In the Junior School for younglings ages 5 and above, the Beginner Art program teaches basic sketching and coloring to increase creativity and confidence. The young ones draw simple objects, landscapes, animals, birds and develop an early appreciation for visual art which is both enjoyable for them and builds creative skills for future. The Middle School is targetted to age group from 8 – 12 years. There are two award-winning programs in the Middle School - Youngling Art and Creative Design Art.
The objective of Creative Design Art program is to learn how to draw advanced drawings, improve observation skills and different views. It is an advanced sketching program for students wishing to continue further studies or make a career particularly in any type of design. B.DES Tutoring is a study program towards national institutes such as IIT, NIFT and NID based on the pattern of UCEED / DAT entrance examination. Covers both General Ability and Creative Ability and Design Aptitude.
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The objective of Youngling Art program is to develop appreciation for art and improve drawing abilities with skill and imagination. The intent is to achieve confidence to further one’s artistic or design learning in future.
THOUGHTS ON CANVAS NATIONAL ART COMPETITIONS
Over the years, Thoughts on Canvas has also been a frontrunner in holding children’s national level art competitions and exhibitions. For the current year, Thoughts on Canvas is proud to present the first ever children’s art exhibition to be held at the prestigious National Academy of Art under Ministry of Culture Lalit Kala Akademi, Delhi on December 18th, 2022. For the first time in Indian history, children under 18 years of age across India will be given the opportunity to showcase their art skills @Lalit Kala Akademi as part of TOC Art Festival 2022. It promises to be mega showcase of the best that children can do, with over 300 participants from across India. The exhibition is open to the public from Dec 16th – 22nd at the main galleries at Rabindra Bhawan, Mandi House- Delhi. The school is also known for holding the well-known national art competition Youngium. Youngium has seen excellent participation over the years with the last edition results declared 49
in July 2022 where children won exciting prizes ranging from Alexa’s to air pods! Earlier events include exhibitions at HUDCO Art Gallery at Bikaji Cama Place Delhi, Art Abode Gurgaon, and other locations across the country. THOUGHTS ON CANVAS WORK WITH UNDERPRIVILEGED CHILDREN Thoughts on Canvas is committed to nurturing children from all backgrounds so that they can fulfil their ambitions of being anything they want – an architect, a fashion designer, an engineer or an interior or jewellery designer – whatever their heart desires. With that endeavour in mind the school works closely with NGOs, in holding workshops and classes for various underprivileged student communities. Thoughts on Canvas also provides free art supplies for many students enrolled in the institute. The institute also nurtures budding talent by teaching art and early design free to students from weak economic background. www.businessconnectindia.in | Vol. 5 | Special Edition November 2022 INDIA