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Anupama Prasad

Anupama Prasad

Dubai, AE

 

About 

An aspiring architect influenced by all mediums of design with a strong passion for art and architecture. Successfully completed the first 4 years of Bachelors in Architecture at Manipal University Dubai, with merit scholarship in every semester.  Expected graduation- September 2017.

I am currently seeking an architectural design internship beginning in August 2016 for a duration of 11 months.

At the same time I'm also doing a Course on Green Building Design- LEED and Estidama (both to be certified soon) and working on a Competition Project by the Ministry of Energy- Retrofitting an Existing building to be Energy Efficient. The entry has won at the University level and is to face the final selection rounds by the end of July.

Employment 

Manipal University Press, Manipal, India, Illustrator

Illustration of Manipal University Dubai's prestigious publication- "Geoffrey Bawa- A Conscious Perception". Have also worked on columns teaching students different techniques and mediums in art.

Jan 2013 - Jan 2015
 

Education 

Manipal University, Manipal School of Architecture and Planning., Dubai, AE, BArch, B.Arch

Scholarship in every semester. Average CGPA of 9.4. Up-to-date on latest technologies and developments in the field of architecture. Personally tried latest technologies like 3D printing.

Illustrator for Manipal University Dubai's first publication- "Geoffrey Bawa- A Conscious Perception", launched on 20th April 2015.

Won various competitions and have been part of various workshops, seminars and symposiums. Part of academic study tours to India (2013), Barcelona (2014) and Beijing (2015).

Currently doing green building design course on LEED and Estidama (to be Certified soon).

Sep 2012 - current
 

Sharjah Indian School, Sharjah, AE, High School, High School- CBSE Curriculum

Grade 12 pass with a percentage of 88. Extra curricular activities- Art, Graphic design and Drama

Apr 2010 - Mar 2012
 

The Emirates National School, Sharjah, AE, Secondary School- CBSE Curriculum

CGPA of 9.2 for Board Exams. Won every drawing and painting competitions within school and inter-school. Notable awards- First place in UAE level painting competition in 2008. Second place in UAE level painting competitions in 2007 and 2006.

Apr 2005 - Mar 2010
 

Our Own English High School, Sharjah, AE, Primary School- CBSE Curriculum

Academic Topper in all Years. Also participated in extra curricular activities like singing, art and craft, drama etc. Won various competitions for drawing, painting and handwriting (English and Arabic).

Apr 1998 - Mar 2005
 

Awards 

Unbuilt Visions, 2nd Place

Challenge: To design a Mixed Use Complex in Barcelona, Spain.

2015
 

Autodesk University Extension Competition, 1st Place

Challenge: To provide solution for "Insufficient Parking" and present it using Autodesk Softwares. Designed within a duration of 4 days by a team of 2. Site: Karama, Dubai.

2015
 

Manipal University Dubai, Scholarship

Academic topper Scholarship

2015
 

Manipal University Dubai, Scholarship

Academic topper Scholarship

2014
 

Manipal University Dubai, Scholarship

Academic topper Scholarship

2013
 

Manipal University Dubai, Scholarship

Academic topper Scholarship

2012
 

Samadarshini Women's Forum, Honorable Mention

An Inter school Painting competition held among various schools in UAE.
Challenge- On the spot painting competition

2012
 

YMCA Balarama Painting competition, 1st Place

An Inter school Painting competition held among various schools in UAE.
Challenge- On the spot painting competition- environment protection awareness poster

2009
 

YMCA Balarama Painting competition, 2nd Place

An Inter school Painting competition held among various schools in UAE.

2008
 

Dala Youth Festival, 2nd Place

An Inter school Painting competition held among various schools in UAE.
Challenge- On the spot painting competition

2008
 

Ecofest, 3rd Place

An Inter school Painting competition held among various schools in UAE.
Challenge- On the spot painting competition- Designing a brochure for the event.

2007
 

Thirumuttam- Inter School Youth Fest, 3rd Place

An Inter school Painting competition held among various schools in UAE.
Challenge- On the spot painting competition- a scene of the event

2007
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills