Chanakya Studios

The faculty/instructor will take on the role of a facilitator rather than a typical teacher. Faculty and students co-create the knowledge/learning. Discussions, dialogues, interaction, projects are key pedagogical/andragogical approaches to learning in studio classroom. There will be very few lectures by the designated instructor/faculty. In addition, or in place of faculty lecture, there could be invited expert lectures.

Learning through collaboration is the core of the studio courses. Students work in teams, groups to learn. Activities designed will generally emphasize collaborative and cooperative learning. Instructor/faculty should consciously promote peer learning.

Exchange of information and ideas between and among students within a group and among groups is said to create and expand knowledge/learning base.

The Course is completely driven by students. Responsibility for learning is predominantly placed on the students rather than on the faculty.

The studio course is offered over six days, wherein the last day is meant for students exhibits, expo, presentation, evaluation. Unlike the 40-90 minutes teaching hours, studio course teaching hours are extended for a whole day with intermittent breaks.

Group work and beyond class hours work are encouraged. The studio course calls for students’ participation. Therefore, it is very important for instructor/faculty to ensure that all students actively participate in the group work, project, activities, idea brainstorming, presentation etc., for immersive learning outcomes.

In the absence of a problem,the instructor can come up with projectswith specific learning objectives, especially for subjects/disciplines falling under the humanities and social sciences.