Mod’Art International Alumni Spotlight: Success Story of Heshini Goonasekera
View(s):“I had a life-changing experience, interning in Paris!”
Her collection impressed the audience, which also earned her an award for the outstanding collection! Heshini graduated with a Bachelor in Fashion Design from Mod’Art International Paris, completing her 3 year degree programme at the Sri Lanka branch campus in 2018. Currently she’s reading her MBA in Luxury Goods & Fashion Industries, at Mod’Art International in Paris while interning at The Malhia Kent House. Some excerpts from the interview with Heshini follow:
Q Tell us how you excelled as a Mod’Art student in Sri Lanka?
Being a fresher I was really nervous when I joined Mod’Art to pursue my undergraduate studies, I didn’t have a clue about sketching or stitching but I had my dream career set on fashion design. Once I joined Mod’Art I learnt everything step-by-step; all the teachers & the staff members were all very supportive and I got a lot of opportunities to explore while I was studying at the campus. I had an awesome opportunity to go on educational tours to Paris & Milan; participate in workshops and exhibitions. One of the main highlights of my experiences was participating in the International Graduate Fashion Spectacle (IGFS), and winning an award for my outstanding collection!
Q How was your experience on your entry to Mod’Art Paris for the MBA in Luxury Goods & Fashion Industries?
After my final year, I knew that I wanted to continue my higher studies, so after having a discussion with Ms. Niroshani (Managing Director), I decided to apply to Mod’Art International Paris. Since I was already a Mod’Art student, the admission and the visa process was very smooth & I was feeling very excited and over the moon to go and study in Paris.
Q Few words about the Masters programme your pursuing currently?
MBA in Luxury Goods & Fashion Industries is the program, I’m currently reading at Mod’Art Paris. This course is delivered in partnership with the University of Perpignan. This programme specialises in marketing, styling & management. My future plan is to start my own brand; hence this was an ideal programme as it helps me to see the industry in different aspects.
Q During your studies in Paris, you also did a few internships. Can you tell us more about these experiences?
After I completed my MBA 1st Year, I was so eager to start interning. I got my first internship at The Malhia Kent House, a textile manufacturing company in France which works together with Channel, Balmain, etc. Since this was my first work experience, it was very interesting to work for international designers, I’m more than thrilled to gain this invaluable experience through Mod’Art and this helped me immensely for my studies as well.
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- Heshini Goonasekera, MBA in Luxury Goods & Fashion Industries – Mod’Art International Paris
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- With her colleagues during project outings in Paris
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- Heshini Goonasekara receiving her Award of Excellence at the International Graduate Fashion Spectacle (IGFS) in Colombo, on 10th of July 2018
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- Heshini’s collection showcased at the Internationa Fashion Graduate Spectacle 2018.
Q Would you recommend a creative fresher finishing school to choose Fashion Design as their career pathway?
Of course, yes I recommend it. You don’t need to have the know how, to sketch or stitch before starting your Bachelors, as long as you have the passion and the creativeness in you. There are unlimited opportunities for students to excel in this field, with Mod’Art you can turn your ambition into a reality with first-hand experiences of the fashion industry through workshops, special projects, international fashion shows & many more! Level up in 2020! It’s the perfect time to get qualified. We offer a range of qualifications for students who are keen on learning the nuances of fashion creation and designing. With 20 years of commitment and success in the industry we are proud to boast that 99% of our graduates are in employment or education locally & internationally.