Peer Workshop on “PHOTOSHOP”
Photoshop is a powerful image editing and manipulation tool used by photographers, graphic designers, and digital artists to create and edit digital images. Keeping this in mind, The Skill Elevation Club of the Department of Computer Science & Applications of S.A College of Arts & Science organized a peer workshop on “PHOTOSHOP” on 27th February 2023 in Ground Floor CG Lab.
The resource person was Mr.S.L.Praveen, student of III B.Sc. Computer Science, S.A.College of Arts & Science.
Objectives:
The primary objective of this workshop is to provide training on Adobe Photoshop software to the students and to demonstrate how to use the techniques to create stunning digital artwork.
Methodology:
The workshop was held in Computer Graphics Lab on 27-02-2023 at 10 am. The workshop was conducted by Mr.S.L.Praveen, student of III B.Sc. Computer Science who provided lectures and demonstrations on techniques such as digital compositing, photo manipulation, and text effects.
Participants were provided with access to online tutorials, sample files, and projects for hands-on practice.
Participants:
The workshop was attended by 42 participants who never had any experience with Adobe Photoshop and were looking to gain new knowledge and develop their skills.
Content:
The workshop covered the following topics:
- Digital compositing techniques
- Layers, masks, filters, and tools.
- Cropping, resizing, color correction and retouching.
- Photo manipulation techniques
- Advanced selection and masking techniques
- Advanced color correction and adjustment techniques
- Advanced text effects
- Advanced blending modes and filters
The instructor provided hands-on practice sessions after each topic to reinforce the concepts learned. Participants were also encouraged to ask questions and seek clarification on any doubts they had.
Outcome:
The participants gained a deeper understanding of Adobe Photoshop and its features. They were able to create stunning digital artwork using the techniques they learned during the workshop. Participants appreciated the hands-on practice sessions and found the workshop engaging and informative.
Conclusion:
The Peer Workshop on Adobe Photoshop Workshop was successful in achieving its objectives of providing training on Adobe Photoshop software and demonstrating how to use the techniques to create stunning digital artwork. The workshop was well-received by the participants, and they left with a deeper understanding of Adobe Photoshop and its capabilities.
Orientation Session “IMPORTANCE OF MICROSOFT CERTIFICATIONS”
The Department of Computer Science of S.A College of Arts & Science organized an orientation session on “IMPORTANCE OF MICROSOFT CERTIFICATIONS” on 16th September 2022 in Computer Graphics lab.
The resource person was Mr.B.Thangapandian, CEO, CertifyTN, Certiport, India.
Around 75 students of BCA and B.Sc. Computer Science attended the session.
Mr.P.Chandrasekar, Head, Department of Computer Science welcomed the gathering and introduced the guest to the gathering.
The Programme began with the introductory session by the Guest. He highlighted on what is really lagging in our students and what the industry expects from the students.
He illustrated the use of macros in Excel with various examples. Then he explained various situations where students struggled in facing interviews and pointed the importance of specifying the objectives in the resume.
He asked the students to be careful in entering the technical knowledge in the resume.
Later he explained about various certification courses offered by Microsoft and the value of each and every certificate.
Finally, the session ended with vote of thanks given by Mr.Snehan Tony James from III-year BCA.
Awareness Session on “DIGITAL GUARDIAN”
The Department of Computer Science of S.A College of Arts & Science, organized an Awareness Session on Digital Guardian on 2nd September 2022 in St. George Arts and Science College located in Shenoy Nagar, Chennai.
Ms. Pavithra G from III BSc.CS welcomed the gathering and introduced the Student Speakers Ms. Rajeswarii Janavikulam of III BCA and Mr. Zubair Ahmed of III BSc.CS to the gathering.
The Programme began with the introductory session by Ms. Rajeswarii Janavikulam. She highlighted about Cyber Space and also she created an awareness for Women Safety on Internet like Cyber Bullying, Cyber Stalking, Sexting, Child Pornography, Women Safety tips on Internet.
Next Mr. Zubair Ahmed emphasized about Cybercrimes and gave a practical demonstration about Hacking, Phishing, Financial Fraud, Shoulder Surfing. Lastly he concluded how to file a complaint in Cybercrime.
Finally, the Program ended with vote of thanks given by Ms. Janavi Sree of III BCA.
NATIONAL LEVEL CODING CONTEST
The Skill Elevation Club of the Department of Computer Science & Applications of S.A College of Arts & Science in association with CSI Chennai chapter conducted a “NATIONAL LEVEL CODING CONTEST” on 28th January 2023 in Computer Science Lab.
Coding contests, also known as programming competitions or hackathons, are events where participants compete to solve problems using a specific programming language or technology.
Coding contests are a great way for participants to showcase their skills, learn new techniques, and network with other like-minded individuals. Many companies also use coding contests as a way to identify and recruit top talent for internships or full-time positions.
Keeping this in mind, The Skill Elevation Club of the Department of Computer Science & Applications of S.A College of Arts & Science in association with CSI Chennai chapter conducted a “NATIONAL LEVEL CODING CONTEST”.
Mr. P. V. Subramanian, Former chairman CSI, Mrs.Mythili ,Vice Chairman and Dr.Kavitha ,MC member, CSI joined as a guest of honor.
Around 42 students from 20 colleges participated in the event.
The prize winners of this event were
- First prize: Mr.G. Prakash Raja from Gurunanak College
- Second Prize: Ms.P. Swetha from Queen Mary's College
- Third Prize: Mr.Vignesh C from S.A College of Arts & Science.
Winners were appreciated with Cash prizes and gift vouchers.
Participation certificates were issued to all participants.
