APPROACH:
Appreciation and Promotion of Art, Culture and Heritage IIT Kanpur
APPROACH - Cell for Appreciation and Promotion of Art Culture and Heritage, has been established in 2022, under the Office of Dean of Students Affairs. As the name suggests, its main purpose is to undertake activities which promote holistic development of the students as well as the campus community.
A dedicated committee, consisting of members from IITK faculty, staff, student and representative of campus community has been constituted to ideate, operate and manage the activities of the cell.
Several programs are being planned and will be rolled out in the coming semesters as well as summer/winter holidays.
The aim is to undertake collective activities in several genres and disciplines so as to expose the participants and involve them in the process, so as to inculcate respect and admiration towards our collective heritage, art, culture and inheritance.
We welcome you all to join hands to nurture and hone in-house talent, showcase our artistic skills and participate in furthering the aims and objectives of APPROACH cell towards a more vibrant and fulfilling campus life.
Creative and performing arts of various genres form an integral part of human expression, emotional and mental development. Multi-faceted creativity is increasingly recognized as a crucial component of a country's success. There is clear evidence of relationship between creativity, art, and academic achievements. This synergy must be bolstered via systematic programs in appreciation of art and cultural heritage.
Patronizing of creative talents and providing the right ambience for their promotion and development must be an integral part of any academic institute, thereby enhancing the scientific temperament and outlook of students. While IIT Kanpur has always provided adequate momentum to such activities among students, and the campus community in general, this dedicated cell will systematically work towards the promotion of creative and performing arts and appreciation of our cultural heritage, not only among institute students and research scholars, but also among the larger community.
A holistic and multidisciplinary education system should aim at developing all capacities of human beings - intellectual, aesthetic, social, physical, emotional, and moral in an integrated manner. Such an education aims to develop well-rounded and grounded individuals that possess critical 21st century capabilities and skill sets in fields across arts, humanities, sciences, languages, social sciences, and covering professional, technical, and vocational fields. it is also important the students develop skills for social engagement, soft skills, such as communication, discussion, and debate, in addition to rigorous specialization in a chosen field or fields. The journey of becoming specialists should be accompanied with simultaneous appreciation of art, culture, and our collective heritage.
IIT Kanpur has always believed in the ethos and pedagogic objectives, as has been outlined in the National Education Policy 2020. It has always strived to achieve holistic development of its students. To further bolster this vision and augment the ongoing activities, APPROACH-IITK Cell has been created to better coordinate the desired goals.
APPROACH-IITK will provide agile training and creativity development platforms for the institute students, with the aim to further their skills in creative and performing art forms, and to inculcate deeper appreciation of our cultural heritage. It is envisaged that such a coordinated effort will provide the necessary impetus to holistic growth of young minds.
| Art Appreciation Activities | Description |
|---|---|
| Art Appreciation: Pottery Workshop |
Duration: Two Weeks (04 December to 15 December, 2023) Venue: Approach Cell, Academic Area Gate II Class timing: 16:00 to 17:30, Monday to Friday |
| Kanpur Heritage Walk |
Date: 5 Nov 2023 & 19 Nov 2023 Reporting Time: 7:15 AM at Parking Area, IITK main stadium |
| Art Appreciation: Violin (Hindustani style) |
Duration: Three Months (16 August to 15 November, 2023) Venue: Approach Cell, Academic Area Gate II Class timing: 18:00 to 19:30, every Monday, Wednesday and Friday |
| Art Appreciation: Hindustani Classical Music |
Duration: Three Months (16 August to 15 November, 2023) Venue: Approach Cell, Academic Area Gate II Class timing: 19:30 to 20:25, every Monday, Wednesday and Friday In this introductory course, the participants will be exposed to the basics of Hindustani Classical Music, and how to appreciate its nuances. After going through this module, the participants will be able to appreciate the intricacies of a Hindustani classical vocal/instrumental performance, and they will be able to take up further advanced courses on classical music. Click here to know more |
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Approach Interactive Session: Jaanta Raja |
Date: October 5, 2023 Venue: Approach Cell (Academic Area Gate #2) Time: 04.35 PM to 06:00 PM gallery |
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Lecture Demonstration: The Bicycle Renaissance: Where Art Meets Mobility |
Date: September 24, 2023(Sunday) Venue: Approach Cell (Academic Area Gate #2) Time: 04.35 PM to 06:00 PM Click here to know more. |
| Lecture Demonstration and Mohan Veena recital by Pt. Ajay Jha |
Duration: 28 August 2023 Venue: Approach Cell (Academic Area Gate II) Timing: 06:45 PM to 07:45 PM Click here to know more |
| Art Appreciation: Hindustani Classical Music |
Duration: Two Months (15 May to 14 July, 2023) Venue: Approach Cell, Academic Area Gate II Class timing: 17:00 to 17:55, every Monday, Wednesday and Friday In this introductory course, the participants will be exposed to the basics of Hindustani Classical Music, and how to appreciate its nuances. After going through this module, the participants will be able to appreciate the intricacies of a Hindustani classical vocal/instrumental performance, and they will be able to take up further advanced courses on classical music. Click here to know more |
Sir M Visvesvaraya Chair,
Department of Mechanical Engineering
IIT Kanpur
On behalf of the APPROACH-IITK Cell committee, I welcome all the IITK student community and campus residents to join hands with the cell as volunteers, resource persons, and participants in the various activities which we are planning. We do hope that the Cell will prove to be a vibrant platform to hone your inherent skills as well as interest in art, culture and heritage. We welcome ideas and suggestions from all of you - please do not hesitatte to contact any one of us. Life has several dimensions and APPROACH-IITK envisions to provide you with ample opportunities to explore. Please do fill in the "Get Associated' form to tell us more about you and your interests. Welcome to APPROACH-IITK!"
