The Department of Painting was started at Rajkiya Kanya Mahavidyalaya, Shimla along with the establishment of the institute. After the demolishment of Government School of Arts and Crafts, Shimla; RKMV was among the first women colleges in Himachal Pradesh to provide an undergraduate degree in painting.
The curriculum is intended to teach students the creative and technical skills needed to develop them for professions available in the art field.
The three year undergraduate programme not only provides professional academic qualification but inculcates the students with non-academic benefits such as creativity, aesthetic awareness, social harmony , self-esteem and cultural exposure.
Students Enrolled
| B.A. ( Painting ) | Total |
|---|---|
| 1st Year | 6 |
| 2nd Year | 6 |
| 3rd Year | 8 |
LIST OF COURSES
| Year | Course Code | Course Name | Course Type | Course Outcome/ Objective |
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First Year
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PAIN101TH (Theory)
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Brief History of Indian Art
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DSC-1A
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The objective of History of Indian Art for students is to familiarize them with the various styles and modes of art expressions from different parts of India.
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First Year
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PAIN101PR (Practical)
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Study of Basic Anatomy
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DSC-1B
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The study of human anatomy involves the understanding of skeletal, muscular, and surface structure of the human body to help students draw a human form as it appears in various positions or postures.
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Second Year
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PAIN201TH (Theory)
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Meaning, Scope and Fundamentals of art
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DSC-1C
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The course develops the basic understanding of fundamentals of visual art (line, shape, form, colour, texture, tonal values, perspective etc.) and principles of composition (proportion, unity, harmony,rhythm, contrast, balance, and emphasis etc.). It also focuses on the scope of art in the society.
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Second Year
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PAIN202PR (Practical)
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Still Life Study
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DSC-1D
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The study of still life focuses on the development of fundamental skills of drawing. It helps students to understand the shape, form and light source of the given model.
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Second Year
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PAIN203PR (Practical)
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Detailed Study of Landscape
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Skill Enhancement Course
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This course involves the depiction of natural scenery such as mountains, valleys,rivers, forests, animals, etc. in a coherent composition.
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Second Year
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PAIN204TH (Theory)
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Material and Method
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Skill Enhancement Course
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The objective of the course is to acquaint students with the expressive capacities and characteristic surface texture of different mediums used in painting determined by the vehicle with which it is bound and thinned, the process of preparation, and the tools and technique with which it is handled.
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Third Year
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PAIN304TH (Theory)
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Study of Indian artists
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DSE-1B
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The course would acquaint the students with brief glimpses of the development of Indian Visual Art through the artworks of various Indian artists in different subject matter and medium.
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Third Year
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PAIN303PR (Practical)
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Composition
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DSE-1A
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The course intents on developing the alignment of visual elements in an artwork by using the fundamentals and principles of art.
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Third Year
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PAIN301PR (Practical)
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Study of Portrait
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Skill Enhancement Course
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The course aims at inculcating in students the artistic representation of a person, in which facial expression is predominant.
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Third Year
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PAIN302TH (Theory)
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Study of western artists
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Skill Enhancement Course
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The course would help students to observe the evolution and synthesis of Western Art by studying the life and artwork of various artists belonging to different time periods.
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Third Year
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PAIN305PR (Practical)
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Nature study
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Generic Elective
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The course focuses on improving the ability of students to examine the colours and shapes prevailing in nature, observing the effects of light at different moments, and noticing the ways a landscape can change over time.
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Third Year
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PAIN306PR (Practical)
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Head study
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Generic Elective
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The aim of course is to improve the knowledge of head and neck anatomy by equipping the students with proper drawing techniques.
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CLASS WISE STRENGTH
| YEAR | DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC COURSE (DSE) | SKILL ENHANCEMENT COURSE (SEC) | GENERIC ELECTIVE (GE) |
|---|---|---|---|
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1st
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03
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03
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NIL
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2nd
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10
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07
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NIL
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3rd
|
14
|
04
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NIL
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Dr. Bhader Singh
Assistant Professor| Name | Designation | Contact No | E-mail ID |
|---|---|---|---|
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Dr Bhader Singh
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Assistant Professor
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+91 94180-43219
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nbschamkila@gmail.com
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