1 5 th Anniversary SIRJANÃ A Journal on Arts and Art Education Vol. 3, 2016 The 15th Anniversary Special Chief Editor | Krishna Manadhar Executive Editor | Navindra Man Rajbhandari Consultant Editors| Madan Chitrakar, Jitendra Man Rajbhandari Design | Bijaya Maharjan Production Support | Gautam Manandhar, Bandana Manandhar, Bhawana Sharma Photograph Contribution | Laxman Bhujel, Rabin Kaji Shakya Cover Image |Jerom Maharjan, BFA 2nd Year (Makar, Plaster of Paris, 2016) Printing | Prism Color Scanning and Press Support, Kuleshwor, Kathmandu, 01 428 2511 Published by SIRJANA COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS Utter Dhoka Sadak, Lazimpat, Kathmandu, Nepal 01 441 2634, 01 441 8455 www.sirjanacollege.edu.np [email protected] Established in 2001 in affiliation to Tribhuvan University The opinions and the interpretations expressed in the articles are the personal views of authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the publisher and editors. 1 5 th Anniversary editorial Art is the aesthetic tool for expressing human feelings, emotions and perceptions. Art brings beauty into our world. And beauty brings joy in our lives. Art immortalizes people, places and events. Art helps us to organize the world and serves as an important intellectual stimulant. From the very first day of the inception of SIRJANA COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS, it has been the prime mission of the college to establish the value of art in the Nepali society. The college has dedicated itself in an effort of making people understand the society, the culture and the world through academic interactions among students, teachers and artists. Today Sirjana College of Fine Arts is celebrating its 15th Anniversary. For an educational institution the period of fifteen years may not be too long time but when we look back to these years, we feel proud of our achievements and contribution as the sole art institution run by the community. This is perhaps the best example of what the art community can give back to its community. The academic journey of the college during the last fifteen years has been quite eventful. We are glad that our graduates have been successfully displaying their talents in various fields related to arts and art education. The college proudly presents this journal on arts and arts education SIRJANĀ in commemoration of its 15th Anniversary. The objective behind this publication is to bring out some of the art issues for academic discourse. The present issue features a wide range of perceptions and research on visual arts by various scholars. The college intends to publish this journal as one of its annual academic pursuits. Finally on behalf of the college fraternity and editorial team, I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to all the contributors who have been associated with this publication in one way or another. Krishna Manandhar Chief Editor/Principal September 18, 2016 Roshani Maharjan (BFA 2nd year). Shardul. 19 cm x 16 cm. Plaster of Paris. 2016. 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Rana Kuldip Jang Bahadur Gurung Hari Ram Adhikari (BFA 3rd year). Bust. Plaster of Paris. 2016 6 1 5 th Anniversary SIRJANA COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS: IN A NUTSHELL Baikuntha Man Shrestha (Chairman, Sirjana College of Fine Arts) A History of Fine Art Education in program was upgraded to the three Nepal: A Brief Outline years Bachelor’s program. Formal Art Education in Nepal After a long period, other two started in AD 1935 with the inception additional art institutions came into of Nepal Art School by the initiation inception — Sirjana College of Fine of Master Chatur Ratna Udas. At that Arts in 2001, affiliated with Tribhuvan time the school was run in the ground University and Centre for Art and floor of Tri-Chandra College. The Design in 2003, under the aegis of the eminent and pioneer art teachers of Kathmandu University. the country like Kalidas Shrestha, Jiv Ratna Shakya and Chandra Bahadur Although the formal Art Education in Manandhar were the first products of Nepal carries a long history of about the Nepal Art School. eighty-one years, till fifteen years ago there was only an art institution In 1938 Nepal Art School was in existence. Many major changes renamed as Juddha Kala Pathsala. have taken place in most of the other At that time two levels of certificates sectors during these years, but art known as Kalā Kushal and Kalā Pravin education was taken as neglected used to be awarded from the school. sector. In course of time, education in Besides, students were provided many of other social or technical fields with the monthly stipends along have mushroomed and multiplied with art materials. In 1942 Juddha by leaps and bounds within a very Kala Pathsala was shifted to its own short period of time. However, building at Bhotahity. Art Education on the other hand is left languished in a most pathetic In 1968 Juddha Kala Pathsala condition. was renamed to Nepal Lalit Kala Mahavidhyalaya under the aegis The entire concerned stake-holders, of the Ministry of Education. Later, including the governing authorities during the implementation of the apparently have never felt a need to National Education System, Lalit adjust with the changing times. Kala Mahavidhyalaya was merged with the Institute of Humanities and Today, when we tend to think of Art Social Sciences, Tribhuvan University Education in a broader spectrum in 1974 renaming it as Lalit Kala in par with international standard Campus. a physically sound infrastructure becomes a major pre-requisite apart In the academic year 1977 the two from up to date curriculum, teaching years Bachelor’s level program was methods and materials. introduced at this campus. In 1995 the 7 The day when Sirjana College of Fine Arts came into inception with a number of seven students, August 24, 2001 Inception and Evolution of Sirjana career preparation combined with College of Fine Arts academic excellence for the +2 levels in Fine Arts (Painting, Sculpture, Sirjana College of Fine Arts was Applied Arts, Music and History of established in August 24, 2001 in Arts) and Bachelor’s Degree in Fine affiliation with Tribhuvan University. Arts (BFA) in Painting, Sculpture, The College is an outcome of a Graphic Communications, Music and common aspiration and vision shared Dance. by a group of prominent artists and art enthusiasts of Nepal. Above all, it Imparting a strong academic program holds the pride of being the first Fine to the students in the fields of Fine Arts college in Nepal established by Arts has been the main aim of the the community. college. We look forward to bringing out the best in each student, helping This is a non-profit and community the birth of talented and creative college, running under the course minds required for human resources outline and curriculum framework of in the field of Visual Arts and Tribhuvan University. Performing Arts. Mission Initial Academic Program Our mission is to provide aspiring For the two initial years artists, illustrators, designers, (2001-003) the College was granted sculptors, vocalists, instrumental a permission to run the Proficiency artists and performing artists with Certificate Level (PCL) in Fine Arts 8 1 5 th Anniversary under the Faculty of Humanities and addition, the integration of Traditional Social Sciences of TU. Moreover, the Nepali Painting and Traditional three years Bachelor’s program has Nepali Sculpture was made into been introduced since the academic the curriculum of BFA as the major session 2003-004 at the college. subjects. It can also be considered as a breakthrough in the history of Art The Later Developments Education in our country. Implementation and dissemination of Most remarkable achievement has curriculum on new courses as per the been made in implementation and special decision made by Tribhuvan dissemination of the curriculums on University to phase out the PCL from the following new elective courses of the academic session 2010/011, the Fine Arts at the higher secondary college was entitled to commence level (Class 11 and 12) and the major the +2 level in affiliation with Higher subjects for 4 years Bachelor’s degree : Secondary Education Board (HSEB), Nepal. At present, the new courses +2 Level on +2 level in Fine Arts (Painting, • Painting Applied Arts, Sculpture, History of • Applied Arts Arts, Music and Dance) have been run • Sculpture by the college in full swing. However, • History of Arts with special reference to Music • Music course, the same curriculum has been offered at the +2 level in compliance Four Years BFA with the provision being made for the • Painting previous Proficiency Certificate level • Graphic Communications of TU. • Sculpture • Traditional Nepali Painting Moreover, as Tribhuvan University • Traditional Nepali Sculpture initiated the four years Bachelor’s • Music (Instrumental and Vocal) degree in Fine Arts with a new • Dance (Kathak and Bharat curriculum from the academic session Naatyam) 2012-013, Graphic Communications, Music and Dance were also Strength and Weaknesses introduced by the college at the BFA level since then.