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Three-day workshop in drawing & painting
Three-Day Workshop in Drawing & Painting
Venue:Conference Centre
Date:March 21–23, 2023
Key Highlights
Objective:
To enhance students’ artistic skills and provide hands-on experience in painting under expert guidance.
Opening Ceremony:
– The workshop was inaugurated on March 21, 2023, with Sh. Anoop Lather, Chairperson of the Steering Committee, as the Chief Guest.
– Sh. Anoop Lather emphasized the importance of students’ participation and painting as a skill-enhancement tool.
– Prof. Ravinder Kumar, Dean of the Culture Council and Convenor of the workshop, welcomed distinguished members and the resource person, Sh. Sidharth.
– Prof. Kumar assured participants of organizing similar events in the next academic year.
Participation:
– 23 students from various colleges and departments actively participated in the workshop.
Activities and Expert Guidance:
– Students learned to create beautiful art pieces under the supervision of Sh. Sidharth, a renowned painter and sculptor.
– Sh. Sidharth has participated in over 135 group shows in the UK, Sweden, the US, Singapore, Hong Kong, and India.
– His unique teaching style included painting while singing, creating an immersive experience for students.
– Students also shared their experiences of blending art with music, making the workshop enjoyable and inspiring.
Achievements of Resource Person:
– Sh. Sidharth was awarded an honorary degree of D. Lit. by Punjab University, Patiala, in 2012.
Valedictory Session:
– Prof. Rajni Abbi, Proctor, University of Delhi, motivated and cheered the students during the valedictory session.
– Dr. Hemant Verma, Joint Dean of the Culture Council and Coordinator of the event, welcomed Prof. Rajni Abbi during the session.
Special Interaction:
– All participants, along with their documents, had the opportunity to meet Hon’ble Vice Chancellor Prof. Yogesh Singh at the VC Office.
Outcome
– The workshop provided a platform for students to enhance their artistic skills under expert guidance.
– Participants gained valuable insights into painting techniques and enjoyed the unique integration of art and music.
– The event was well-received and deemed a resounding success.
Creative Workshop on Portraiture and Photography
Creative Workshop on Portraiture and Photography
Nodal Centre: Conference Centre, Room No. 2
Dates: Jan 30 – Feb 02, 2024
Workshop Mentor: Sh. Nitin Rai
Day 1: Basics of Camera
- Introduction to the basics of using a digital camera.
- Key topics covered:
- Shooting modes
- Shutter
- Aperture
- ISO
- White balance
- Discussion on creating creative and technically superior images.
Day 2: Theory of Composition and Lighting with Masters’ Work
- Doubt-clearing session from the previous day.
- Theory of Composition and Lighting introduced.
- Discussion on the works of famous master photographers.
- Objective: Enhance students’ understanding and inspire creativity for powerful imagery.
Day 3: Theory of Portraiture and Practical Demo Session
- Focus on fine art portrait photography due to rainy weather.
- Key activities:
- Theory of portraiture photography.
- Analysis of works by master photographers.
- Demo shoot on fine art creative portraiture.
- Students received assignments to create their own creative portraits.
Day 4: Practical Shoot and Final Submission
- Students presented their portraiture ideas, which were refined by Nitin Sir.
- Practical session:
- Students were divided into teams for their shoots.
- Guidance provided during the shoots.
- Final submission and portfolio review.
- Best photographs selected by Nitin Rai Sir, with 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th places awarded.
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