Archive · 24 Jul 2025
IGNOU Launches Sand Art Course by Padma Shri Awardee
Ever wanted to learn how to make amazing sand art?
Now you can!
IGNOU is offering a special 12-week course called 'Introduction to Sand Art.'
It's for people who want to study art.
The course will teach you about sand art from around the world, how to pick the right sand, and how to build it.
The main teacher is Sudarsan Pattnaik, who is famous for his sand art.
You'll need to take quizzes and a final exam to pass and get a certificate.
So, get ready to learn about the cool world of sand art!
IGNOU launched an undergraduate course in sand art called 'Introduction to Sand Art'.
The course duration is 12 weeks and is part of the Arts stream.
Sudarsan Pattnaik, a Padma Shri Awardee, will be the lead instructor, along with Dr. Manoj Kumar Dash, and Dr. Abhilash Nayak.
The course covers topics like sand art globally and sand selection.
Successful completion requires passing both internal assessments and an end-term proctored exam.
- Who
- Taught by Sudarsan Pattnaik, Dr. Manoj Kumar Dash, and Dr. Abhilash Nayak.
- What
- IGNOU launched an undergraduate course in sand art.
- When
- Announcements regarding registration will be made later.
- Where
- Offered by Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU).
- Why
- To provide education in sand art.
- Course Name
- 'Introduction to Sand Art'
- University
- Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
- Course Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 12 weeks
- Lead Instructor
- Sudarsan Pattnaik
- Assessment
- Internal Assessment (Final Quiz) and End-term Proctored Examination