Bhopal Study Tour Exhibition

Aim

To provide the opportunity to the students to showcase their creative ideas so that their creativity can be nurtured well.

Objectives

• To provide the students with a large platform to showcase their talent and present it in public. The exhibition is a mass medium through which students can represent their learning and hidden talent among others.
• To give exposure to the students, exposure to the new discoveries and inventions, exposure to working in the group.
• To make students learn to work in the group and respect each other’s views and also realize the value and power of working together in a group.
• To develop communication skills, enhance presentation skills and thinking power of the students.

Introduction:

The purpose of education or for that matter of teaching is installing new beliefs, habits, information, and knowledge. The exhibition is a general term used for the organized collection of selected items and their display in public. Student of First Year B.Arch., from Pillai College of Architecture, New Panvel had visited Bhopal for their study tour on 19th January, 2023.

With regards to this, Students organized Bhopal Study Tour Exhibition on 20th March, 2023. The exhibition was held to provide a platform for students to display their knowledge, creativity, investigative skills and talent. It also boosts their confidence when they get appreciation for their creative talent.

The exhibition focused on the identification, display, and interpretation of collective things. The exhibition was open from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and the parents were also provided an opportunity to view it. The event provided a platform for creative explorations and innovations for the future Architects.

Social Media Student Incharge; Yutika Tawde from First year invited Principal Dr. Sudnya Mahimkar. All the teaching, non-teaching, admin staff and parents were invited to the event. Dr. Vasudevan Pillai and Dr. Priam Pillai also visited the exhibition.

Date: 20th March, 2023 Time: 10:00 a.m. onwards
Venue: Ground Floor Studio, PiCA, New Panvel

Creating an outstanding first impression is very important for any business; as they say, “your first impression is the lasting impression.” The ribbon cutting ceremony is symbolic of a new beginning. It is an opportunity to show genuine appreciation for the students who have spent countless hours in helping to make a good show.

The Exhibition was inaugurated by Honorable Principal of PiCA, Prof. Dr. Sudnya Mahimkar.

Susan Kotharkar, F.Y.B.Arch. student, host for the event welcomed everyone. The Program commenced by lighting of lamp with the auspicious hands of dignitaries and the invited heads of constituent units of Pillai College of Architecture. Dr. Sudnya Mahimkar, Prof. Shubhangi Bhide, Prof. Smita Dalvi, Prof. Sarojini Lahot, Prof. Sasmit Acharekar and Prof. Anand Sahastrabuddhe were invited for the same.

To make the program more engaging and interesting, some activities and performances were also prepared by the students. Dance has continued to gather momentum and flourish here at PiCA throughout the years. Once again, we welcomed a particularly talented and enthusiastic Dancers into the First Year and they jumped at the opportunity to perform and take part in our thriving co-curricular provision. Students named Jhanvi and Harini from First Year graced the stage in a dazzling performance. Thereafter, a short movie made by the students on Bhopal study tour was presented to the faculties and everyone.

Our promising students then presented their works which included sheets, models, paintings and suspended photo frames from ceiling. Students showcased their works and our Principal along-with faculties were personally present there to give them positive feedback and motivate them to do better.

The works comprised of various villages that is Tribal village, Himalayan village, Coastal village, and Bhunga village which were documented by the students during their study tour and many creative ideas which left all the viewers full of praise for the talent on display.

In this exhibition, the teams shared their creative ideas through their innovative models, exhibits, projects and presentations supported by reports, display and photos. It was heartening to notice that the students had been inspired to conceptualize and initiate their academic journey through self-motivation and with a concern for sustainability and inclusivity.

Our Principal, and other faculties expressed their opinions about the exhibition and gave their feedback regarding the same.

Dr. K. M. Vasudevan Pillai, the founder of the Pillai Group of Institutions and the Chairman and CEO of the Mahatma Education Society and Dr. Priam Pillai, who is the Chief Operating Officer of Pillai Group of Institutions also visited the Exhibition and pointed out that learning is a continuous process by the hard work and dedication by teachers in shaping the graduands as a responsible citizen of the country.

Parents and visitors were invited to motivate our student’s venture and they gave positive feedback on the same. The exhibition was a fun and enriching one which motivated the pupils to give their best.

All in all, the Bhopal Study Tour Exhibition (A.Y. 2022-2023) was a grand success underlining the importance of co-curricular activities in a college.