Sophia Polytechnic

Sophia Polytechnic is a further education college in Mumbai, India. It is predominantly a women’s polytechnic, but male students are admitted to the courses of the Hospitality Studies (HAFT) Department as well as in the Social Communications Media (SCM) course. Since its inception in 1970, Sophia Polytechnic has been committed to women’s education, which is perceived by the institution to be the means for both personal and societal transformation. Through the ‘Sophia Cooverji Hormusji Programme in Ethics and Spirituality’, Sophia Polytechnic provides the opportunity for students to focus on values, ethical living and concern for the underprivileged. The institution considers itself fortunate in having a highly qualified and motivated teaching faculty and dedicated non-teaching and support staff.[1]

Departments

Departments include Hospitality Studies (HAFT), Art and Design, Dress Designing and Garment Manufacturing, and Social Communications Media.

Hospitality Studies HAFT

The HAFT programme is one of the oldest and most prestigious courses in hospitality in the city. This Degree is recognized by all deluxe hotel chains in India. HAFT provides 3 state-of-the-art kitchens and a bakery with the latest equipment, as well as two training restaurants to facilitate learning in a professional environment. The HAFT tradition of 'learning to look after' continues beyond the academic horizons. [2] [3]

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Art & Design

The Department of Art and Design, which is recognised by the Directorate of Art, Government of Maharashtra, conducts the following courses: Foundation Art, Diploma in Applied Art, and Diploma in Textile Designing [2] [5]

Department of Dress Designing and Garment Manufacturing

The Dress Designing & Garment Manufacturing courses covers virtually the entire gamut of the fashion business. The aim of these courses is to prepare students for the industry. Several alumni are highly placed professionals. [2] [6]

Social Communications Media

The Social Communications Media Department (SCM Sophia), conducts a one-year, full-time,integrated post-graduate diploma course in social communications media that is open to forty bright young women and men. The course is affiliated to the University of Mumbai’s Garware Institute of Career Education and Development.The course offers documentary film production,[7] photography,[8] journalism, corporate communication and advertising.[9] Alumni of this degree include Deepa Bhatia, Reema Kagti, Anubha Bhosle

References

  1. ↑ "Sophia Polytechnic Official Website". Retrieved 4 Nov 2012.
  2. 1 2 3 http://www.sophiapolytechnic.com/index.html
  3. ↑ http://haft.sophiapolytechnic.com
  4. ↑ Chatterji, Ishani. "Groomed for success". Express Hospitality. Retrieved 4 Nov 2012.
  5. ↑ http://art.sophiapolytechnic.com
  6. ↑ http://ddgm.sophiapolytechnic.com
  7. ↑ "TV18, Sophia Polytechnic hosts award for docu film making". Indiantelevision.com. 22 February 2007. Retrieved 4 Nov 2012.
  8. ↑ Chaturvedi, Megha (22 February 2007). "Sophia Girls Sweep Honours". Retrieved 4 Nov 2012.
  9. ↑ Yadav, K P (1999). International Encyclopedia of Educational Planning and Development Vol 3. Sarup & Sons.
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