SIWES

At the end of SIWES, the student should be able to: 1. Acquire the practical knowledge that is peculiar with industry in his area of specialization; 2. Acquire experience in the aspect of industrial production as against the theoretical experiences gathered mostly in the lecture halls; 3. Generate a report based on the experiences and projects carried out with the ability to apply Fashion Design Fundamentals; 4. Demonstrate competence in written and oral communication; 5. Develop ability to work as an individual and as a team member with the capacity to be a leader or manager as well as an effective team member; and 6. Master the professional and ethical responsibilities of a Fashion Designer.

Student’s Industrial work experience of 3 months’ duration. Students’ reports will be presented in a seminar. Students would have, before this time, in collaboration with supervisor and the Department secured an appropriate place to have industrial experience in their areas of specialisation. SIWES placement should be done at the end of the first semester 300 Level. During the SIWES period, students should keep their eyes open to various aspects of research and travel related to the fashion industry, such as transportation, scheduling, budgeting, professional practices, tools, fabrics, presentation, critique and develop a sketchbook for fashion, textile and knitwear. Students are encouraged to visit fashion shows, boutiques and study the dress style of celebrities; ceremonial wears in weddings and festivals, so as to appreciate trends in fashion around them. They are also encouraged to collaborate with their classmates to generate hands-on group projects. The Department should develop a list of potential areas appropriate industries with the following information: addresses of location, telephone, email and contact person. The programme takes the full semester and is graded as follows: i, Industrial Experience (Evaluation by employer and supervisor) = 70% ii, SIWES Presentation (by the student) to Faculty = 30%. The presentation is treated like an examination done and assessed on the same day. Students are encouraged to learn software applications during this period for their chosen area of specialisation and produce a portfolio to be assessed at the end of the SIWES programme. 400 level