Studio 11
Wild Frames
Natural History & Wildlife Photography
Six days of photography as storytelling, observation, and environmental inquiry — with field-driven learning.
When
20–25 July 2026
Six full days · 10am–5pm
Where
Chanakya university Global Campus
Devanahalli, Bengaluru
You earn
2 Credits
Certificate of Completion
Open to
All Students
UG, PG, PhD across schools + external participants
What you’ll do
This is a 6-day immersive introduction to natural history and wildlife photography through experiential, field-driven learning. The course positions photography not merely as a technical skill, but as a medium for storytelling, observation, and environmental inquiry. You’ll define your own themes and co-create knowledge through exploration, with the instructor acting as a mentor guiding inquiry.
What you’ll cover
- Introduction to natural history and wildlife photography
- Basic photography techniques
- The science of wildlife
- Advanced wildlife photography
- Environmental awareness and conservation
- Portfolio development and project work
- Career paths and future opportunities
- Fieldwork and practical training (8 hours)
- Nature walks and safaris (10 hours of field photography)
Total course time: 30 hours across 6 days.
What you’ll make
Each team will create a Photo Story or Visual Narrative Series, presented as a digital or physical exhibit on the final day.
Your six days
| Mon | Foundation & framing — introduction, team formation, theme selection. |
| Tue–Thu | Deep work & iteration — field immersion, photography, peer reviews. |
| Fri | Refinement — editing, sequencing, presentation preparation. |
| Sat | Showcase — final presentations and evaluations. |
How you’ll be assessed
| 20% | Process & participation |
| 25% | Field work & iteration |
| 15% | Peer review |
| 40% | Final project |
Your instructor
Team Parikrama
Team Parikrama, co-founded by Dhiraj Sharma — a community-driven initiative built around travel, cycling, storytelling, nature, and experiential learning. Over the years, Team Parikrama has been curating unique journeys and outdoor experiences across India, with a strong focus on connecting people to landscapes, culture, conservation, and mindful exploration.
Our work ranges from organizing long-distance cycling expeditions such as the Tour of Andaman, adventure-based learning experiences, community rides, and travel storytelling projects, to creating immersive opportunities for people to understand nature beyond classrooms.
At Team Parikrama, we strongly believe that nature and wildlife photography are not just creative skills, but powerful tools for observation, conservation, patience, and storytelling. Through this course on Natural History & Wildlife Photography, we aim to introduce participants to the fundamentals of understanding ecosystems, reading landscapes, documenting wildlife ethically, and visually narrating stories from the natural world.
Registration open
Questions about a Studio?
Reach out to the Studios Coordinator. Happy to talk through any of the courses, what to expect day-to-day, or whether a particular Studio fits where you are in your learning right now.
Studios Coordinator
Anand K Sharma
cu.studios@chanakyauniversity.edu.in
+91 88930 33233
Campus
Chanakya University Global Campus
NH-648, Haraluru–Polanahalli
Near Kempegowda Intl. Airport
Devanahalli, Bengaluru — 562165