Monday 8 December 2014

Convocation for the 2013 Batch @ ICAT, Bangalore

The convocation ceremony for the 2013 passed out students was held at ICAT, Bangalore campus on 19, September, 2014. During the ceremony, around 70 students from various UG and PG programs including 3D Animation, VFX and Gaming were awarded their degree certificates.

The Chief Guest for the day was Mr. Pratap Thumboochetty, Founder, Director & Creative Head of Incite Interact. The ceremony was also honoured with the presence of Deepa K, Manager Finance & Admin, Nancy Nathan, HR and Ms. Varsha Shelar, Regional Academic Officer, ICAT Bangalore.

The evening kicked off with the Lighting of Lamp by Mr. Pratap Thumboochetty and Ms. Varsha Shelar followed by an invocation song by Ms. Shantala, faculty of multimedia department. Our Regional Academic Head, Ms. Varsha Shelar then gave a brief overview about the previous academic year. Then was an inspiring speech from our chief guest, who elaborated on the importance of graduation as well as the importance of the ability to adapt to the various real world situations and the opportunities as and when they come. He quoted several examples for the same from his own life.

Then came our most awaited Certificate distribution. Mr. Pratap gave away the degree certificates to all our students amidst a roar of happiness and feel of achievement from our students. It was when a feeling of pride was seen on the faces of our students and their parents.

After the distribution of degree certificates, two of our ex-students, Avita Roche and M.V.Krishnan delivered their graduation speech on behalf of their fellow students. Both of them talked about how each concept learned at ICAT is now helping them in their field of work and expressed thier hearty thanks to the faculties and ICAT for all the support rendered. Then, all the students vowed a graduation pledge, which made them realize the importance of using thier knowledge and skills in the right way with a social responsibility.

Finally, Ms. Neha, Faculty of 3D Game department delivered the vote of thanks. The guests of the day, our ex-students and parents were treated with tea and snacks.