| HISTORY
The
Department of Textile Technology was established in the year
1944, with a purport of providing world class education in the
field of Textiles. The institute has industrial collaboration
for its specialized areas of study and this has positioned the
institution as the harbinger for progressive changes and innovations.
The Textile Institute UK accredited the B.Tech degree programme
of this department in 1997. All India Council of Technical Education(AICTE)
has also accredited both B.Tech and M.Tech programmes and awarded
the highest Grade "A" with effect from July 1998.Right
from the time when it was first opened the Department of Textile
Technology, Anna University is playing a pioneering role in
laying the foundation of Indian Textile Industry and shaping
its future.
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION
The
Department has pioneered professional education in India. Today
the Dept. academic standards have become industry benchmarks.
Relevant
Curricula:
The
Curricula have been meticulously planned and structured. And
though many of them were originally patterned after courses
abroad, they have been recast to suit the Indian ethos. At the
same time, care has been taken to ensure their global relevance.
The multidisciplinary curricula delivers a skill-oriented, broad
based coaching for developing professionals.
Industry
Internship:
Students
undergo an 4-week internship to study manufacturing process,
observe and execute different department functions and execute
small projects as per organizational needs. This internship
helps industry analyses its day-to-day activities. Students
in turn, gain solid, practical experience. They also improve
their interpersonal communication skills by frequent industrial
visits. The findings are then presented to the department for
assessment.
Small
Class Size:
A class at the Department is restricted to 30 students. This
ensures a close and meaningful relationship between teachers
and students. The faculty is able to devote more quality time
to each student, interacting with them closely on a one-to one
basis.
Teaching
Methodology:
The
basic elements of the Department’s teaching methodology
are theory, demonstration and practice. The stress is on learning
by doing. Students undertake classroom and practical assignments,
make presentations and participate in Group Discussions and
seminars. The lecture mode of teaching is supplemented by the
latest Audio-visual and IT aids.
Evaluation:
There
is a system of continuous assessment. Students are evaluated
by way of assignments, projects, internships and presentation
which are held thrice during the semester and once at the end
of the semester. The aim is to closely monitor a student’s
evolution as a professional.
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