technical skill and artistry meets innovation. Our department is dedicated to
fostering the next generation of fashion leaders, costume designers, and
industry professionals. With a focus on hands-on learning, our programs combine
theoretical foundations with practical experience, preparing students for
successful careers in:
ü Costume
design for film, theater, and performance
ü Fashion
design and entrepreneurship
ü Fashion
merchandising and management
ü Textile
science and technology
ü Fashion
history and conservation
Our faculty, consisting of industry experts and
practitioners, provides mentorship and guidance, while our state-of-the-art
facilities and resources support student creativity and innovation. Join us in
exploring the intersection of art, design, and technology, and discover how
costume design and fashion shape culture, identity, and society.
Thanks and Regards,
Ms. V. Anto Freeda, M.Sc., M.Phil.
Assistant Professor and Head of the Department,
Department of Costume Design and Fashion,
Holy Cross College(Autonomous),
Nagercoil – 4.
Mail id : cdf@holycrossngl.edu.in
| S.No | Degree | Programme Name | Establish Year |
| 1 | B.SC. | COSTUME DESIGN AND FASHION | 2023 - 2024 |
*Life oriented teaching environment.
Street Theater programme.
Organising annual Social worker’s Forum in the college.
Regular visits to welfare institutions meant for women, children and aged.
Practical exposure in developmental organizations for career advancement
Application of systematic research methodology in Social Sciences is learnt through Group and Individual projects.
Students participatory learning is encouraged through seminars, group discussions, survey reports, field work conference, albums, field visits, video films, CDs, Concurrent and block placement apart from regular lectures and guest lectures
Mobilizing fund for HIV infected and affected student’s higher studies every year during November-December.
Conducting Income generated programme for marginalized people.
Conducting community organization and capacity building programme based on the felt need of the community people.
Conducting extension activities for the students, it can provide a link between the students and the community.
Conducting Street plays on recent social issues in rural villages.
