Photography Programme at National Bal Bhavan
Photography & videography skills
A year-round photography and videography activity for children at National Bal Bhavan, New Delhi, covering camera skills, darkroom work and video production.
Mode
In-Person
Fee
₹200
Participation format
Individual
Duration
Year-round activity for enrolled members
Eligibility
Open to National Bal Bhavan members aged 5 to 16 years. The activity is conducted in person at the New Delhi campus and requires annual membership to participate.
- Age range
- 5 to 16 years
- Eligibility region
- Available nationwide across India
See if your child qualifies.
Benefits
- Hands-on training in still photography and videography
- Use of camera and darkroom facilities at the centre
- Learning composition, framing and photo presentation
- Opportunity to take part in photo exhibitions and excursions
Skills your child builds
Key dates
- Enrollment
- Open all year
National Bal Bhavan, New Delhi, Delhi
How to apply
- 1Obtain National Bal Bhavan membership at the membership section
- 2Enrol in the photography activity unit on the campus
Fees and financial support
Fee details
Participation is covered by the annual National Bal Bhavan membership fee of INR 200. Membership is free for children from economically weaker sections, SC and ST categories, and children with disabilities.
Financial support
Membership is free for children from economically weaker sections, SC and ST categories, and children with disabilities.
About this opportunity
Photography is one of the established creative activity units at National Bal Bhavan, the Government of India institution for children's creativity in New Delhi. It is open to enrolled members and runs through the year rather than as a one-time event.
The activity covers both still photography and videography, taking children through camera handling and functions, focusing and exposure, and the selection and use of film and filters. Learners also work in the darkroom on film processing, contact sheets and enlargement.
Beyond technique, the unit develops composition, subject selection and framing, and guides children to mount and display their work, culminating in complete photo exhibitions. Video scripting, shooting, editing, sound and audio-visual presentation are also covered.
Field excursions form a regular part of the activity, giving young photographers the chance to practise outdoors. The programme aims to introduce photography and videography as creative pursuits and potential vocations for children.
Academic details
Difficulty: Beginner
What's covered
An introductory photography and videography curriculum covering camera handling, focusing and exposure, film and filters, darkroom processing, contact sheets and enlargement, composition and framing, mounting and exhibiting work, and video scripting, shooting, editing and audio-visual presentation, with regular field excursions.
Frequently asked questions
Is photography a year-round activity or only during summer programmes?
Photography is a year-round activity unit for enrolled members, separate from National Bal Bhavan's seasonal programmes. Children enrol through membership and attend during the year.
What does a child need to join the photography unit?
A child needs National Bal Bhavan membership, which carries an annual fee of INR 200 and is free for children from EWS, SC and ST categories and children with disabilities.
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