Embrace your passion for Photography
B.A.(Hons.) Photography
a mirror with a memory”
Welcome to MGM University Department of Photography
MGM University in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, established by the revered Mahatma Gandhi Mission Trust, a pioneer with 37 years of excellence in education, research, and service, is now a self- financed State University, approved by Government of Maharashtra, with the passing of MGM University Act 2019. It has the 2(f) status of the University Grants Commission (UGC) of India.
Setting a glowing milestone in the higher education history of Maharashtra, it’s birth amid the world celebrations of the 150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, in 2019, marks an auspicious beginning for MGM University.
Providing opportunities for affordable, high-quality education is the College of Journalism and Mass Communication, a constituent of MGM University. Established in 1993, perhaps the first academic program in Journalism in the region, that has had a remarkable track record of producing media professionals, anchored in ethical beliefs and practices.
Keeping in pace with the emerging media industry needs the College has developed UG, PG, Diploma, and Short Programs for Admission. The ambits of programs include Journalism, Filmmaking, Photography, Dramatics, and several other areas in Mass Communication.
MGM University Department of Photography
Department of Photography at MGM University is persistently redefining the medium of photography by preparing them in a systematic and methodical way. Our renowned faculty and diverse curriculum encourage students for various experiments in their work.
Programs are designed in such a way that they cover the fundamentals of various genres of photography viz. portrait, landscapes, wild-life, table-top photography, nature, sports, and photojournalism, and so on. We offer a permutation of theory and practical classes to provide in-depth knowledge of Photography through the aesthetic and intellectual development of students.
Faculty at MGM University Department of Photography aims to nurture students on how to implement theoretical knowledge into real-world practice. In a conducive learning environment, with the objective of imparting visual skills and fostering the minds of students, we try to build up a student as an artist with photography as the core of education. The student is encouraged to transform the idea into photography work and look at it critically.
Why choose MGM University Dept. of Photography?
- We augment to cater to the passion for artistic aspirants.
- Our Programs are designed from Elementary to Advanced Courses
- Highly professional studio and equipment set up for the students
- Special Seminars, Workshops & Guest Lectures for students
- Structured academic theory, practical and demonstrations along with classroom teaching assure comprehensive growth of the aspirants.
Dean’s Message:
“A learning curve is essential to growth”
Dear young friends, MGM University DOP aims attention at achieving its goal of helping the learners gain both practical knowledge along with applied skills, for making the diversification by nurturing personal as well as professional growth and to acquire progressive career advancement as a determined professional and leader in their careers. Following the vision set, experienced faculties, skilled supporting staff, and state of the art infrastructure and studios are provided so as to groom the student as an absolute professional.
You will have a great time in the MGM family!
Dr.Rekha Shelke,
Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences & Humanities
HOD’s Message:
“MGM University Department of Photography has been initiated with an experience of 25 years in Mass Communication & Journalism to cater the visual creativity of students. The institute has endowed the society with numerous media professionals in diverse media disciplines. At MGM Department of Photography, we set our heart to shape young and budding aspirants who have a passionate perspective for Photography as a career or leisure pursuit. Photography speaks when words are unable to explain hence our venture is to open new doors of limitless opportunities in the artistic world of Photography”.
Baiju Patil, HOD,
MGM University Dept of Photography
Our Skilled Instructors
Rajesh Bedi
Baiju Patil
Vivek Ranade
Nayan Khanolkar
Baba Patel
Students Testimonial
Somesh Jagdhane
Trips to outdoor shooting locations are very helpful; we get to learn many things from spontaneous on-field situations.
Prathmesh Shewale
Photography is a skill-based profession and the MGM Department of Photography with its high-tech infrastructure has made my learning experience even more exciting.
Nishant Chouthmal
Learning photography from Baiju Sir – an internationally renowned celebrity photographer ensures guaranteed success in this profession. The faculty members are very cooperative, learning from them is great fun.
Sukanya Hiwarde
Photography being a skill-based profession requires a lot of practical training. 80% of our curriculum is practical oriented which helps us to enhance our skills more and more each day.
Recent Update HOD Baiju Patil with Rajesh Tope Health Minister of Maharashtra
