UNIRAZAK holds Basic Photography Skills Workshop in Sekolah Kebangsaan Brinchang, Cameron Highlands, Pahang

23 July 2011 - Photography is the art or process of producing images of objects on photosensitive surfaces. Life is full of memorable moments to capture, therefore as an initiative to develop and unearth fresh talents in photography, UNIRAZAK’s Shutter Club was formed on 28th September 2009 to support UNIRAZAK students in acquiring new knowledge in photography. The objective of the club is to create awareness in understanding photography as an important art in developing their creativity. In addition, the Shutter Club’s activities can encourage students to demonstrate their skills in capturing photos.

With this in mind, UNIRAZAK’s Shutter Club conducted a Basic Photography Skills Workshop in Sekolah Kebangsaan Brinchang, Cameron Highlands, Pahang on Saturday, 23rd July 2011. The purpose of this event was to expose basic photography skills to Year Four, Five and Six students. Forty Shutter Club members participated in this event. The event was effectively led by Thavamalar Shamosamugam Nathan, Programme Director and Umaparan Muthu, President of Shutter Club 2011. Mohd Azmi bin Yusof (Ex-President of Shutter Club 2010) was invited to act as the tutor for the students.

After a brief tutorial, the school students were divided into groups of three, with ten groups altogether. Each group was guided by a facilitator from the Shutter Club. The task was to capture photos around the school with the theme “Sekolah Ku”. Happiness, giggles and cheers filled the chilly air of the school. Children and facilitators had much joy in entertaining each other to complete the task. Moreover, this event witnessed leadership skills among them, where knowledge sharing was made effortless.

At the end of the task, their masterpieces were judged by Mohd Azmi bin Yusof, Nuzha Mohamed Taha (Second Advisor of the Club) and Roshima Ramli (staff of UNIRAZAK). Prizes were given away by Puan Rash Pal Kaur a/p Darshan Singh (Guru Penolong Kanan Hal Ehwal Murid) and Encik Rushidi Md Noor (Guru Penolong Kanan Kokurikulum).

To enhance and apply their knowledge in photography into practice, the Shutter Club members also took countless photos in Mardi Farm, Strawberry Farm, Tea Boh Plantation Sungai Palas, Rose Valley and Cactus Farm. These inspiring places of interest at Cameron Highland and the excitement they offer fascinated the Club members and motivated them further to not miss capturing priceless moments.

To conclude, the Shutter Club trip to Cameron Highlands was a productive one as it managed to bridge the ties between UNIRAZAK students and school students. Besides, this was a significant way to introduce the art of photography to young talents. More importantly, each student learnt at least one priceless photography skill during the three-day trip.
Due to the trip’s success, it was recommended that UNIRAZAK’s Shutter Club organise at least two long-distance trips per year, during the January and September semesters. This would attract more students to join the Club and enhance their interest in photography.

(Written by a trip member, Saziyan Ayeop) (ARTICLES FROM UNIRAZAK)