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Certificate Course in Theatre inaugurated at JU
Jammu, June 23: Skill Innovation Incubation & Entrepreneurship Development Centre (SIIEDC) University of Jammu commenced 2nd edition of Certificate Course in Theatre (Basic) in collaboration with the Department of Students Welfare, University of Jammu today. The Course is designed to make students aware about their inner creative and aesthetic capabilities & provide an opportunity to get acquainted with the immense benefits of theatre for the overall Personality Development. The course was inaugurated in presence of Prof. Alka Sharma, Director SIIEDC, Prof. Prakash Antahal, Dean Students Welfare, Prof. Vishav Raksha HoD Sociology, Prof. Garima Gupta, Coordinator SDCPV, Dr. Pritam Singh Associate Dean SW, Ms. Mansi Mantoo, Media Officer and Mr. Sumeet Sharma Course Coordinator.
In her address, Prof. Alka Sharma informed that this Certificate Course in Theatre is designed for students to give them a better understanding of the art forms. It will provide an opportunity to them to get acquainted with the immense benefits of theatre which refine us physically, mentally and spiritually. Moreover, Theatre has been acknowledged as one of the most effective tool for personality development and this course will sharpen the soft skills of the students which will help them in their academic pursuits also.
Prof. Prakash Antahal asserted that this course aims at making students aware about different facets of Theatre and providing them an insight about its different genres through practical and theory sessions. Focusing on Communication Skills, Confidence, Creativity, Team Spirit, Self-Exploration, Spontaneity and other skills, this course will be highly beneficial for the participants. He expressed gratitude towards Prof. Umesh Rai, Vice Chancellor University of Jammu, under whose guidance such innovative programmes are being launched.
Prof. Garima Gupta, in her address advised the participants to utilize this opportunity properly by being punctual and dedicated as intervention of Arts and Culture plays an important role in broadening the horizons of our imagination and creativity by making us conscious, compassionate and sensitive about the society.
The course had been designed under the guidance of Prof. Garima Gupta, Coordinator Skill Development and Career Planning Vertical. Sumeet Sharma, Drama Instructor at the Department of Students Welfare, University of Jammu is the course coordinator. Being professionally qualified and having an extensive experience of theatre, he will be imparting enriching knowledge of theatre to the participants. Visiting faculty and experts in allied arts will also enhance the impact of the course.
It is pertinent to mention here that Pratibha Devi, an NRI from Australia has come a long way to specially attend this wonderful programme. Other participants include Riya Jandial, Malvika Kalra, Ruhaani, Sohana Gorka, Kananpreet Kaur, Seeta, Anandita Dutt, Bhawna Puri, Kriti Gupta, Rohit Kumar, Aryahann Bakshi, Suresh Gupta, Ashwani Singh, Raman Sharma, Mehak, Alhaana Babar, Mayuri Sharma, Harish Manhas, Arshiya and Aprajit. Those who want to avail of the benefit of this opportunity may still join it till 27th June by visiting the Department of Students Welfare, University of Jammu.