2015-16 activities

ORIENTATION OF THE STUDENTS:22^nd JULY, 2015

The new session began with the introduction of a new course in the department-Bachelors in Vocational (Textile & Fashion Technology) 3year degree course.

Hence the Department saw an expansion and a Welcome cum Orientation Programme for the new students of Home Science, Community Course and B.Voc students was organized , in which students were made familiar with the  department and they were told about the activities of the last year ,further they were motivated to learn and perform in more better way, so as to achieve cent percent success in whatever field they go for.

Head of the Department Dr. Vandana Gupta spoke about the Importance of Home Science subject and its future prospects for the girls.

INTER –CLASS TALENT HUNT :6^th  AUGUST, 2015 

On  6^th August, 2015, The department organised an interclass talent hunt competition of heritage items namely- Pakhi making, Phulkari , Dasuti, Crochet, Knitting, Mehandi and Rangoli. For which enteries were invited from the college students. A good number of students showed interest and participated in the various heritage items and displayed their talent in the traditional art and craft.

RANGOLI COMPETITION: 7^th AUGUST 2015

On 7^th August 2015, an interclass Rangoli competition was held in which nearly 20 students from different streams participated and exhibited their talent by decorating  the floor in the form of rangoli. Very colorful and lustrous pattern were made using different materials like saw dust, flowers, glitters etc.

EVENTS ORGANISED IN LIEU OF INAUGRATION OF FASHION DESIGNING LAB : 23^rd AUGUST,2015

• Department of Fashion Designing organized a Workshop on “Draping Techniques for Different Garments”.  Mrs Ruchi Sharma, Assistant Professor in Fashion Designing gave an introduction about Draping. At first, She explained about the points to be remembered while draping. She told that draping is a criteria for estimating the fabric required for various garments’ like skirt, top etc. Students were told about the draping technique in which muslin cloth is draped on a dress form.

• Mrs Rekha Rani, Assistant Professor in Fashion Designing, gave demonstration of designing and cutting of a designer gown.

• ·         A power point presentation was given by Dr (Mrs.) Khushwinder Gill, Assistant Professor in Fashion Designing.  She explained that PowerPoint is a highly effective tool to aid learning, and there are potential benefits of power point presentation  includes

·          Engaging multiple learning styles

·           Increasing visual impact

·        Improving students focus

·                  Providing annotations and highlights

·                 Analyzing and synthesizing complexities

·                  Enriching curriculum with interdisciplinarity

• For the refreshment of Our Worthy, Dynamic ,Magnanimous Principal Madam, the Chief Guest of the event, arrangements were made in the Department of Home Science by Miss. Monica Gautam ,Assistant Professor in Home Science. The guest was served with a refreshing drink along with South Indian Cuisine. Principal Madam gave her valuable suggestions and ideas to the students and the Faculty. She blessed the students to be the Top Most Fashion Designers and earn while learn and achieve maximum success in the field they opted for.

CLEANLINESS CAMPAIGN: 1^st SEPTEMBER,2015

Under the Community Development programme the Department organized a Cleanliness Campaign ,whereby all the students of the department took responsibility to keep their department and the surroundings clean and green.

Each nook and corner of the labs were cleaned, spider webs cleared , window panes cleaned. Students put their whole heartedly efforts to make their surroundings look good in which they study the whole day long and learn so much. The clutter from the department was identified and cleared making space for new things.The activity was enjoyable and at the same time reflected the importance of Cleanliness and Hygienic living.

COOKING EVENT CUM COMPETITION: 11^th SEPTEMBER,2015

Cooking event was planned and organized by the Department on 11^th September, 2015. The event was planned to make students aware of the nutritional components present in various food items and their combination so as to enhance the nutritive value. Students made their best efforts to present the food look best to the eye and very appealing as the saying goes” Food, if appeals good to the eyes , seems more tasty to the tongue.”All the cooked items were highly appreciated by the Chief Guest and the faculty members of Home Science.

CLASS SEMINAR :

• IMPORTANCE OF DIET IN PREGNANCY:  16^th SEPTEMBER,2015

A class seminar for increasing the confidence of the students and adding teaching skills in the students, a class seminar is the regular feature of the Department. So, A class seminar of BA III Year on the very important topic “IMPORTANCE OF DIET IN PREGNANCY” was organized . Student Natasha discussed how proper diet helps a pregnant woman to nourish the baby that is growing in her womb and how good nutrition and good care affects the overall health of the pregnant lady.

• CARE OF PREGNANT WOMEN: 18^th TH SEPTEMBER,2015

Class Seminar on “Care of Pregnant Women” was conducted .The student of B.AIII Year, Rabia spoke about the need to take extra care of the pregnant woman and its importance and how her emotional and physical health affects the growth and development of the foetus.

• IMPORTANCE OF COLOUR AND COLOUR SCHEMES:21^st SEPTEMBER ,2015

Seminar on Importance of Colour and Colour Schemes was delivered by Twinkle [BA II,] on 21^st September,2015.She explained the colour wheel and properties of colours with examples. Then she explained all the colour schemes with help of colour wheel i.e Monochromatic colour scheme ,Analogous ,Contrasting ,Double Complimentary and Triad Colour schemes. She also discussed the importance of colour schemes in dress designing with suitable examples. All the students grasped properly and participated with full enthusiasm.

RANGOLI COMPETITION IN LIEU OF SPECIAL AWARENESS PROGRAM CUM COMPETITION BY ELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA:1^st OCTOBER,2015

Rangoli competition was organized in view to bring election awareness among students .For the same, the venue chosen was again the Very Prestigious institution, Dev Samaj Post Graduate College for Women, Ferozepur City. This special Rangoli event was executed by the department of Home Science. About 25 students of the college brought out extremely beautiful floral patterns on the floor and gave department a new look. Judges for the event was Our Worthy Principal Madam, Dr Mrs Madhu Prashar and Dr. Vandana Gupta, Head, Home Science Department. All the students did their best creativity. The purpose of the Rangoli competition was to bring awareness among the youth: To fill colour in each and every person’s life by helping them in the way one can and bring a smile on each and everybody’s face.

ART &HERITAGE COMPETITION FOR YOUTH FESTIVAL:3^rd OCTOBER,2015

Department organised a competition on Art & Heritage items (Phulkari, Dasuti, Pakhi Making, Crochet, Knitting, Mehandi). The competition was organised with the aim to select the best participants that will further participate in the Zonal Festival. The Judge for the competition is our  Worthy Principal Madam . She gave proper guidance about the selection of colour and designs. Her valuable suggestions proved useful and students bagged prizes in Youth Festival Competition.

CLASS ON TABLE SETTING AND TABLE MANNERS:4^th OCTOBER,2015

A special class for the students of B.Vocational of all the 4 streams i.e.

B.Voc[Textile & Fashion Technology]

B.Voc [Global Professionals in Beauty & Aesthetics]

B.Voc [Software Development]

B.Voc[Hospital Administration &Management]

was organised on Table setting and Table Manners by Miss Monica Gautam. Assistant Professor in Home Science. Home Science Department arranged this special class so as to inculcate in students the art of setting the dining table properly and teach them table manners that they must have while dining formally or informally. The art of properly setting the table is very important for girls and the tips for doing the same was explained in practical way to the students. Table manners leave a long lasting impression on other accompanists.

Students were first demonstrated how to set the table properly and then they were taught how to eat meal in good way .It was a beneficial lecture for all the students of B.Vocational students.

GUEST LECTURE ON WARDROBE PLANNING : 4^th OCTOBER,2015

A guest lecture for the students of B. Vocational (Hospital Administration and Management) and B. Voc (Global Professionals in Beauty and Aesthetics) was organized by the Department of Home Science. Resource person Mrs. Ruchi Sharma gave a detailed explanation on how to plan wisely and smartly for a wardrobe, how to match according to the occasion and season. She told students the very basic difference between cloth and clothes. Madam Ruchi told importance and points to be taken care in mind while purchasing the clothes. She also elaborated her valuable speech by telling students how they can enhance their outfit by simple accessories. The lecture was very beneficial for students. Students took keen interest and asked related queries.

DEMONSTRATION OF SPOILED FOOD SAMPLES: 9^th OCTOBER, 2015

A demonstration class on visualization of various spoiled food samples was organised for the students of Home Science.  While showing the spoiled samples, students were explained the various factors and causes (moisture, temperature, light etc.) behind the spoilage of food samples. All the students showed a keen interest in observing the samples and they saw the effect of spoilage on the colour , texture, odour after getting spoiled. Various questions were asked by the students for preventing the food from getting spoiled. Preservation techniques for various perishable food items were guided and explained to the students.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT  ACTIVITY: 25^th October, 2015

With the vision to empower women, Our Worthy Principal Madam took a great initiative to start Vocational courses in Fashion Designing and Clothing Construction Under Community College scheme. For the same, the college provides free education to poor and needy students.

To empower individual”s and local community, an extension activity was planned and executed at Government school Village khilchi, District Ferozepur, to impart moral values to the students .A lecture on value of education was delivered to motivate them to go for higher education .Our students had a free interaction with the students and as token of love distributed notebooks ,stationary and eatables to them.

To cultivate the value of sharing and caring, students of the department along with their teachers Mrs. Vandana Gupta and Mrs. Rekha went to leper Home. Around 50 students and faculty members contributed their presence for this activity.  This gave students an opportunity to help others and to know about   the problems of inmates of the home. This was one of the inspiring visits for the students. Medicines and other basic amenities were distributed by the faculty and the students to the inmates of the home. The main motive of this activity was to inculcate in the students the virtue of responsibilities of others and widens their social activities

Home science department along with HOD Dr. Vandana and other team members decided to donate for a noble cause for going to Gaushala . Around 50 students and faculty members contributed their presence for this activity.

PARTICIPATION IN ZONAL YOUTH FESTIVAL:31^st OCTOBER,2015

In the 57^TH Punjab University Zonal Youth Festival, 7 students of Home Science Department took active participation in ART &HERITAGE ITEMS. The list of the participating students is :

RANGOLI: Ramandeep Kaur[BAII,658]

                     Jaspreet Kaur [BAIII,1130]

DASUTI:Suman Lata [Community Course Fashion Designing,10409]

KNITTING: Seema Rani[CC FD II,10432]

MEHANDI: Manpreet Kaur[B.ScIII Medical,7619]

PHULKARI: Gagandeep Kaur[BAIII,1215]

CROCHET: Pardeep Kaur[CCFDII ,10410]

PAKHI MAKING: Kirna Rani [CCII,10436]

57^TH Zonal Youth Festival was held at Sukhanand College , Moga. Students performed their best and bagged prizes. Participants of Rangoli were further selected for Inter Zonal Festival.

COMMUNITY CLEANLINESS CAMP IN LIEU OF V.C. VISIT TO THE CAMPUS:2^nd NOVEMBER,2015

UNDER THE Community Development programme the Department organized a Cleanliness Campaign in lieu of the visit of Great Eminent Personality, The Vice Chancellor Of Punjab University, Chandigarh, whereby all the students of the department took responsibility on their shoulders to make  their department and the surroundings clean , green, and more beautiful.

Each nook and corner of the labs were cleaned, spider webs cleared, windowpanes cleaned. Students put their whole heartedly efforts to make their surroundings look good in which they study the whole day long and learn so much. The clutter from the department was identified and cleared making space for new things.

The activity was enjoyable and at the same time reflected the importance of Cleanliness and Hygienic living. Students felt happy as they were appreciated by the teachers to be the volunteers for this activity.

PARTICIPATION IN INTER ZONAL YOUTH FESTIVAL:8^th NOVEMBER,2015

Held and hosted by Dev Samaj Post Graduate College For Women: 57^th Inter zonal Youth Festival was hosted by the Prestigious College of Ferozepur town. The Prize winners of Rangoli (2^nd Prize in Zonal Youth Festival ) competed further in Inter zonal Youth Festival. Jaspreet, student of B.A III year got a chance to compete with the prize winners of Zonal Youth Festival of other zones. She had a good learning experience by participation in Inter Zonal Festival.

Educational-cum-Industrial Tour: 24^th November, 2015

Department of Home Science and Fashion Designing organized an educational-cum-Industrial tour on 24^th Nov, 2015 to Sportking India Limited at Bathinda. Total 20 students of   Community Fashion Designing along with two faculty members visited the industry and learnt in detail the spinning process. Mr. A P Singh (General Manager HR and Administration) introduced the students with industry employees – Mr. Aman Lohia (Manager Ringframe Spinning Production) and Mr. Abhey Rastogi (General Manager Production), Mrs. Aman (HR Incharge), Mr. K P Singh (General Manager Finishing Section). Then, Mr. Lohia introduced the students about five different plants in the unit and explained the functioning in each plant starting from mixing and sorting of raw cotton, carding process, comber frame, lapper, ring framer, twister, spinning on spindles, finishing and packaging. After the visit the students assembled in the conference room and had refreshment. Then, Mr. Abhey Rastogi welcomed the students and discussed in detail the manufacturing process of yarn. It was a healthy discussion session. Mr. A P Singh also shared his views regarding the wider scope of this vocational course and appreciated the interest shown by the students. It was fully informative visit for the students.

BEST OUT OF WASTE:DECORATION OF MUD TOYS:30^th NOVEMBER,2015

To enhance the creativity of the students beyond Fashion Designing, efforts were made to utilize the potential of students in the fields other than clothing. So, students tried their best to put their potential in bringing out the best form the waste. Students decorated the mud toys by brushing them up with various colours and bringing a new life to them. The art of students was highly appreciated and was a matter of extremely likeliness by the faculty members.

Two Day state level workshop on draping technique and garment CAD software’’:19^th-20^th Jan, 2016

Two day state level  workshop on “Draping techniques and CAD Software” was planned and executed for fashion designing  students of this prestigious institute. Resource Person, Mrs. Harpreet Kaler ,Assistant Professor B.B.K DAV College, Amritsar taught various skills to drape designer top and skirt on dress form . the workshop proved very useful for students who were now equipped with additional techniques of designing the garments.

Mrs. Preeti Mahajan , Assistant Professor, B .B.K. DAV College, Amritsar demonstrated a workshop on use and application of “Richpeace textile CAD software” to the students of fashion designing. She taught students how to draft and grade the designer dress with the help of CAD software.

Resource person presented their views on how draping and CAD software can be counted for the emerging designers. Knowledge of these workshops would give students and edge over others when applying for jobs. The students availed 

full benefits of these activities. Around 90 students and 5 faculty members attended this technical workshop. Students received a clear overview to the different tools of Drafting and Pattern making in a real time scenario.

CLASS SEMINAR 

•  “PRINCIPLES OF ART”: 1^st FEBRUARY, 2016

A Class Seminar on “Principles of Art” was organized by Home Science Department.  Its main objective of the seminar was to make students aware the Importance of Art Principles and its Application in every sphere of life. Simranjeet Kaur student of BA II Year explained all the principles of Art –Harmony, Balance, Proportion ,Rhythm and Emphasis with suitable examples and Diagram. She also used Audio-Visual Aids to make the concept clearer. She also answered the queries of the students.

• “HEALTH EDUCATION”: 2^nd FEBRUARY,2016

A seminar on Health Education was organised by Home Science Department. The main objective of the seminar was to help students understand the concept of Health , Principles of Health education ,Scope and importance of health education .Gurjeet Kaur ,Roll no 40 , student of Class B.A.I Class explained all the aspects of Health Education including Community Health Education to all the students. The seminar enlightened the students about Concept of Health Education and its role in society.

INDUSTRIAL TRAINING: 1^st-15^th FEB, 2016,

In the department, we believe that students should be given a hand on experience and thus all our courses are a blend of theoretical and practical implementation. As part of the curriculum of B.Voc (Textile and Fashion Technology), industrial training is mandatory to provide the real insight of working procedure of any organization to increase the employability factor of students. Department of Fashion Designing organised a Training programme for the students pursuing B.Voc (Textile and Fashion Technology) from 1^st-15^th Feb 2016, at “Gupta Hosiery and Weaving industry” Ludhiana, “Sidhu designer Boutique” Ferozepur city and “Rishi Fabrics” Ludhiana. This training programme includes learning in various areas - yarn manufacturing, weaving, finishing, pattern making, cutting, stitching, quality aspects, labelling and packaging processes. This training provides vast in depth, hand-on 100% practical experience on various latest technologies related to Clothing & Textiles.

MAAT PITA SANTAAN DIVAS CELEBRATION :9^th FEBRUARY,2016

               Since the years, Dev Samaj celebrates 16 important relations (our relation with Dev Samaj, with the animal world, plant world etc. ) so amongst these one most important relation of every student with her parents was celebrated as “MAAT – PITA SANTAAN DIVAS” in the department of Home Science on 8 February , 2016, Principal Madam , the one force regularly guides every  student about the value of our parents.

               Head of the Department, Dr.Vandana Gupta introduced the Importance of celebrating the same day by sharing her own views and experiences.All the Department faculty members also shared their views about their parents. Students of BA 1^st year, 2^nd year , 3^rd  Year Home Science and Fashion Designing , Community course (Fashion Designing ), B. Voc ( Textile & Fashion Technology) participated  with enthusiasm  in celebrating the occasion. This time, poster making competition was organized by Home Science Department to celebrate the very important day .Students draw out wonderful pictures depicting the respect and value they have for their parents. Madam Principal was very happy on seeing the creative art of the students .She judged the posters and students bagged  1^st ,2^nd, and 3^rd positions.

Students shared their valuable views that how they have always observed their parents sacrificing for their children  and fulfilling their needs. Students expressed their views in the form of poems ,songs and gazals.

NATIONAL WORKSHOP ON “JINDEX AUTO PATTERN, MARKING AND GRADING SOFTWARE”: 15^th-19^th FEBRUARY, 2016.

Department of Home Science and Fashion Designing organised a five Day National Technical Workshop on “Jindex Auto Pattern CAD Software for the B.Vocational &Community Fashion Designing students. Mr.Mohan Cadiyam, software expert enlightened the students of Fashion Designing about skill set of CAD Software. Around 90 students and 5 faculty members attended this technical workshop. Students received a clear overview of the different tools of Pattern Making, Grading in a real time scenario. The expert started on a note of the importance of making Project using latest technology existing in a Industry today.

Workshop on machine embroidery : 20^th Feb, 2016

Mrs. Anchal, Lecturer in fashion Designing,  explained the technique of machine embroidery with ordinary singer sewing machine. Firstly of all she taught the students, how to remove presser foot and feed dog of the sewing machine. Then she used the coloured silk embroidery in upper and lower threading. After this, she put the framed fabric on the needle plate and trained the students in different embroidery stitches i.e . – running stitch ,chain stitch and satin stitch and students prepared beautiful samples of machine embroideries.

EXHIBITION- “FASHION TRANSITION”: 27^th-28^th FEBRUARY, 2016

The department of Fashion Designing organised an Exhibition “Fashion Transition” that highlighted Fashion styles adopted in modern era. The exhibition was for two days i.e. 27^th – 28^th Feb,2016 inaugurated by our worthy Principal Dr. (Mrs) Madhu Prashar. Exhibition covered all the themes – Indo-western, Innovation, Traditional, Bridal. The designer dress depicted the type of fabrics, colours, accessories and style prevalent in society. The designers of costumes i.e. Community 1^st and 2^nd year, B.Voc 1^st Semester students of Fashion Designing stated that such experience was a wonderful experience for them and provided a milestone in learning process about Fashion and Costumes. Exhibition was visited by faculty members and students of other departments also and all of them appreciated the students work. 

FASHION SHOW: 16^th MARCH 2016

A very elaborate and dazzling “Fashion Show” was organized by  the students and staff members of Fashion Designing Department, where the students walked the ramp in breathtaking lovely outfits designed by the students of Community and B.Voc Fashion Designing. The judges were hard pressed to reach a decision as almost all the performances were par excellence. Some prizes had therefore, to be bracketed. Best and unique dress model received the loudest applause from the audience. The was the great success and was the talk of the day.

Five day National level workshop on Fevicryl Paintings by Pidilite Industry Limited, Chandigarh on 18^th – 22^nd April,2016.

·         Mr. Anup Arora, Market Development Incharge,

·         Ms. Yukti Karwa, Instructor

The instructor demonstrated Warli Painting, Wet cloth painting, Towel painting, Liquid embroidery, Stencil work, free hand painting, patch work etc on sheets as well as on fabric. On last day students exhibited their work and everybody appreciated their creative work.

Industrial Visit to

v   Sportking India Limited, Ludhiana: 13^th May, 2016

v    Neva Industries, Ludhiana: 14^th May,2016

Industrial Training of B.Voc ( 2^nd Semester) : 15^th -30^th May 2016

v   Sakhi Boutique, Ferozepur city

v   Neva Industries, Ludhiana

v   Sportking India Limited, Ludhiana