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School of Photography

B.A. Photography
Admission year 2021

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The Seed Thought Early Expansion Global Outreach

When scarcity of Engineering Establishment of MIT World Peace Centre, MIP

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 Dr. N. T. Rao

Vice Chancellor

MIT-WPU, with its legacy of four decades of association with

industries/universities of repute around the world,
encourages its students to undertake an International
Study Tour (IST). This tour, featuring visits to the best of the
universities in the UK, Europe and Asia, will ensure that the
students are enriched with unmatched learning.
I would strongly urge all the students to opt for this
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 Academic Leadership

Dr. Ravikumar M. Chitnis Dr. Milind Pande Dr. Prashant Dave Dr. Shailashree Haridas
Pro – Vice Chancellor Pro – Vice Chancellor Registrar Dean
Faculty of Governance &
Commerce and Economics

Dr. Prasad Khandekar Dr. Dnyanesh Limaye Dr. Anuradha Parashar Dr. Srinivas Subbarao
Dean Dean Dean Dean
Faculty of Engineering & Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy & Faculty of Law, Liberal Arts, Faculty of
Polytechnic, Science and Design Sustainability Studies Fine Arts, Media & Journalism Management
Non-Academic Leadership

Mr. Pravin Patil Mr. Jay Wadhwani Mr. Jimit Dattani

Chief Executive Officer, CIAP Chief Accounts and Finance Officer Chief Technology Officer

Mr. Sachin Mohadikar Dr. Uday kumar Mr. Rakesh Ranjan

Director Marketing Director Admissions Director HR
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Partnerships Social Innovations

Partner with all individuals and Inspire students to come up with
organisations who can help students innovative solutions for our world
realise their fullest potential. family.

Research Technology
Foster the spirit of scientific inquiry in Nurture the ability of students to
students, to push the envelope of apply scientific knowledge for the
human knowledge and wisdom. well-being of the world.
 Teaching Approach
Multidisciplinary

Engineering Management Design

01 02 03
Faculty of Engineering & Technology Faculty of Management School of Design

Art, Media & Journalism Liberal Arts Law

04 05 06 Faculty of Law
Faculty of Fine Arts, Media & Journalism Faculty of Liberal Arts

Governance Pharmacy Sustainability Studies

07 08 09
Government and Public Policy Faculty of Pharmacy Social Innovation,& Co-Creation

Science Education & Research Commerce

10 11 Faculty of Education & Research
12
Faculty of Sciences Faculty of Commerce

Polytechnic Economics Peace

13 14 15
Faculty of Polytechnic & Skill Development Faculty of Economics Faculty of Peace Studies
 MIT-WPU Teaching Methodology
‘Industry, Academics and Research Collaborations’ is key to execute teaching methodology

Peace Studies Global Continuously Updated Guest Team

and Yoga Pedagogy Education Method Lectures Teaching

Value Added National Study International Biography

Mentor - Mentee
Certifications Tour Credit Program Studies

Film Rural Immersion

Trekking Internships Live Projects
Appreciation Program
Vision & Mission

Mission
To develop professionals who are technically sound with applied aspects of
knowledge and skills to cater to the contemporary needs of photographic
industry.

To enable students to appreciate multi-dimensional aspects and career

prospects in advertising and applied arts.

Vision
Developing 21st century Professional Photographers in the area of Global
Art based on Social Responsibility and Ethical Approach to empower
society globally.
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Photography Program

Diploma in Photography
One Year (Part Time)
Leadership

Dr. Virendra S. Ghaisas Prof. (Dr.) Ravikumar M. Chitnis Prof. Ashwini V. Ghaisas

Ex. Director, School of Pro Vice Chancellor Director, School of Photography

Photography MA, More than 15 Years of experience in short
films and Photography
Thought Leaders

Mr. Ram Abhyankar Mr. Kumar Gokhle Dr. Rajendra Mahamuni

Freelance Photographer Freelance Photographer Director of Photography Dept.
& Artist, Veteran Photographer & Calligraphy Artist Veteran Photographer Fergusson College Academics

Mr. Mahesh Digrajkar Mr. Amalendu Choudhari

Professor at FTI, Pune Cinematographer
Academics Film Industry
Thought Leaders

Prof. Akshay Shintre

Dy. Director & HOS
M.Sc., Diploma in Photography
Experience: 12 Years of Experience.

Prof. Shrihari Dhole Prof. Chinmay Morgaonkar Prof. Vishwajeet Kale

Asst. Professor Asst. Professor Asst. Professor

B.Sc., Diploma in Photography B Com., Diploma in Photography BFA., Diploma in Photography
Experience: 6 years. Experience: 12 years. Experience: 10 years.
 Thought Leaders

Miss. Purva Gadre Mr. Sushil Chikane

“Purva Gadre is a Freelance Photojournalist and “Sushil Chikane is a photo artist based out of
Documentary Photographer. In her career span of Pune. He has traversed India extensively. Coupled
over 8 years, she has worked with big names like with the beautiful places he travels to with his
Hindustan Times, The Hindu, Outlook Magazine camera is his eye for detail and the ability to bring
etc. Her work has been exhibited in Pune & into the frame something surreal and absolutely
Mumbai. Some of her projects have been captivating.
published in Newspapers, Magazines and websites Sushil's pictures have been published in
as well. some leading magazines like Heritage India, Saevus
She is the recipient of Jury Commendation and Sanctuary Asia and in books such as the
Award at the prestigious TOTO AWARDS for Reptiles and Amphibians of Maharashtra and
Photography in 2014. Her work in commercial Reptiles of India.”
photography includes Food, Product, Jewelry, and
Interior Photography. She has a keen interest in
Film Making as well.
She was also a former faculty at MIT WPU
School of Photography.”
 Thought Leaders

Mr. Sameer Belvalkar Mr. Sateesh Paknikar

Talk famous photographers and Sameer Belvalkar is one of the top “Working as an Advertising & Industrial
photographers that come to the mind. Unlike other photographer since 1983.He is doing freelance
photographers, Sameer Belvalkar began his professional feature photography for various periodicals all
photography career as a press photographer. over the country.
Gaining experience as he was mentored by some Apart from his successful career as an
of the top photographers in Mumbai he was able Advertising & Industrial Photographer, Sateesh has
to develop skills in modeling photography, portrait and people also excelled as a photographer of Hindustani
photography, commercial photography, advertising Classical Music artistes. His lens has been as
photography, fashion photography and portfolio photography. sensitive as the retina in capturing the fleeting
Sameer Belvalkar has also had the unique opportunity to rub moods of artistes in performances. His collection
shoulders with top names in Bollywood, fashion and advertising of photographs, shot during Mehfils shows
industry and over time he has emerged as one of the best spontaneity, sensitivity & beauty combined.
commercial photographers in India. Sateesh has a collection of about 20,000
photo-prints of 300 vocalists and instrumentalists
both in color as well as black & white.
Academic Focus

Interactive Teaching learning The courses are taught by both professional

01 04
method based on students’ active teachers and experienced professionals in
class participation. different areas.

Emphasis on practical exposure Global and Industry exposure from International

02 05
based on hands on real time Immersion, Industry Internship, live projects and
experience. Industry visits

Flexibility in choice of subjects Our Rigorous and yet Engaging Academic

03 06
leading to a definite career path Delivery takes care of all the aspects of Teaching-
in industry Learning Process
Program Details
B.A. Photography, Undergraduate Program

Duration : 3 Years

Specialisation : Fashion & Portrait, Nature & Wildlife, Travel & Street,
Product & Advertising, Post Processing and
Fine Arts

Pattern : Trimester

Intake : 30

Fees : ₹ 2.6 lakh per annum + Exam fees each trimester

Assessment Pattern : Internal Marks + External Marks

 Program Structure

Trimester 01 Trimester 02 Trimester 03

• Fundamentals of • Fundamentals of • Outdoor Photography – 1
Photography – 1 Photography - 3
• Intro to Studio photography
• Fundamentals of • Fundamentals of
Photography – 2 Photography – 4 • Post Processing -2

• IT Literacy • Post Processing – 1 • WPC – 2

• English • Art & Photography • Open Online Course (MOOC)

Appreciation
• Open Elective – German /
French • Open Elective – German /
French
• WPC - 1
• Rural Immersion
 Program Structure

Trimester 04 Trimester 05 Trimester 06

• Outdoor Photography – 2 • Studio Photography – 3 • Photojournalism and
Documentary Photography
• Studio Photography – 1 • Studio Photography – 4
• Post Processing -5
• Studio Photography – 2 • Post Processing – 4
• Open Elective – Media
• Post Processing -3 • WPC - 3 Economics / Digital
Marketing
• Marketing Fundamentals of
Mass communication
• Open Online Course (MOOC)
• National tour / Industry Visit
 Program Structure

Trimester 07 Trimester 08 Trimester 09

• Videography – 1 • Specialization – 1 • Specialization – 2
• Videography – 2 • AV Film Project • Dissertation
• Video Editing • WPC - 5 • IPR
• Film Appreciation • WPC – 6
• WPC – 4 • Exhibition
• Summer Internship
 Program Highlight

First Year Second Year Third Year

Rural Immersion National Tour International Tour

Visits to Art Industrial Visits (Optional & paid by
Exhibitions
Internship the students)
Museum Visit
Professional Demo
In House Art
Exhibitions
Trekking Activity
Program Details
One Year Diploma (Part Time)

Duration : 01 Year

Intake : 40

Fees : INR 1.55 lakh per annum + exam fees each trimester

Assessment Pattern : Internal Marks + External Marks

 Program Structure
One Year Diploma (Part Time)

Trimester 01 Trimester 02 Trimester 03

• Basics of Photography • Studio Photography – 1 • Studio Photography – 2
• Outdoor – 1 • Outdoor – 2 • Post Processing – 3
• Post Processing - 1 • Post Processing - 2 • Art & Photography Appreciation
• Work Portfolio
Career Prospects

Self Employed Freelance Advertising Visual Artists and

Photographers Sector Illustrators

E commerce Graphic Publication and

sector Designers Production Sector

Films and
Events Photojournalism
Video
Life@MITWPU
Student Clubs / Celebrations / Social Events / Achievements / Awards
Annual Photography Exhibition
National Immersion
International Immersion
International Immersion
 Rural Immersion
Rural Immersion is a component of WPU Method for all the programs run under the MIT World Peace University. This immersion
program is designed to achieve “Social Mission” of University.

Rural Immersion Program is the participatory method for the analysis of local problems by the students of different streams and
different background.
Additional Certificates

World Peace Rural Immersion National Immersion

Program Program Program

International
Internship conferences
immersion
 YouTube
Video Links

Rajasthan Travel Making of “Click 2019” – Photo Exhibition

01 Video 04 by MIT-WPU- SOP

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yL52CWZ-T28 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7oCqWk-Z5Tg

MIT-WPU-SOP- Glimpse of Academic Year 2019 at MIT-

02 Study Tour 2019 05 WPU School of Photography

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_nog7f5fTY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nK_7vKWAQp0
Teaching Approach
Highly Equipped, Industry
standard Photography Studio

Computer lab with Adobe Creative Cloud

Industry Experienced Staff and Mentors

Creative skills Live Demonstration

Highly Adaptable Teaching Module

Internship

Summer Internship is offered in the trimester - 6, beginning of the third Year.

MIT-WPU assists to give opportunity to all students for internships. Stipend may be offered to
the eligible and deserving candidate, as per the company norms.

Those who complete a degree program may have several career options available for them. We
at MIT WPU give all students career guidance and support.
Internship

Summer Internship is offered in the trimester - 6, beginning of the third Year.

MIT-WPU assists to give opportunity to all students for internships. Stipend

may be
offered to the eligible and deserving candidate, as per the company norms.

Those who complete a degree program may have several career options
available for
them. We at MIT WPU give all students career guidance and support.
Eligibility For Bachelor of Arts

Passed 10+2 / 12th / HSC Examination with English subject (OR) its equivalent
examination in any stream with 50% marks in aggregate (45% in case of
candidates of backward class categories and Persons with Disability
belonging to Maharashtra State only)

Eligibility For Diploma in Photography

Passed 10th / SSC Examination with English subject (OR) its equivalent
examination in any stream with 50% marks in aggregate (45% in case of
candidates of backward class categories and Persons with Disability
belonging to Maharashtra State only)
Personal Interview

Interviews for BA

Selection Process :
10th / 12th Marks + Interview
Dates : TBD

Interviews for Diploma

Selection Process :
10th / 12th Marks + Interview
Dates : TBD
 Admission Process
Bachelor Program

Admission Opens on : 1st March 2021

Admission Closes on: 30th June 2021

Induction : 19th July 2021

Orientation : 20th July 2021

Course Commencement : 22nd July 2021

Forms Available on
www.mitwpu.edu.in
Form Fees : ₹ 1,000/-
 Admission Process
Diploma Program

Admission Opens on : 1st April 2021

Admission Closes on: 20th July 2021

Induction : 2nd August 2021

Orientation : 3rd August 2021

Course Commencement : 4th Aug 2021

Forms Available on
www.mitwpu.edu.in
Form Fees : ₹ 1,000/-
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