“Pratibimb”- An Art Exhibition at Sushant University

The Exhibition is taking place at JK Choudhury Gallery, E block, Sushant University. The exhibition encompasses wide range of works by BFA students. From traditional techniques like tempera, gouache on paper, sculpture making to modern techniques like photography, Digital design, Character design, animation etc are taught in the university.

Sushant university took an effort to start Bachelors of Fine Art in 2021, so that students from Gurgaon can join and nurture there creative abilities easily. The program follows a multi-disciplinary approach and it is carefully designed by top professionals in the field incorporating the best practices followed by international as well as Indian universities. It focuses on elevating students’ knowledge and preparing them for competitive global market.

Since its inception in 1989, the School of Art and Architecture (SAA) has placed a strong emphasis on art as integral part of education. The bachelors of Fine Arts(BFA) is a four year degree programme which emphasizes on multi – and inter-disciplinary method, as well as the use of new media in art practice, in keeping with the same spirit of creative expression.

The cource has been approved by UGC. Through this programme students are able to develop their own personality as artists within a global framework, with a wide range of opportunities to explore and experiment beyond traditional academics.

Students here are given exposure to modern art and industrial trends, they are motivated to innovate using new media and latest technology. Also interaction with working professionals is an integral part of students training to keep them up to date with the market.

To procure a seat in the programme, students need to have minimum pass marks aggregate in 10+2(any stream) from a recognized board or equivalent. Furthermore, they have to go through an aptitude test in the form of an interactive session and an interview.

The specialization offered in the college are Painting and applied arts. In the first year also called as the foundation year students will grasp an overall knowledge of different areas of art for example drawing, painting, sculpture, design, computer applications in art and graphics, introduction of fundamental of visual arts, introduction to Indian art and aesthetics and also English communication and environmental studies are offered as ability enhancement module.

Further, from 2^nd year onward students are given chance to choose their field of study according to their interest. Specializations are introduced to given for focused knowledge of the subject. Different subjects that are taught in applied art and painting are as follows.

Applied Arts

Graphic design, typography, drawing and illustration, animation(2D and 3D), User interface design, photography, history of Visual Communication and Design, Advertising profession and practice, Lino cut as a discipline specific elective.

Painting

Still life, portrait, landscape/outdoor and composition, traditional methods and techniques of representation like mural, miniature painting techniques, tempera, wash techniques, contemporary art practices, digital methods and techniques of visualization, art photography, drawing, art history, portfolio development and animation, sculpture, print making as discipline specific electives.

We would like to share few glimpse of the exhibitions.

Students with respected Vice Chancellor, Prof. Rajan.

Ribbon cutting ceremony with Prof. Ranjan(Vice chancellor) and Dr. Piplani(Director)

Group photo with students and faculty members.

Students showcasing there works

These art work are made by using traditional painting technique. Which requires preparing canvas, preparing the layout and painting in with either acrylic paints or oil paints. The process allow students to get comfortable with the material and to create something uniques using their creative thinking process.

Painting by Ikshita mehta, Acrylics on canvas

Painting by twinkle, Acrylic on canvas

Painting by Priya yadav, Acrylic on canvas

Gouche painting – Gouche is a traditional indian technique of painting I which in which a gum or an opaque white pigment is added to watercolors to produce opacity. In watercolor the tiny particles of pigment become enmeshed in the fiber of the paper; in gouache the color lies on the surface of the paper, forming a continuous layer, or coating.

Gouche painting on board by

Gouche painting on board by

Still life – Still is a art practice where real objects are placed in a asthetic setting and then it is observed and studied by the students. It allows students of empower there observational skills.

Still life, Water color on paper by Annupama 

Still life, Water color on paper by Mudo

Still life, Water color on paper by hunny

Sculpture making- In sculpture making students are encoraged to build 3d objects based on their surroungings and interests. The process involve bulding 3d forms in clay further taking a mold out of the clay structure and casting the final product.

Still life, Water color on paper by Mudo

Still life, Water color on paper by Annupama