Shiksha Top Questions

Hello,
The scope is only formed by the candidate. Out of the given two fields, wherever your interest lies scope is there. To have more insights, you need to first understand about both of these streams:
(#) Commercial Architecture: It involves planning, design and construction management of commercial and retail facilities which require attention of functionality, flexibility and costs. These days, it becomes slightly difficult to expand the horizons of commercial architecture. Local authorities commonly maintain strict regulations on commercial zoning and have the authority to designate any zoned area as such. A business must be located in a commercial area, or area zoned at least partially for commerce.
(#) Urban Planning: This leads you to more sophisticated path. Jobs where your degree would be useful include: civil service administrator, community development worker, environmental manager, landscape architecture, planning and development surveys, and (or) sustainability consultant.

Wildlife photography: Wildlife photography is a genre of photography concerned with documenting various forms of wildlife in their natural habitat. It is one of the more challenging forms of photography. Wildlife photography requires a great passion for wildlife and photography skills. As requested, these are the different photography courses:
-Diploma in Photography-PG Diploma in Photography-Certificate in Wildlife Photography
-Videography
-Workshop on Professional Model Lighting
There are workshops organised but NICON School, which deals with different levels of specialisation as follows:
-Basic Level
–Amateur Level
-Advanced Level
What it needs to become a professional wildlife photographer?
-As a wildlife photographer you often need to travel quite a lot.-As with most other photographers, the majority of wildlife photographers work as freelancers. This means that they take photographs in hopes of selling them, or they are commissioned to take photographs of certain animals.
-It's a profession that requires a passion for wildlife, nature and conservation, along with in-depth knowledge of the subjects one is after. Constant upgrade of photography skills are a must as is an ability to rough it out on shoots.
-You must be physically fit because you could be spending long periods in very cold, hot or wet conditions waiting for the right shot.
-Digital photography has made it easier for people to pick this UPAT least as a hobby at a relatively low cost.
Skills Required: Extreme amounts of patience, presence of mind, strong communication skills, deep respect for nature in all its forms, a naturalist's sensitivity and ability to blend in and maintain silence.
Employment Opportunities: While many work independently as-
-Freelance photographers
-Magazine publishers
-Production studios
-Government agencies
-Wildlife organizations employ staff photographers.
Famous Institutes to pursue a course in Wildlife Photography:
Canon Education Portal
National Institute of Design (NID)
Asian Academy of Film and TV, Noida
You can refer to this interview to gain some insights on this topic:
http://www.womensweb.in/articles/rathika-ramasamy-wildlife-photographer/

Hello,
In India, you have a great amount of opportunities if you are pursuing Masters of Planning. Planners have diverse job opportunities available in front of them. Masters of Planning graduates have access to both government as well as private sector job opportunities. But after all, it all depends upon you and your future goals. Since you are more oriented towards government jobs, your chances are more. Various government recruitment agencies are there. Government departments related to urban and town planning, government operated housing schemes, government transportation projects (highways, railways and metros etc.), government construction and rehabilitation projects, PWD job posts, municipal corporation job posts, etc.

Usually, questions may not be asked from very limited lists. Questions are free-flowing and you may get asked something that no one before has ever been asked in a NID interview. In fact, be ready for this. Rules to answer all questions: Be honest and be spontaneous (It does not mean impulsive. Take time if you have to, and be honest with that). Having said that, questions are usually asked to check your aptitude. Basically, ability to observe, solve problems and look at things in different ways. There is a good chance that there might be a psychologist (if not a psychiatrist) on the panel (yes, people are semi-crazy and you have to be). Some of the probable questions: 1. Why do you want to come to NID or do design in general? What do you know about the profession, if at all? 2. Hobbies. Whatever your hobby, be ready to demonstrate. (People have danced, performed magic tricks, acted, played an instrument etc.). 3. Your temperament will be checked. There might be things said to you to irk you or irritate you. 4. Social fit. Things that you are and are not comfortable with may be checked. 5. If you carry something to show to them (like a model or drawings or anything at all), questions/discussions will arise from them. A. What inspired you to make this? B. Whats the story? C. What medium did you use? D. How did you learn to make this? 5. What did it cost? Most of all, it's a discussion process more than just questions and answers. Don't forget to be honest and comfortable and make sure you enjoy yourself.

If you are asking for important topics for NIFT entrance, then these depend on the type of course you want to opt for. For example, if you want to be a design student then apart from general aptitude, your design ability would be checked. General aptitude covers basic mathematics. 10th standard book is sufficient for this. You can score good marks in general knowledge if you are aware about current TV ads. You should also be aware about brand ambassador of certain clothing brands. Apart from this, creative ability test is a situation based test where you will be checked on your creativity. Otherwise, if you want to be a part of any technical course like MFT, a single test would be conducted for you covering general ability test.

Hello,
B.Arch (Bachelor of architecture) is an undergraduate course of 5 years duration in the field of architecture. This course enables aspirants to become successful architects. Creativity and also the ability to take quick effective decisions are a necessity for any capable architect. The most common job responsibilities of a B.Arch graduate include the following:
1) Supervision
2) Planning
3) Designing
4) Construction
5) Inspection
B.Arch is a course for which you need to have hands on experience and training. This can be achieved by internships and work experience only. So, going for a job after B.Arch is recommended. Only then you can gain more practical knowledge about the field and the work you do. You can then pursue M.Arch which would be more beneficial. As you would also have few years of work experience it helps you in getting a better job with a good salary. These people can opt for various courses as part of higher studies as well which will increase their choice of job profiles and also the salary offered.

Most professionals working as 'Landscape Architect' are from engineering background. So, in order to become architecture in landscape you need to have at least Bachelor's degree. You will spend 4-5 years taking classes in design, construction techniques, art, history, and natural and social sciences.
It doesn't matter if you don't have a Bachelor's degree in landscape architecture, you can further continue your landscape architect career. But apart from the academic degree, your internal skills matter the most. You must possess a good sense of creativity. Your creativity will allow you to design beautiful outdoor spaces that will be functional as well. Landscape architects must make decisions and solve problems. Strong critical thinking skills will let you identify possible solutions and then evaluate them before choose the best one.