Events 2018-19
Everything that kept us going through 2018-19 and more.
- Rewind 2019 – Alumni MeetThe Bhawanipur Design Academy held its first Alumni Meet, on the 29th of June 2019. It was a nostalgic event for everyone, students and faculty members alike, especially more so for those who were students at BDA, almost a decade ago. For each and everyone it was a trip down memory lane. It was indeed… Read more: Rewind 2019 – Alumni Meet
- Portfolio Development WorkshopTwo special classes on Portfolio Development were held by Mr. Avishek Ray, Fashion Designer, for Fashion Design One and Two Year students. on 21.06.2019.
- Special Class on Fibre Identification and Fabric ScienceMr. P. N Ghosh from the Textile Committee held seven special classes on Fabric Science and Fibre Identification for Fashion Design Two and One year students on 11.05.2019. The students were acquainted with practical and theoretical knowledge on various types of Fabrics.
- Field visit to NITCO Studio24 students of Interior Design One year and Two years were taken on a field visit to Le Studio – NITCO Orientation Centre at Anandapur, Kolkata on 09 May 2019. They were acquainted with a wide variety of Tiles of various grades. The students were also shown a presentation on the manufacturing process and about… Read more: Field visit to NITCO Studio
- Internship at Weavers’ Service CenterStudents from Fashion Design One and Two Years attended a Summer Internshipon Weaving and Handloom with the Weavers’ Service Centre, a unit of the Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India. The one month Internship, from 14.05.2019 to 15.06.2019, was extremely beneficial for the students
- Carpentry WorkshopA three day workshop on Carpentry was held at the Design Academy premises for Interior Design One Year and Advance students from 13.05.2019 to 15.05.2019. The workshop was organised to introduce a practical knowledge of carpentry work among students. A team of carpenters demonstrated to the students the various types of tools and equipment that… Read more: Carpentry Workshop
- WGSN Seminar: Fashion DesignFashion Design One Year and Advanced students attended a Seminar on Fashion Forecasting 2020 at the Hotel Oberoi Grand on 08.04.2019. WGSN organises these Seminars in various cities to introduce International trends for the coming year.
- Visit to Hettich Application Centre: Interior DesignThe students of Interior Design, both one and two years were taken for a field visit to the Hettich Application Centre at Topsia, on 10.04.2019. They were accompanied by two faculty members. The students gathered information about various Hardware used in Interior Design such as in kitchens, bathrooms, living rooms, offices and commercial places etc.… Read more: Visit to Hettich Application Centre: Interior Design
- Seminar on MarketingSeventy five students from Fashion Design and Interior Design department attended a three day Seminar on Marketing conducted by Prof. Dilip Shah, Dean of Student Affairs, The Bhawanipur College, on 24, 25 and 29 April 2019. Prof. Dilip Shah, in the course of his session, also spoke about different aspects of entrepreneurship.
- Workshop on Fashion ForecastingA Seminar cum Workshop, conducted by Mr. Sandeep Sarkar, Faculty NIFT was held on 11.04.2019 to introduce the students of Fashion Design One year and Advance to what is Fashion Forecasting and how to predict the trends for the future seasons. He also spoke about Brands and their Logos and design of Logos.
- Industry Visit to Rajalakshmi Cotton MillsTwenty four students and three faculty members from Fashion Design Two Years and One year course went for an Industry Visit to The Rajalakshmi Cotton Mills at Jalan Industrial Complex, Dhulagarh, Howrah, on 27.04.2019 The Rajalakshmi Cotton Mills Pvt. Ltd (RCM) has a vertical chain of production for organic cotton textiles – from farmer to… Read more: Industry Visit to Rajalakshmi Cotton Mills
- Seminar on ErgonomicsProf. Somnath Gangopadhyay, Head of Department, Ergonomics, Raja Bazar Science College, Calcutta University conducted a Seminar on Ergonomics and its application in Design, on 18.04.2019. The seminar was attended by the One and Two year students of Fashion and Interior Design.
- Industry visit to Greenply FactoryInterior Design One year and Two year students went for an Industry visit to the Greenply Plywood Factory at Kriparampur on 10 April 2019. They were introduced to the step by step processes of manufacturing plywood which is used extensively in Interior Design. They also acquired gainful information all the raw material and techniques used… Read more: Industry visit to Greenply Factory
- BDA participation at FBB (Fashion @ Big Bazaar)FBB had organised a Fashion Show where our students showcased the garments created by the Fashion Design students on 19.03.2019. They also walked the ramp with the creations of FBB, worn in an innovative fashion. The BDA won the trophy for the Best Dress Design.
- Winners at VERVE, JD Birla Annual FestThe BDA participated at the various events at VERVE, the JD Birla Annual College Fest. Our students won the first position at Panache, the Fashion Show , the theme for the which was Chronicles… Every story matters. Saloni Mehta won the first prize in Nail Art and the team of Sayani Naskar and Utsa Roy… Read more: Winners at VERVE, JD Birla Annual Fest
- Seminar on VaastuA Seminar on VAASTU and its incorporation in Interior Design was held on 18th March. The Seminar was conducted by Mr. Surendra Kapoor, an eminent Vaastu specialist. 25 Students from Interior Design Two and One year courses attended the Seminar with great enthusiasm. The presentation was followed by an interactive session where the students came… Read more: Seminar on Vaastu
- Site Visit for Interior Design StudentsTwenty students from the Interior Design Advanced batch were taken for a site visit to the Sixth floor old Auditorium at the college campus on 06.03.2019. The purpose of the visit was to enable the students learn about measurement at the site and also to make them aware about the points to be kept in… Read more: Site Visit for Interior Design Students
- Juries for All Batches of Fashion & Interior DesignMid-year Juries for all batches of Fashion and Interior design were held between 22.02.2019 and 04.03.2019, as follows: Design Fundamental – Fashion & Interior (22nd & 23rd February)60 students of the Fashion and Interior Design Fundamental appeared for the First Semester Jury. The Jury members wereMr. Biswanath Dasgupta The TelegraphMs Payel Pal … Read more: Juries for All Batches of Fashion & Interior Design
- CERA Washroom Design Challenge – Interior DesignInterior Design students from One Year Batch 2018-19 and Two Years Batch 2017-19, participated in a competition organised by CERA, the leading complete home solution provider, on 23.02.2019. The competition was for Architecture and Interior Design students from Institutes in the Eastern Zone. The Interior Design department of BDA sent three teams comprising two students… Read more: CERA Washroom Design Challenge – Interior Design
- Fashionista 2018 – Graduation Fashion ShowThe Annual Graduation show for the 2018 batch will be held during the Umang Festival at the BGES Grounds on Thursday, January 17, 2019. The annual Graduation Fashion Show for Fashion Design Two years (Batch 2016 – 18) and Fashion Design One year (Batch 2017-18) was held on 17th January 2019. A total of 35… Read more: Fashionista 2018 – Graduation Fashion Show
- Visit to ABID ExhibitionStudents of Interior Design One Year and Two Years were taken for a visit to the exhibition organised by ABID (Architects, Builders, Interior Designers) at Science City, on 21.01.2019. The students visited pavilions of various products related to interiors and exteriors such as laminates, veneers, marbles, acoustics and sound proofing, plywood etc. Our Faculty of… Read more: Visit to ABID Exhibition
- BDA Pavilions at UmangThe Fashion & Interior Departments of BDA set up two pavilions during Umang 2018 to showcase the creativity of their students. The Interior Design stall was designed as a live model of a café while the Fashion pavilion’s theme showcased Handloom, colour shades and tints.
- Visit to Hastashilpa at Eco ParkThe Fashion and Interior Design students of all batches visited the Hastashilpa, the Handicraft fair at Eco Park, on 04.01.2019 & 05.01.2019. Craftsmen from all over West Bengal conglomerated at one point to showcase the various handicrafts specific to their region. The students interacted with the craftspeople to get an idea of the procedures and… Read more: Visit to Hastashilpa at Eco Park
- FD Industrial visit to ShrirampurA one day industry visit program was organized for the One and Two year Fashion Design students to Shrirampur. A group of 27 students accompanied by three faulty members visited various Textile industries in Shrirampur. They saw the latest developed techniques in screen printing and how the screens are prepared through digital technology at Bengal… Read more: FD Industrial visit to Shrirampur
- Fashion & Interior Design VisitsVisit to India International Trade Fair by Fashion Design Students 17.12.2018 Fashion Design One and Two Year students visited the International Trade Fair at Science City. The students visited stalls from various countries such as Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Thailand, Pakistan, Turkey etc. where they saw various garments, artefacts, handicrafts, food products, cosmetic products etc of these… Read more: Fashion & Interior Design Visits
- Interior Design Site & Field VisitsSite Visit – Interior Design 28.11.2018The One and Two Year students of Interior Design were taken for a site visit at the Auditorium on the sixth floor of The Bhawanipur College. They were acquainted with placement of Tiles and Marble. They also saw how the false ceiling is constructed and the plumbing works at the… Read more: Interior Design Site & Field Visits
- Visit to Syuti Shaili ExhibitionThe One and Two Year Fashion Design students were taken for a visit to Syuti Shaili, an Exhibition on Weaving styles at the Birla Academy, Southern Avenue, Kolkata, on 7th and 8th December 2018. The students saw a vast repertoire of classic handicrafts, sarees, shawls etc from Gujarat, Mithila, Kutchh, Odisha, Hyderabad and many other… Read more: Visit to Syuti Shaili Exhibition
- Participation at SpardhaThe Bhawanipur Design Academy students participated in “SPARDHA”, a Fest organized by Shyama Prasad College, on 3rd and 4th December 2018. They entered in various competitions such as Mehendi, Face Painting, Rangoli, Nail Art, Tattoo, Treasure Hunt, Wall Painting, Photography and the Fashion Show. Our students stood first in the Fashion Show and Rangoli and… Read more: Participation at Spardha
- Cricket TournamentThe ISC department organised a Cricket tournament between the faculty members and students of BDA and ISC held on 22.11.2018 & 24.11.2018. The gent’s team comprising 5 teachers and 1 student played against the ISC male teachers’ team. The ladies team comprising 3 teachers and 3 students played against the ISC ladies team. The BDA… Read more: Cricket Tournament
- Deepti – Beauty Pageant by Ei Samay, Times of IndiaEi Samay, of the Times of India group organised a Beauty Pageant “Deepti” for students from various colleges in Kolkata, Burdwan and Durgapur. From a total of 3000 applicants they shortlisted 20 girls who were groomed for the Pageant held at Hotel Novotel, Rajarhat on 21st September 2018. The Bhawanipur Design Academy designed and constructed the… Read more: Deepti – Beauty Pageant by Ei Samay, Times of India
- Inter-Departmental Photography CompetitionAn Inter-Departmental Photography Competition, organised by the Interior Design Department for all students of The Bhawanipur Design Academy. Theme: THE FESTIVAL THROUGH MY LENS, There are two Categories Coloured Monochrome Size of Printed Photograph: 8″x 10″ (approx) Rules & Regulations 1) Raw file to be submitted along with the printed photo. 2) Time, Date… Read more: Inter-Departmental Photography Competition
- Freshers’ Day Event 2018The second year students of Fashion and Interior Design organised a Fresher’s Day event to welcome the new batch of students who commenced their course in August 2018. The theme for the event was The Sixth Element, based on the five elements, Earth, Water, Fire, Air, and Space, and the sixth being the new students.… Read more: Freshers’ Day Event 2018
- Seminar on Personality DevelopmentA Seminar on Personality and Soft skill Development, was conducted by Mr. I.S Bhandari for all batches of Fashion and Interior Design over 30th and 31st August 2018. The interactive session was well acclaimed by the students.
- Orientation Programme 2018Orientation Program for New Session The new session for 2018-19 commenced on 20th August. A fresh batch of Two year, One year and Part time students of both Fashion and Interior Design attended the Orientation program. The students were handed their syllabus and acquainted with the rules and regulations. Mrs. Bhatt, Executive Head of BDA,… Read more: Orientation Programme 2018