Kongu Arts and Science College (Autonomous) - Erode
Ph.D. Costume Design and Fashion
Textiles
Technology
Merchandising
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
The Department of Costume Design and Fashion offers a pioneer Ph.D. program focusing on textile science, sustainable garment technology, eco-dyes, traditional crafts revival, and fashion merchandising. Researchers utilize specialized textile testing laboratories and computer-aided design facilities.
Our Vision
To lead innovation and sustainable practice in textile and apparel research.
Our Mission
- Promote eco-friendly textile processing and sustainable fashion innovation.
- Document and preserve traditional Indian textile crafts through empirical study.
- Establish active research linkages with fashion industries.
DEPARTMENT OUTCOMES
Critical Thinking
Take informed actions after identifying the assumptions that frame our thinking and actions, checking out the degree to which these assumptions are accurate and valid, looking at our ideas and decisions (intellectual, organizational and personal) from different perspectives.
Effective Communication
Speak, read, write and listen clearly in person and through electronic media in English and in one Indian language and make meaning of the world by connecting people, ideas, books, media and technology.
Social Interaction
Elicit views of others, mediate disagreements and help reach conclusions in group settings.
Effective Citizenship
Demonstrate empathetic social concern and equity centered national development and the ability to act with an informed awareness of issues and participate in civic life through volunteering.
Ethics
Recognize different value systems including your own, understand the moral dimensions of your decisions and accept responsibility for them.
Environment and Sustainability
Understand the issues of environmental contexts and sustainable development.
Self-directed and Life-long Learning
Acquire the ability to engage in independent and life long learning in the broadest context socio-technological changes.