The Sentinel

Sharpening the Skills; Shaping the Future

Dept. of Vocational Studies

MES College, Marampally , Aluva
The Yearly Newsletter

Department of Vocational Studies, MES College, Marampally Issue: 1 March 2018

Message from Chairman
MILAGRO-’18 mesmerized the Campus

M

ILAGRO-’18, stu- with music performance. The the gathering. Milagro became

dents’ exhibition official function was presided a success story with active par-

was really a mes- over by MES College Principal, ticipation of audience from var-

merizing experience for MES Dr. A. Biju. MES College ious fields.
I am extremely pleased and delight-
campus. The exhi- Paintings, installa-
ed that the Department of Vocational
Studies is publishing a newsletter, bition, organized by tions and miniatures by

Any College publication has its the Department of the students of B Voc

value, all the more when it is on Vo- Vocational Studies Animation & Graphic

cational Studies. It is only fitness of was conducted at Design and B Voc Lo-
things that the Department has chosen
the new block on gistics Management were
the timing in the publication, when it is
28th February and exhibited in a profession-
hosting an International Conference in
1st March 2018. al fashion. Hundreds of
the College.
Skill upgradation in various Voca- spectators from differen-
The
exhibi-
tions is the need of the hour to make nt walk of life visited the
tion inauguration
India’s Youth employable and promote exhibition and conveyed
was blessed by the Managing Committe Chair- a positive response. Prof. (Dr.)
entrepreneurial aptitude. It is impera-
tive to adopt and assimilate knowledge, presence of Artist Sri. T. Ka- man Sri. M. A. Mohammed,
Zakkariya K. A., Smt. Niranjana
skill and technology to keep pace with ladharan. He inaugurated the Smt. Neenu Joseph, Sri. Sam
Varma, Prof. Ani Antony, Prof.
the changing times. exhibition by cutting the ribbon. Kollannore, Dr. Manzur Ali
Suresh Babu and teachers and
I wish the publication all success and Artist Kaladharan enlight- P. P., Sri. Joseph Deril, Smt.
commend the leaders for ably and effec- students from various institu-
ened the hearts of the audience Sreesubha Suresh, Sri. Mu-
tively guiding the Department. tions visited the exhibition.
by his painting synchronized hammed Dhanish addressed
Sri. M. A. Mohammed,
Chairman, MES College Managing Committee

Message from Principal

Let me congratulate the Department

of Vocational Studies for bringing
out such a newsletter, ‘The Sentinel’.
Education, today is much more than
acquiring knowledge. The overall
development of students is needed
for a stronger and brighter future of
our nation.
The enthusiastic participation and
contribution of staff and students
of the Department of Vocational
Studies which is inherited from
the strong foundation of our
College culture is really apprecia-
tive. Within a short span of time, the
Department has proven its unique-
ness. It is my pleasure to wish all the
goodluck in the future ventures of the
Department of Vocational Studies.

Dr. A. Biju
Principal, MES College, Marampally

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 Four Successful Years of Vocational Department

D
epartment of Vocation-
al Studies is successfully In 2016, Sri. Sam Kollannore
completing its successful was appointed as the head of the
journey of four years. Though the Department. The Departmental
inception in 2014 November was a activities became lively with the
humble one, it gained it’s momentum leadership of Sri. Sam Kollannore.
gradually. The programme launched From February 2018, Smt. Neenu
by the University Grants Commis- Joseph is leading the Department as
sion(UGC) under the scheme on skill the head of the Department.
development based higher education. In the year 2016, the Depart-
The two programmes B Voc Ani- ment became noticeable in the per-
mation & Graphic Design and B Voc formance of MES College with a
Logistics management aim to impart number of various and unique pro-
possibilities to the student community grammes. Cartoonium, a one day
to explore new careers which would intercollegiate Cartoon, Caricature
make them professionally compe- camp in association with Kerala
tent and successful. MES College, Cartoon Academy was conducted.
Marampally started the vocational A UGC sponsored National Sem-
courses as an impetus in the venture inar on Logistics and Supply Chain
of nation building through skill edu- Management was rganized success-
Both the vocational programmes are imparting a judicious mix of tal-
cation. fully. Workshops on pottery paint-
ents and professional education. The creative touch of B Voc Animation &
Muslim Educational Society, a ing, Future of Media Studies and
Graphic Design course makes the programmes of the Department colourful and
strong binding force in Kerala’s edu- Career Options in association with
unique. The managerial skills of B Voc Logistics Management contribute to the
cational sector especially in minority Kalabhavan Media Academy, Digital
organizational structure of the programmes conducted by the Department. The
education has started its long dream Photography by Cinematographer
implementation of vocational aspects and contributions from experts from the
in 1964 at Calicut under the leader- Sri. NandaKumar Menon were also
field make the academics stands out from the usual traditional programmes. With
ship of late Dr. P. K. Abdul Gafoor. organized. The tradition of unique-
the combined efforts of the management, Principal, faculties and students the
It has paved a path of transformation ness in implementing action plan was
Department is always conducting various programmes every year.
in the educational standards of back- implemented in the coming year
The Department started its working in 2014 November with Sri. Praful
ward communities of Kerala. MES also. Various programmes including
Jose and Sri. Manu C. as teaching faculties, and Sri Subi and Smt. Athira as
in the process of educating the mi- International Conference, students’
non teaching staff. Sri. Sam Kollannore was appointed as the programme
nority circle of Kerala, MES College, exhibition Milagro-18, mega paint-
coordinator and Sri. Murugan R. was appointed as the nodal officer for the
Marampally has established in 1995. ing Carnival Pitura, different
B Voc Programmes. The Departments had only 53 students while its incep-
Though the subjects are completely workshops etc. were arranged this
tion. Gradually the Department gained its momentum. Next year its strength
noval and challenging MES College, year. The department is completing
enlarged with 100 students more, and with the expertise of two more teachers,
Marampally took the initiative in its four year successful journey and
Smt. Sreesubha Suresh as Head of the Department and Smt. Sharika B. In later
starting such courses to empower the entering to its fifth year with lots of
years the students strength grew in number and ofcourse faculty number also.
educationally backward society. hopes and expectations.

Our Students Represented India

O
ur students, Shanila K
V, Arsha V M, Keertha-
na N K bring pride to
the Department and to the entire Col-
lege by representing India 5th Asian
Department has honoured our
students and Sharanya of BBA
along with Sri. Haneefa K. G. on
30th October, 2017 during World
Animation Day celebrations.

Indoor & Martial Arts Games, held
at Turkmenistan-17. The three B Voc
Logistics Management students are
participating National, International
and University level competitions in
Taekwondo, Jujitsu, Judo etc.
The directions and guidance of Sri.
Haneefa K G helped them to achieve
their goals in the martial arts games.
Though these three students are
very much busy with their schedule,
they shows enthusiasm and attention
in their studies also. The Depart-
ment is strongly supporting them in
their sports career. Their friends in
the Department are the strong in-
spiration in their successful journey.
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 International Conference on Skill Development
T
he Department of Vocation-
al Studies, MES College,
Marampally in association
with Cochin University of Science and
Technology, DDU KAUSHAL Kendra
has organized the International Con-
ference on “Demographic Dividend:
Skill Development Challenges in
India” on 23rd March 2018. Confer-
ence Chairman and Principal, MES
College, Marampally, Dr. A. Biju
welcomed the gathering, followed by
the presidential address of Jb. M. A.
Mohammed, Chairman, MES College
Managing Committee. The conference
was officially inaugurated by Dr. P.
K. Abdul Aziz, former Vice Chancel-
lor, Cochin University of Science and
Technology. In his inaugural speech, he
addressed the key impressions on the
conference topic, India is growing tre-
mendously with producing most com-
petitive graduates for the world. But
India has the biggest challenge is that
inequality in the economic status of the
people. Though we are self-reliant in
so many fields like food production we
need to focus on making the graduates
skilled and employable.
Cochin University of Science and
Technology, DDU KAUSHAL Kendra
Director Prof. (Dr.) K. A. Zakkariya
states some significant elements on the
topic in his keynote address. According
to his viewpoints, India’s biggest chal-
lenge is Incredible India. Though the
opportunities for the more than 50%
of our younger population are huge,
we need the skilling process by the
Government should be properly imple-
mented.
Dr. Manzur Ali P. P., Coordinator, IQAC and Head of the Department of Biosci- should be implemented from the very
ences delivered a thought provoking felicitation address. The inaugural session was beginning of education.
ended with the thank you note by Conference Coordinator Smt. Meera Prathapan. Mr. The second technical session
Mohamed Ali Bin Hajha Mydin, CEO, Penang Skill Development Centre, Malay- was mesmerizing with two speakers,
sia has emphasized some crucial questions and challenges regarding the conference Dr. Alvin J. Williams, Professor &
discussion focus in his lecture. He imparted some notions regarding skill education Chair, Mitchell College of Business,
implemented in Malasysia and suggested methods can be implemented in Indian con- University of South Alabama, USA, and
text. Mr. Mohammed has talked about the transformation of manpower according Prof. (Dr.) P. S. Sreejith, Dean, Faculty
to the technological advancements. Convergence of skills, technology, manpower of Engineering, Cochin University of
should be the primary focus in the future education. This session was chaired by Dr. Science and Technology. With the cha-
George Joseph, Assistant Professor at Cochin University of Science & Technology risma and contributions of the speakers,
DDU KAUSHAL Kendra. the session has turn out to be a discus-
The first technical session was graced with the presence of two eminent speakers: sion platform for the areas like need
Prof. (Dr.) Mathew J. Manimala, Retired Professor, Indian Institute of Management, for India to enhance human capital
Bangalore and Ms. Sonia B. Aguliar, Assistant Professor, Fort Hays State University, development for technology led econo-
USA. The session on ‘Emerging Employment Scenario in India and Challenges in my as it is the fundamental resource we
Skill Education’ was chaired by Mrs. Smarty Mukundan, Assistant Professor at Co- have. India has to reinforce value adding
chin University of Science & Technology DDU KAUSHAL Kendra. The first session potential of higher education and need
communicated the subjects like skill education should be started from the very basic to initiate economic growth through
schooling. The main stream education and skilling should be synchronized. Soft skills technology, creativity and human capital
development. It is important to combine
human resources for India and especially Kerala. Quality in Technological ed-
ucation is an essential to level up the standards of education in India. System of
screening in higher education choice is also necessary. This session was chaired by
Dr. Renjini D., Associate Professor, Cochin University of Science and Technology,
DDU KAUSHAL Kendra.
This International conference on “Demographic Dividend: Skill Development
Challenges in India” discussed over the topics, Skill educational and Vocational
training should be implemented from the primary education itself and it should be
synchronized with main stream academics, convergence of future technology, skills
of younger generation and educators is necessary in the successful rendering of the
skill education in India and quality and value based education is necessary for India
for national development. The event provided a valuable opportunity for exchanging
national and international experiences on the main area of discussion and talk over
the future developments in the field.
Around 70 participants from different countries and different states of India,
including professors, research scholars, students and other academics together with
industry representatives had participated in this conference. The conference had cre-
ated a strong impact on the delegates regarding the soft skill challenges in India.The
conference has formulated an impression that this initiative will be a foundation for
many serious and objected oriented studies in this field and that will contribute to the
developmental activities of our country.
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 Pitura-Season 2, The Mega Painting Carnival

T
he Department has organized Pitura, the Mega Painting Carnival from February 5th
to 9th,2018. The carnival was inaugurated by College Principal Dr. A. Biju by paint-
ing a landscape. The Department has arranged the Carnival once before ans the suc-
cess last year inspired to organise the second season. The formal inaugural session was presided
over by head of the Department, Sri. Sam Kollannore U. Sri. Francis Xavier and Sri. Joseph
Deril, Staff Secretary, Muhammed Anaz and Muhammed Dhanish addressed the gathering.

The Carnival was organized at

the old library wing. Students from B
Voc Animation & Graphic Design and
other departments of college partici-
pated in the Carnival. Around hundred
paintings were created from the carnival. An orientation session was organized on 5th February
2018. The orientation class lead by Sri. K. M. Hassan, Dr. A. Biju and Sri. Jiljith K. inspired
students in formulating ideas, techniques and styles in painting. The session was informative and
encouraging for students. The following four days, students immersed in the pool of colours.
New ideas came up, new techniques and styles emerged, new air for the campus materialized for
a week. Students natural surroundings for their painting. Styles from realism to modernism were
implemented by students and teachers.

The paintings from the Carnival

exhibited in the students’ exhibi-
tion, MILAGRO-’18. The carnival
was real relaxation for the students
from the hectic academic schedule
and the energy gained from the
event made them contribute enthu-
siastically in their following works.

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 Research: Presentations & Publications
• Ms. Sreesubha P. has written a chapter on “Representation &
Interpretation of Christian Iconography in Gothic Films”- in the book
Writing Gothic: An Anthology of Critical Essays-edited by Dr. P.K
Babu &Dr. Sajid A. Latheef - Published on March 2017. ISBN-978-81-
926873-2-2 published by Publication Division, DGM MES Mampad
College.
• Ms. Sreesubha P presented a paper on “Illustration of Reli-
gious Imageries through Filmic Language and the their impact on
Contemporary Kerala Culture”- UGC National Seminar on Visual
Politics & Contemporary Culture: Ideology Representation and Nar-
rative Space at Centric for Comparative Literature, Sreesankarachataya
University of Sanskrit, Kalady on 5th, 6th & 7th April 2017
• Thirty Seven Students of B.Voc. Animation & Graphic Design
attended the Three Day National Seminar on ‘Visual Politics and Con-
temporary Culture: Ideology, Representation and Narrative Space orga-
nized Centre for Comparative Literature, Sree Sankaracharya Univer-
sity of Sanskrit Kalady, on 5th, 6th & 7th April 2017
• Ms. Sharika B presented a paper with titled MUDRA BANK:
An effective tool for economic development in the National Sem-
inar on Innovation in Financial Sector - Products and Services at
Naipunnya Institute of Management And Information Technology on
21st November 2017
• Ms. Neenu Joseph presented a paper on JAM (Jan Dhan, Aadhar, Mo-
bile Numbers) - A step to Financial Revolution in India in the National
Seminar on Innovation in Financial Sector - Products and Services at
Naipunnya Institute of Management And Information Technology on
21st November 2017.
• Five students of II Year B Voc Logistics Management attended
National Seminar on Financial Sector - Products and Servicesat
Naipunnya Institute of Management And Information Technology on
21st November 2017
• Four students of III Year B Voc Logistics Management, Fifteen stu-
dents of II Year B Voc Logistics Management and three students of I
Year B Voc Animation & Graphic Design attended KSHEC sponsored
International Conference on Changing Financial Scenario in India at
MES Asmabi College, Kodungallur on 20th, 21st and 22nd December
2017.
• Ms. Sreesubha P. presented a paper on “The growth of Religious
Culture vested on Iconography - A Christian Perspective”-Nation-
al Seminar on Cultural Studies organized by Department of English,
Malankara Catholic College, Mariagiri Kanyakumari, in collabora-
tion with Association for Cultural and Scientific Research (ACSR),
Thrissur on 5th January 2018.
• Kiran K Reji, Nikhil Benny, Fathima K Salim and Sahla K A of II Year
B Voc Logistics Management presented paper in ICSSR Sponsored
National Conference on Digital Economy: Challenges and Opportuni-
ties, MES College, Marampally, on 23rd & 24th January2018
• Ms. Meera Prathapan presented a paper on ‘A comparative analysis
of Tourism websites of Kerala using AIDA Model’ in the National
Conference NEW- AGE MARKETING on 14th March,2018.

Two Day Workshop on Soft Skill and Career Development

new knowledge in their field. Mr. Suresh Babu handled the afternoon ses-
sionfor B Voc Animation & Graphic Design. The session discussed on the
career opportunities in Animation. The session was highly informative and
interactive.
Morning session of career guidance for B Voc Logistics Management
students was handled by Mr.Onassis Lazar. The experiences shared by the
speaker created an inspiration among students. The afternoon session was
handled by Mr.Subeesh A.P. The vibrant deliverance of speaker make the ses-
sion interactive.
On 26th, session on Soft Skill Development were conducted and morning
and afternoon session were mentored byMr.Venkitachalm and Dr. V. Mohan-
das respectively. The sessions were highly interactive and had great impact
on students in the development of their communicative and soft skills. The
workshop received a good feedback from students.

T
he Department has organized two day workshop on Soft skill and
Career Development on September 25th and 26th, 2017. This work-
shop was inaugurated by the Head of the Department Mr.Sam Kol-
lannore at the New Block of the College. Dr. Manzur Ali P. P., IQAC Coor-
dinator, Sri. Joseph Deril, Staff Secretary, and Muhammed Anaz adressed the
gathering. As new generation course students of both courses need proper ori-
entation in Career choice. On 25th, career guidance programme was arranged
at the Seminar Hall of main block for B Voc Animation & Graphic Design
and at the Conference Hall, New Block for B Voc Logistics Management.
Morning sessions for B Voc Animation and Graphic Design students were
handled by Mr.Aneesh S. J., Assistant Professor in Designing and Freelance
Photographer and Designer. The first session covered the career opportunities
in Graphic Design field. The session provided students with information and

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 Karakausala Patana Kalari

and the friendly workshop style by Sri. Parameswaran Kallur. More over the
craft making using natural materials, he introduced some techniques in making
sound effects from natural substances.

The workshop became lively as Sri. Parameswaran included some Malay-

alam poem recitals and made the students to repeatedly recite the poems. Apart
from students of B Voc Animation & Graphic Design and B Voc Logistics
Management, students of other Departments and teachers and Principal active-
ly participated in the programme. Be part of the nature through the caft making
and enjoying the workshop in outdoor was a new experience for the campus.

T
he workshop on Craft making, Karakausala Patana Kalari, or-
ganized by the Department was inaugurated and handled by Sri.
Sakalakala Parameswaran Kallur on 23rd January 2018. The
inaugural session was presided over by Sri. Sam Kollannore, Head of the
Department. Smt. Meettu S. Lal, Sri. Muhammed Dhanish, Sri. Muhammed
Anaz, Sri. Muhammed Afsal, Smt. Rehana P. A. and Sri. Rajesh M. R.
adressed the gathering.The workshop was arranged open air at the College
ground. The craft making using natural materials is very much informative
and creative.

Sakalakala Parameswaran is a ecologist in terms of his efforts in making

use of natural materials for craft making and decoration purposes. He used
palm leaves, Banana Blossoms, vegetables like carrots and beetroots etc.
were used for making decorations. Students enjoyed the outdoor atmosphere

Awards Wall painting by Students

&
Recognitions

• Smt. Sreesubha Suresh

acquired MA in History
from Mahatma Gandhi
University, Kottayam
in 2018.

• Smt. Sharika B chaired

a session of Seminar
on Logistics at Alber-
tian Knowledge Sum-
mit conducted at St.

S
Albert’s College,
Ernakulam. tudents of B Voc Animation & Graphic Design students fulfilled a long cherished
dream of painting a wall in November 2017. When they got the approval for the
• Sri. Rajesh M. R. acted
same, they were enthusiastic to impart their skill on painting. Those who were
as the Coach & Referee
not skilled in painting helped to maintain wall. Then three dedicated and talented students
of the College Kho
of third year B Voc Animation & Graphic Design, Ms. Archana, Ms. Suramya and Mr.
Kho Team (Both Boys
Ijas P. M. with the gudance of faculty member Sri. Jiljith K. fulfilled the dream. The task
and Girls team) for
was risky and time consuming, but they manage to finish the same within two weeks. The
M.G. University in-
original design was done by Mrs. Sreesubha Suresh. The painting was unveiled by Dr. A.
tercollegiate Kho Kho
Biju, Principal, MES College, Marampally in the presence of Sri. Murugan R., Sri. Sam
Tournament 2017-
Kollannore, Dr. Manzur Ali P. P., faculties and students of the Department.
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 World Animation Day Observance and
Workshop on Claymation

W
orld Animation Day was observed by the
Department. As part of the celebrations,
a workshop on Claymation and painting
and drawing competition for Higher Secondary Students.
Prakriti were organized. The official inauguration was done
by Sri. M. T. Jayalal, Academy Award winning Sculptor.
The function was presided over by Dr. A. Biju, Principal.
Sri. Sam Kollannore welcomed the gathering. Students of
our department, who represented India and their coach Sri.
Haneefa K. G. were honoured in the function. Dr. Manzur
Ali P. P., Sri. Haneefa K. G., Sri. Muhammed Afsal and Sri.
Rajesh M. R. addressed the gathering.
The workshop was on Claymation is a new venture in
the campus. Students were trained in Plasticine which is
used to make clay sculptures for animation. Students got
good opportunity to get acquinted with a new technique in
their field. Students were very much enthusiastic to engage
in the sculpting process. For the workshop, students were
given prior classes on script writing and story develop-
ment. They were asked to formulate a story group wise and
write a script on that. The script was used as the reference
to make characters in clay. Prakriti, a competition on drawing and painting was
held along with Claymation workshop. The competition
was organized for higher secondary school students. Around
twenty students participated for each subject. Nature was the
theme for painting competion and My Village was the topic
for drawing competition. The students from various higher
secondary schools could get to know about the college and
new courses like ours.
Workshop on Claymation was a real inspiration for the
students to work with clay. The workshop is intended to
benefit for the second year students of B Voc Animation &
Graphic Design to impart in their curriculum of Animation
Techniques. From the feedback collected from students, the
session was very much informative and they got benefitted
from the class.

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Students’ Participation in
Various Clubs

S
tudents of Vocational Studies De-
partment have their involvement
and active participation in various
clubs within our college campus. Sri. Mu-
hammed Afsal is acting as the Secretary of
Vocational Studies Association. Around ten
students represents women cell, more than
twenty students in nature club and many oth-
ers in other clubs also.
Glen Correya and Rajesh K. G. of third
year B Voc Logistics Management, Stephen
Antony and Abhinandh Mohan of Second
year B Voc Logistics Management and Athi-
ra K. R. of second year B Voc Animation &
Graphic Design are representing NCC.
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 Students’ Participation in Extra Curricular Activities
Student Participation in Various Arts Events

Sl. No Name of the Event Position 22 Keerthana N. K. Kerala State Kurash Junior Silver
Championship
Student
23 Keerthana N. K 2018 National Junior Ju-jisthu Gold
1 Mohammed Uvais MG University Youth First
Championship-Fighting System
Festival – Kolkali
24 Keerthana N. K 2018 National Junior Ju-jisthu Gold
2 Fahad P.M MG University Youth First
Championship-Show Duo
Festival - Duff Muttu
25 Keerthana N. K 2018 National Junior Ju-jisthu Silver
3 Nikhil Benny College Youth Festival-Ar- First
Championship-No-Gi
abic Recitation
26 Keerthana N. K 2018 National Junior Ju-jisthu Silver
4 Abhinadh Mohan College Youth Festi- Second
Championship- Mix Duo
val-Light Music
27 Keerthana N. K 2018 National Junior Ju-jisthu Bronze
5 Mohammed Shalin College Youth Festi- First
Championship- Ne-Waza
val-Group Mappila Pattu
28 Keerthana N. K Kerala State Wrestling Cham- Participation
6 Mohammed Muhsin. College Youth Festival- First
pionship
Group Mappila Pattu
29 Shanila K V 5th Asian Indoor &Martial Arts Participation
7 Muhammed Illiyas College Youth Festival- First
Games, held at Turkmenistan-17
Group Mappila Pattu
30 Shanila K V All India Inter University Judo Participation
8 Abdul Razak College Youth Festival- First
Championship held at Tilak,Ma-
Group Mappila Pattu
harashtra
9 Sahil Jamal. College Youth Festival- First
31 Shanila K V MG University Judo Champi- Gold
Group Mappila Pattu
onship
Student Participation in Various Sports Events 32 Shanila K V MG University Wrestling Cham- Gold
pionship
Sl. No Name of the Event Position 33 Shanila K V 39th Kerala State Junior wrestling Bronze
Student Championship
1 Arsha V M 5th Asian Indoor &Martial Arts Participation 34 Shanila K V Kerala State Kurash Champion- Silver
Games, held at Turkmenistan-17 ship Junior
2 Arsha V M All India Interuniversity Taekwonda, Participation 35 Shanila K V Kerala State Senior Kurash Silver
held at Amritsar-18 Championship
3 Arsha V. M. MG University Taekwondo Cham- Gold 36 Shanila K V 2018 National Junior Ju-jisthu Gold
pionship Championship-Fighting System
4 Arsha V. M.. MG University Wrestling Cham- Bronze 37 Shanila K V 2018 National Junior Ju-jisthu Gold
pionship Championship-Show Duo
5 Arsha V. M.. MG University Judo Championship Silver 38 Shanila K V 2018 National Junior Ju-jisthu Silver
Championship-No-Gi
6 Arsha V. M.. All Kerala State wrestling Junior Bronze
39 Shanila K V 2018 National Junior Ju-jisthu Silver
7 Arsha V. M.. All Kerala State Taekwondo Junior Bronze Championship- Mix Duo
8 Arsha V. M.. State Junior Taekwondo poomsae Bronze 40 Shanila K V 2018 National Junior Ju-jisthu Bronze
Championship Championship- Ne-Waza
9 Arsha V. M.. State Senior Taekwondo poomsae Bronze 41 Shanila K V Kerala State Wrestling Cham- Participation
Championship pionship
10 Arsha V. M.. Junior National Ju-Jitsu -Fighting Gold 42 Shuthinraj. Ernakulam District Kho-Kho Third
Championship Championship
11 Arsha V. M.. Junior National Ju-Jitsu –Ne-Waza Silver 43 Huriarath Jafar Ernakulam District Kho-Kho Third
Championship Championship
12 Arsha V. M.. National Ju-Jitsu Champion- Gold 44 Abhinanadh Mohan Ernakulam District Kho-Kho Third
ship-Showano Championship
13 Arsha V. M.. All Kerala State Kurash Champion- Silver 45 Glen Correya South Zone National Taekwondo Participation
ship Junior Championship
14 Arsha V. M. All Kerala State Kurash Senior Silver 46 Glen Correya Ernakulam District Taekwondo Gold
Championship Championship, Kollencherry
15 Keerthana N. K. 5th Asian Indoor &Martial Arts Participation 47 Shuthinraj. Kerala State Kho-Championship Participation
Games, held at Turkmenistan-17
48 Shuthinraj. MG University Intercollegiate Fourth
16 Keerthana N. K. Interuniversity Taekwonda Champi- Gold Championship
onship-17
49 Huriarath Jafar MG University Intercollegiate Fourth
17 Keerthana N. K. Interuniversity Judo Champion- Bronze Championship
ship-17
50 Abhinanadh Mohan MG University Intercollegiate Fourth
18 Keerthana N. K. All India Interuniversity Taekwonda, Participation Championship
held at Amritsar-18
51 Tharun Kumar College Sports Meet- High Jump, First
19 Keerthana N. K. Kerala State Taekwondo poomsae Bronze 5000 Mtr Race, 1500 Mtr race
Championship
52 Mohammed Sha College Sports Meet - Shot put Second
20 Keerthana N. K. Interuniversity Wrestling Champi- Bronze
onship-17 53 Dilshad Khan College Sports Meet - Shot put Third
21 Keerthana N. K. Kerala State Kurash senior Cham- Gold 54 Abhinandh College Sports Meet - Cross Third
pionship Mohan Country
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 Contribution to eco friendly activities

T
he department used eco friendly materials for decora-
tion during the conduction of National Seminars and
other activities. Posters for Departmental programs
were made of ‘cotton cloth’ and ‘Panambe’ instead of Plastic flex.
Provided Energy conservation stickers all over the colleges for
initiating conservation of water and power. Environmental Day
was celebrated by the Department and planted trees by students
and teachers. MoU has been signed with the Department of Bio-
sciences for developing the video documentary on ‘Mazhathulli
Sambaranam’.

ONE DAY ACRYLIC PAINTING

WORKSHOP AT OBERON MALL

T
he Department has organized one day Acrylic painting work-
shop at Oberon Mall. Sri.Mohammed M A (MD, Oberon
Mall, Edappally) inaugurated the Workshop, on 30th De-
cember 2017 which was presided over by Dr. A Biju, (Principal, MES
College, Marampally). Artist Asif Ali Komu, (Director, Chithra Chandha
Project) welcomed the gathering. Sri.Sam Kollannoor U, (Head of the
Dept. of Vocational Studies), Artist Jimmy Mathew, Kottayam, and Artist
Kannan Chithralaya, Trissur and Ms. Arya V V, (Students Coordinator,
Department of vocational Studies, MES College, Marampally) adressed
the gathering. Acrylic Painting Workshop was counducted by Sri. Rajesh
M R, Tutor, Department of Vocational Studies. Youngsters from various
places and from various institutions participated in the workshop.

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 Intercollegiate Animation, Cartoon, Caricature Workshop
Cartoon and Caricature drawing. Along with that he also in-
troduced how animation can be created in caricature drawings
easily.
The workshop provided the students to experiment with
anything comes under their observance. The method of cari-
caturing a person, how to emphasize special features etc. were
discussed elaborately. The students were given exercises and
corrected them within the workshop time period itself. Around
seventy students and more than twenty five staff members got
benefitted from the workshop.

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An
Intercollegiate workshop on Animation,
Cartoon and Caricture was organized by
the Department on 1st February 2018. Sri.
Badhusha who is commonly known as Cartoonman inaugu-
rated the workshop which was presided over by Dr. A. Biju,
Principal, MES College, marampally. The workshop was
mentored by Sri. Badhusha, Vice Chairman, Kerala Cartoon
Academy and Artist Sri. K. M. Hassan.The Inaugural session
was blessed with the presence of Dr. manzur Ali P. P, IQAC
Coordinator, Sri. Murugan R., Sri. Sam Kollannore and stu-
dents from various institutions.
The workshop handled training in cartoon and caricature
drawing intraditional methods. Students and teachers and
non teaching staff including Principal actively participated
in the programme. The second session was handled by Sri.
Badhusha. The session dealt with inclusion of softwares in

Artis Diseno - A Students’ Innovative processes adopted by the

StudioVenture Department
• Efforts are taken to invite experts from industries and other institutions
to handle subjects
• Make use of experienced internal faculties to deliver specialized sub-
jects
• Activity Oriented Classes (AOC) is the theme developed by our de-
partment and has been approved by Mahatma Gandhi University (See
the MG University curriculum for B.Voc. Animation & Graphic De-
sign programme)
• Industrial exposure through Internships and Industrial Visits
• - B.Voc. Animation students do their internships at : Zillion info solu-
tions-Kochi, mdesign-Kochi, Kites software’s Pvt. Ltd-Ernakulam,
Neospark-Perumbavoor etc.
• - B.Voc. Logistics students do their internships at Falcon, Rapid Freight

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Services, Kerala State Industrial Enterprises, Cochin Port Trust, Co-
chin Shipyard etc.
rtis Diseno is a studio venture by our students. Revenues • The students visited various industries to enhance their knowledge and
has been generated through in-house project works done skills
viz Photography, Videography and Design of Brochures/
• In association with Kerala Saksharatha Mission developing a video
Banners/Certificates under the banner ‘Artis Diseno’ and the amount has
Tutorial for Migrant workers in Kerala.
been utilized for association activities and as registration fee for the students
• The classrooms are equipped with tables of modified dimension in or-
for attending professional intercollegiate competitions. Nikhil Maheshan, III
der for the students to use their laptops and for the ease of placing
Year B Voc Animation & Graphic Design is doing the Recording and Audio
drawing sheets. Additional plug points are also incorporated.
editing for College Radio ‘Rhythm’. Students with high proficiency has been
selected and given additional project works in graphic design video editing • Film screening for B.Voc. Animation students done on a frequent basis.
etc. These students used to complete the additional works during the Satur-
days and Sundays. Many of the advanced learners undertook outdoor works
and they have monetary benefits too.
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 The team Vocational Studies.......
Mrs. Neenu Joseph
Mrs. Sreesubha Suresh
Mrs. Sharika B.
Mrs. Sajana K. Mohammed
Mrs. Rehana K. A.
Mrs. Meera Prathapan
Mr. Jiljith K.
Mr. Francis Xavier
Mr. Rajesh M. R.
Mrs. Najumunnisa K. U.
&
Our Dear Students

Our mentor & Guide

Sri. Sam Kollannore U.

Our Beloved Patron

Dr. A. Biju

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Published by HOD, Department of Vocational Studies; Staff Editor: Sreesubha Suresh; Student Editor: Ijas P. M.