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Diploma in Industrial Studies
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Objective:
This programme is designed to provide an opportunity to those engaged in the middle level technical and management grades in the relevant industry to gain an in-depth knowledge on the subject of specialization so as to enhance their career prospects.
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Entry Qualification:
Thirty six credits from the Certificate / Foundation level courses of the Open University. Students who have passed two subjects in the GCE (A/L) in any stream are eligible to enter for the Diploma in Industrial Studies programme.
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Duration:
The minimum duration of the Diploma programme is two years.
Media of Instruction:
English
Course Fee:
Rs. 368/= per credit (for the year 2011/2012)
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Award:
The Open University awards the Diploma in Industrial Studies to students who have acquired ninety (90) credits satisfying the requirements given in the table below.
| Category |
Letter Denoting Category |
Minimum Credits |
Maximum Credits |
| Industrial / Academic |
I |
54
at Level 3 or above, of which at least 18 credit at Level 4 or above.
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72
at Level 3 or above, of which at least 18 credit at Level 4 or above.
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| Engineering |
X |
| Project |
Y |
- |
24 |
| Mathematics |
Z |
6 |
24 |
| General |
J |
- |
24 |
| Computer Literacy |
K |
- |
6 |
| English |
L |
- |
6 |
| Management |
M |
- |
24 |
| Training / Practice |
W |
6 |
24 |
| Total |
90
of which at least 18 credit at Level 4 or above.
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Courses offered in each Specialisation
Apparel Production and Management (Compulsory Courses)
TTX3237 Fibre to fabrics
TTI3238 Garment accessories
TTI3239 Garment analysis and sewing machinery
TTI3240 Pattern construction
TTI3241 Production planning and organization
TTX4233 Quality assurance for textiles and clothing
TTI4238 Garment manufacture
TTM4239 Management studies
TTZ4241 Statistics for industrial studies
TTW3293 Specific training (Apparel I)
TTW4293 Specific training (Apparel II)
Total credits acquired through compulsory courses = 66
Minimum optional credits to be acquired= 24
Textile Manufacture (Compulsory Courses)
TTX3231 Fibre science and technology
TTX3232 Yarn manufacture I
TTX3255 Woven fabric technology
TTX3234 Textile preparation
TTI3235 Apparel production
TTI3236 Fabric structure and analysis
TTX4231 Knitting and non-woven technology
TTX4233 Quality assurance for textiles and clothing
TTX4234 Textile coloration and finishing
TTM4239 Management studies
TTZ4241 Statistics for industrial studies
Any two of
TTW3290 Specific training (Yarn manufacture)
TTW3291 Specific training (Weaving)
TTW3292 Specific training (Textile chemical processing)
TTW3293 Specific training (Apparel I)
Total credits acquired through compulsory courses = 78
Maximum optional credits to be acquired= 12
Fashion design and product development (Compulsory Courses)
TTX3237 Fibre to fabrics
TTI3238 Garment Accessories
TTI3239 Garment analysis and sewing machinery
TTI3240 Pattern construction
TTI3142 Concepts of fashion
TTI3243 Concepts of fashion design
TTJ3146 Fashion illustration I
TTW3294 Specific training (Fashion Design)
TTI4238 Garment manufacture
TTI4245 Process of fashion design
TTJ4247 Fashion illustration II
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Optional Courses: Optional courses to be selected to fulfill the requirements for the Award of the Diploma in Industrial Studies is given under the Bachelor of Industrial Studies curriculum.
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