Amity School of Fine Arts under Prof. (Dr.) Pradeep Joshi, Group Addl. Pro Vice Chancellor, Director General and Dean has organized a meeting with International Delegates from Manchester Metropolitan University UK, on 03rd November 2023 at 01:30 PM at K-1 Block of Amity University, Noida. The agenda of the session was an overview of Amity School of Fine Arts Department, Campus Tour, interaction with students, cultural exchange, research and Innovation, collaboration, and partnership opportunity, etc.
The session started with an opening remarks by Prof. (Dr.) Pradeep Joshi, Group Addl. Pro Vice Chancellor, Director General and Dean where he welcomed the delegates from Manchester Metropolitan University, UK and told that the institute is very happy to establish a relationship with the idea to provide an opportunity to students for exposure and said that can go to UK, USA even after completing their master’s degree.
Prof. (Dr.) Pradeep Joshi, Group Addl. Pro Vice Chancellor, Director General and Dean also briefed about the Student Abroad Programme where he said that all semester students get an opportunity for having the collaboration in terms of understanding and then participate as there is a lot of learning.
Mr. Kaushik Lohani, Assistant Professor, ASFA briefing about Fine Arts Department to the International Delegates.
Mr. Kaushik Lohani, Assistant Professor, ASFA started a briefing about Fine Arts Department through a presentation. He briefed about the infrastructure which include the 2D Animation Studio, 3D Animation Studio, IT Labs. Applied Arts Studio, Visual Communication Studio & Painting Studios. He also told how students are engaged in various activities such as students’ development conferences, seminars, etc. Eminent Artists visited the institution during the annual events such as Kreativ, ICIVA where they interact with the students and go through the works of the students.
The International delegates briefing about their university and the kind of culture they follow.
The delegates also briefed about their university and the kind of art culture their university follows. They told how Manchester School of Art in UK serves equally excellent research as well. Research is a part of Manchester School of Art where the design, painting, structure is represented. The Manchester School of Art is ranked 5th in the world. It is a creative hub with top up degree in design, art with a separate large community of Doctoral Phd.
They expressed their keen interest in welcoming our students to come and spend 2 weeks with them to participate in research and so do they want to visit our institution as guest speakers in conferences for an exchange of ideas, thoughts, etc.
The international delegates having an interaction with the students.
The session ended by an interaction of delegates with the students of ASFA and ASFT.
Amity School of Fine Arts under Prof. (Dr.) Pradeep Joshi, Group Addl. Pro Vice Chancellor, Director General and Dean has organized a meeting with Italian Delegates on 24th May 2023 at 02:00 PM at K-1 Block of Amity University, Noida. HE Ambassador Umberto Vattani & Ms. Isabella Farrocco Vattani visited our department and the Painting Studios where the work of students was showcased by the respected faculties of Fine Arts department.
HE Ambassador Umberto Vattani & Ms. Isabella Farrocco Vattani visited the Painting Studios where the work of students was showcased by the respected faculties of Fine Arts department.
Dr. Annalisa Zezza & Ms. Seema Charu (interpreter) beautifully appreciated the Artistic Works of the students at Amity University Fine Arts Department.
The works of students were beautifully appreciated by the Italian delegates and guests. They appreciated the talent of the students, and their works are highly commendable and of top notch. The Delegates also talked about their Art and how they can connect with the art in our country.
Amity School of Fine Arts under Prof. (Dr.) Pradeep Joshi, Group Addl. Pro Vice Chancellor, Director General and Dean has organized a meeting with Italian Delegates on 24th May 2023 at 02:00 PM at K-1 Block of Amity University, Noida. The delegates who visited our campus includes HE Ambassador Umberto Vattani, Ms. Isabella Farrocco Vattani, Prof. Archille Bonito Oliva, Cons. Francesco Varriale & Dr. Annalisa Zezza.
Prof. (Dr.) Pradeep Joshi, Group Addl. Pro Vice Chancellor, Director General and Dean, felicitating HE Ambassador Umberto Vattani.
Italian delegates along with the Prof. (Dr.) Pradeep Joshi, Group Addl. Pro Vice Chancellor, Director General and Dean & ASFA faculty members discussing about the collaboration with Embassy of Italy regarding, The Grand Italian Vision- The Farnesina Collection- Guided Tours.
The meeting started with an opening remark by Prof. (Dr.) Pradeep Joshi, Group Addl. Pro Vice Chancellor, Director General and Dean. HE Ambassador Umberto Vattani & Prof. Archille Bonito Oliva addressed the session. The vision was to collaborate with Embassy of Italy regarding, The Grand Italian Vision - The Farnesina Collection - Guided Tours.
Meeting started with the opening remarks of Prof. (Dr.) Pradeep Joshi, Group Addl. Pro Vice Chancellor, Director General and Dean
Prof. Jon Jicha, School of Art and Design, Western Carolina University (WCU), USA has visited Amity School of Fine Arts, Amity University, UP for a period of 6 weeks (during Sept.- Oct. 2017) for Artist and Residency programme.
During his visit he had strategic discussion with Prof.(Dr.) Pradeep Joshi, Director General, Amity Directorate of Applied Arts/Fine Arts/Performing Arts/Visual Arts for “initiating activities for strengthening relationship between Universities”. The objective of inviting International Artist to campus was to provide learning with International perspective in the field of Art & Design to faculty and students.
“Faculty Development Programme” for faculty of Fine Arts/Performing Arts/Visual Arts/Applied Arts was organized on theme “Design Learning Communities & Pedagogy” & “Facilities Management/Changing conditions for Art & Design”; which immensely benefitted faculty members. Prof. Jon Jicha has also conducted workshops for faculty and students of Painting and Applied Art discipline. Students got opportunity to work on live projects with International faculty.
“Talk show” for students of Faculty of of Fine Arts/Performing Arts/Visual Arts/Applied Arts and “interaction with International students of University” was also organized during his visit.
Workshop conducted by Prof Jon Jicha for students of Master & Bachelor students of Amity School of Fine Arts
Presentation & Display of Works under guidance of Prof Jicha
International Faculty Development Programme by Prof John Jicha – Professor Art & Design- Western Carolina University
An International Faculty Development Programme was organized by Prof John Jicha for Amity School of Fine Arts & Amity School of Fashion Technology under Amity Directorate of Applied Arts/ Fine Arts/ Performing Arts & Visual Arts on “ Design Learning Communities/ Padagogy” on 12th October 2017 between 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Opening remarks was delivered by Programme Director, Prof (Dr) Pradeep Joshi, Director General, ASFA, ASFT, ASPA, where Dr Joshi welcomed Prof Jicha and addressed the gathering
Professor Jon Jicha started his lecture by sharing few examples of the curriculum system adopted by the Western Carolina University. He focused on the syllabus of Applied Art department of Western Carolina University and discussed about the pedagogy in detail. The presentation also focused on the evaluation and grading system which actually categorized different module based evaluations. He spoke about how his university takes into consideration different stake holders while reviewing the syllabus. The importance of understanding cultural contexts while setting up academic environments was also a key highlight of the lecture. The lecture ended with a constructive discussion session with the participants.
Outcome of the FDP
- The FDP created awareness amongst faculties about International pedagogical models
- It also helped to understand the gaps in terms of International benchmarking
Professor Jon Jicha & Prof Dr Pradeep Joshi with faculties of ASFA & ASFT
INTERNATIONAL TALK SHOW by Prof Jon Jicha – Professor Art & Design , Western Carolina University
Prof. John Jicha, Professor of Art and Design from Western Carolina University, USA gave a talk on 12th September, 2017 focusing on the interface between art and design studies. Prof. Jicha’s presentation focused on how commonplace visuals get transformed in a work of art in different contextual situations. His presentation informed the audience about how visuals can transcend the boundaries of space, time and culture and evolve into a universal language. Prof. Jicha showed some cutting age works by few of the major artists of 20th century and drew visual analogies with his own visual experience in India, where he had photographed different commonplace structures and arrangements in different public spaces. His talk was enriching and enlightening.
Talk show was attended by 350 students of ASFA
Mr Alnoor Mitha FRSA, Senior Research Fellow (Asian Cultures)& Artistic Director Asia Triennial Manchester from International Lead ART Department,Manchester School of Art, Manchester Metropolitan University visited Amity School of Fine Arts on 4th November 2019
Mr Alnoor Mitha with Prof (Dr) Pradeep Joshi, Director General ASFA, ASFT, ASPA
A visit was conducted by following International faculties at ASFA , Noida on 28th January 2019
Prof. Tony Travaglione, Pro Vice Chancellor & Executive Dean, Mr Nimay Kalyani, Lecturer International Coordinator- South Asia, Dr Tony Drew, Asst Dean International from NEWCASTLE University & Sara Gentili, PhD. Student Recruitment Coordinator LUISS Business School.
International Guests in discussion with Prof (Dr) Pradeep Joshi, Director General ASFA, ASFT, ASPA
Director General ASFA, ASFT, ASPA discussed about various programmes offered by ASFA & ASFT and also highlighted areas where international collaboration can be initiated between colleges. Meeting was also attended by international coordinators Ms Smita Bagai,ASFT & Mr Varun Sahai, ASFA.