DRISHTI Student Club – Capturing Moments, Creating Stories
Introduction
At Puran Murti Vidyapeeth, the DRISHTI Student Club stands as a vibrant platform for students passionate about photography, videography, and creative digital expression. Founded with the vision of nurturing visual storytellers, DRISHTI empowers students to capture the essence of college life, academic events, and social initiatives through their lenses. The club is a hub of innovation, creativity, and collaboration where students learn to see the world differently — through “Drishti”, meaning vision.
The DRISHTI Student Club is more than just a photography and reels club — it is a creative family that captures not only images but also emotions, ideas, and memories. By blending art with technology, DRISHTI continues to play a pivotal role in portraying the spirit, achievements, and vibrancy of Puran Murti Vidyapeeth to the world.
Purpose of the Club
The DRISHTI Student Club serves multiple educational and creative objectives:
- Creative Expression: To encourage students to express their perspectives, emotions, and ideas through photography and reels creation.
- Skill Development: To develop technical proficiency in photography, videography, editing, and digital storytelling.
- Documentation: To chronicle the journey of Puran Murti Vidyapeeth by covering institutional events, cultural festivals, seminars, sports meets, and social outreach programs.
- Professional Exposure: To prepare students for careers in media, communication, and digital marketing through practical experience and workshops.
- Community Building: To bring together students with shared interests and foster teamwork, innovation, and artistic collaboration.
- Brand Enhancement: To contribute to the college digital presence through aesthetically curated visuals for social media and publications.
DRISHTI - Student Club
DRISHTI operates under the guidance of the Dean Academics and is coordinated by faculty mentors from the Media and Communication Cell. It comprises enthusiastic student members from diverse academic streams who share a passion for visual art and digital creativity.
The club maintains a structured hierarchy with positions such as:
- In charge: Oversee club operations and planning.
- Creative Heads: Manage content themes, event coverage, and reel ideation.
- Photography & Videography Leads: Handle technical execution during shoots.
- Editing & Post-Production Team: Curate, edit, and design final outputs for digital sharing.
- Social Media Coordinators: Publish and promote club content across official platforms.
The club ensures every member gains exposure to both artistic and technical dimensions of visual media, fostering leadership and teamwork skills.
Major Activities and Initiatives
Throughout the academic year, DRISHTI organizes and participates in various activities that blend learning, creativity, and engagement:
- College Event Coverage:
- Documentation of institutional events such as orientation programs, annual fests, convocation ceremonies, technical exhibitions, and sports meets.
- Capturing candid and formal moments that reflect the vibrancy of College life.
- Reel-Making Challenges and Campaigns:
- Creative short video campaigns highlighting themes like Clean college Drive, Cultural Diversity, Innovation Week, Teachers’ Day, and Youth Day.
- Student-led initiatives for Instagram and YouTube reels promoting Puran Murti’s brand identity.
- Photography Exhibitions:
- Annual exhibitions showcasing students’ best works under themes such as Nature and Technology, College Chronicles, and Faces of Puran Murti.
- Opportunities for peer recognition and artistic appreciation.
- Workshops and Training Sessions:
- Hands-on workshops on camera handling, composition, lighting, video editing, and drone photography.
- Sessions led by professional photographers and media experts to enrich student learning.
- Competitions and Collaborations:
- Inter-departmental and inter-college photography contests.
- Collaborative projects with other student clubs (e.g., cultural, innovation, and sports clubs) for media coverage.
- Digital Media Contributions:
- Managing the official social media handles showcasing college updates through visuals and reels.
- Supporting college newsletters, websites, and prospectus with high-quality photographs and creative visuals.
Impact and Outcomes
Through its continuous activities, the DRISHTI Student Club has:
- Enhanced the digital presence and branding of Puran Murti Vidyapeeth.
- Cultivated student photographers and content creators capable of professional-level output.
- Strengthened teamwork, communication, and leadership qualities among its members.
- Encouraged a culture of creativity and innovation across the student community.