Environmental Study–I

Course Type	Course Code	No. Of Credits
Discipline Core	SCC1VA106	1

Programme Coordinator: Dr. Kshama Divedi

1. Does the course connect to, build on or overlap with any other courses offered in AUD?

Yes. The course complements foundation studio courses such as Drawing, Design, Composition and Sculpture by introducing environmental awareness and sustainability. It supports creative practice while maintaining its distinct focus on ecology and environmental responsibility.

2. Specific requirements on the part of students who can be admitted to this course: None (Pre-requisites; prior knowledge level; any others – please specify)

None.

The course is designed for first-year undergraduate students enrolled in the Bachelor of Visual Art programme. No prior knowledge is required.

3. No. of students to be admitted (with justification if lower than usual cohort size is proposed):

Usual cohort size as approved for the Bachelor of Visual Arts (BVA) programme.

4. Course scheduling (semester; semester-long/half-semester course; workshop mode; seminar mode; any other – please specify):

Semester-long, Mode: Theory, Interactive and Project-based Course

5. How does the course link with the vision of AUD?

The course promotes environmental awareness, critical thinking and interdisciplinary learning. It encourages students to understand ecological issues and sustainability while connecting environmental responsibility with creative and artistic practices.

6.How does the course link with the specific programme(s) where it is being offered?

Environmental Study–I is a foundation course in the Bachelor of Visual Art programme. It introduces students to ecology and sustainable practices that support responsible artistic expression and contemporary visual art practices.

Course Description:

Environmental Study–I introduces students to the basic concepts of environment, ecology and sustainability. It explores the relationship between humans, nature and visual arts while encouraging environmentally responsible creative practices through observation, projects and artistic engagement.

Course Objectives:

To introduce the basic concepts of environment and ecology.
To develop awareness of sustainability and resource management.
To encourage environmentally responsible creative practices.
To explore the relationship between art and nature.
To promote critical understanding of contemporary environmental issues.

Course Outcomes: At the end of the course students will be able to:

CO1	Understand basic environmental and ecological concepts.
CO2	Identify environmental issues and sustainable practices.
CO3	Apply environmental awareness in creative work.
CO4	Develop responsible and sustainable artistic approaches.