The Computer Science Department organized an industrial field visit to CommScope, Verna, on 24th February 2026, as part of the course curriculum for the subject Creative Thinking. The visit was coordinated by Dr. Madhumita Mahatme, faculty for the course and Ms. Samira Vengurlekar of the Computer Science department. The field trip was attended by 38 students from the BCA and BVoc programmes. Ms. Ashita Ranjit, Head of Training and Development, Vidya Vikas Mandal, also accompanied the students during the visit.
The primary objective of the field visit was to provide students with experiential exposure to the application of creative thinking within real-world industrial and technological contexts. The visit aimed to enhance students’ understanding of how structured problem-solving, domain expertise, and continuous knowledge acquisition contribute to innovation and efficiency in the IT and manufacturing sectors, thereby strengthening their career readiness and employability.
During the session, Mr. Shankar Malunavar and members of the IT and engineering team interacted with the students and explained how creative thinking is deliberately applied in their professional practices particularly in areas such as Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, and process optimization. This interaction provided students with insight into what A. Dietrich describes as the Deliberate–Cognitive mode of creativity, wherein innovation emerges through conscious effort, analytical thinking, and deep domain-specific knowledge rather than spontaneous insight. Students were encouraged to ask questions, and the interactive discussion enabled them to appreciate the role of expertise-driven creativity in solving complex organizational problems.
The students were also given a guided tour of the manufacturing facility, which helped them understand the operational processes, workflow integration, quality control mechanisms, and technological infrastructure
involved in large-scale production. This exposure enabled students to connect theoretical concepts from their
Creative Thinking course with practical industry applications.
Expected Outcome of the Activity:
The field visit is expected to help students understand how creative thinking is used in real IT and manufacturing work. It will enable them to see how engineers solve problems, improve processes, and develop practical solutions using their knowledge and skills. The visit will also improve students’ industry awareness, confidence, and readiness for future careers by connecting classroom learning with real-world practice.
Achievement of Course Outcome (CO)/Programme Outcome (PO)/Programme Specific Outcome (PSO) The field visit helped students understand the practical use of creative thinking in the IT industry. It improved their problem-solving skills, observation ability, and understanding of real work processes. The activity also increased their industry awareness, teamwork, and confidence. It supported their career development by helping them connect classroom concepts with real-world applications, thereby improving their readiness for future job opportunities.
