Updated on: Wednesday, June 29, 2016
Every class 12 student aspires to be a part of the Delhi University to pursue further studies. The Delhi university courses has undoubtedly set an academic standard at par with international universities and is considered among the best in the country.
What makes Delhi University courses the best?
It is nothing but the academic curriculum. The fact that the university keeps at par with not just bookish knowledge but goes being it and caters to an individual's thirst for creativity.
A student can enhance his/her capabilities in this prestigious university, while improving academic standing career-wise.
One of the many rejuvenating activities that Delhi University offers is photography courses.
Here's a list of colleges and what they offer at these societies:
PROJEKT, Film and photography society at LSR :
"Photography courses is viewed as a personal thing as it the photographer's vision. We are trying to make it a democratic space by helping students learn to create photographs that everyone can relate to," says Deyasini Chatterjee, president of the society to Hindustan Times
The society holds exhibitions, photo walks and organizes guest lectures for its members
Pinhole Photography Society, Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Khalsa College:
"We believe in being more than just a photography society. Aisa nahi hai ki aao, click karo aur chale jao. We're all like family to each other now; we are with each other through each others' problems," says Tanveer Oberoi, the president of the society
The society holds photo walks and photography classes for its members
They also have annual and mid semester exhibitions
The Delhi University courses on Photographer's Club:
"Our main aim is to unite all the photo societies in DU. For this reason, we do not even hold any auditions or have a selection process. Anyone who has an interest in photography can be a part of the society," says Aastha Rana, the president, DUP
The society is open to all students of the university and not just one particular college
This society does not participate in any exhibitions and programs like other college societies
Iris Photography courses of Gargi College:
"There is also have a proper timeline that we follow at the society. We begin with basic photography sessions where we cover the general topics in the first month and then progress to advanced photography in the second month, where we start conducting photo walks. Then we progress to themed indoor photo shoots," says Vidisha Khaitan, the convener of Iris
The society organises photo walks, online competitions and photo exhibitions
The society also presents a photography, film and fine arts exhibition in collaboration with the fine arts and film society of the college
Photographic Society of St. Stephen's College of Delhi University:
The society boasts of members who have made a name for themselves in the field of photography, such as Chandan Gomes, the youngest recipient of India Habitat Centre Fellowship for Photography, and Aditya Arya, a leading Indian photographer known for his work 'India Photo Archive Foundation'.
Apart from St. Stephen's society for photography courses, 'Cliks Society' of DCAC is one of the best ones for students inclined towards photography in the university.