Salmi Sithara

 Top Sri Lankan Photographers (Based in Sri Lanka) 🔸 Rehan Jayah Specialty: Wedding & Portrait Photography Style: Elegant, natural lighting, storytelling Why notable: Known for luxurious wedding shoots and artistic captures. 🔸 Dinuka Liyanawatte Specialty: Photojournalism Affiliation: Reuters photographer Why notable: Internationally published; documents key Sri Lankan events and global stories. 🔸 Nazly Ahmed (Studio U) Specialty: Fashion, Editorial, Conceptual Style: Avant-garde, artistic compositions Why notable: Widely respected for pushing creative boundaries in fashion/editorial shoots. 🔸 Pasindu Mendis Specialty: Nature, Wildlife, and Aerial Photography Why notable: Beautiful landscapes and wildlife work from all over Sri Lanka. 🔸 Sandun De Silva Specialty: Fashion, Portrait, Advertising Why notable: Clean aesthetic; popular among Sri Lankan celebrities and models. 🔸 Shermal Perera Specialty: Street & Fine Art Photography Why notable: Known for his thoughtful an...

 Photography is the art, science, and practice of capturing images using light. At its core, photography involves using a camera to record light—either on a light-sensitive surface like film or digitally via an image sensor—to create a visual representation of a subject. Key Elements of Photography: 1. Light – The essential ingredient; without light, no photo can be captured. 2. Camera – A device that controls the light exposure and focuses it onto a sensor or film. 3. Lens – Focuses light onto the camera’s sensor or film, shaping how the image looks. 4. Exposure – How much light the camera lets in, controlled by: • Shutter speed (how long light enters), • Aperture (how wide the lens opens), • ISO (how sensitive the sensor or film is to light). Types of Photography: • Portrait Photography – Capturing people’s expressions and personalities. • Landscape Photography – Depicting natural or urban scenery. • Documentary/Photojournalism – Telling re...

 Director: Gints Zilbalodis Genre: Animated, Fantasy, Adventure Runtime: ~84 minutes Notable for: Dialogue-free storytelling, original score, and unique visual style. --- Overview Flow is a meditative, visually driven animated film that follows a solitary cat who survives a great flood and sets off on a journey aboard a small boat. As it traverses the post-apocalyptic waterscapes, the cat encounters various animals who become reluctant companions. The story unfolds without dialogue, relying on sound design, expressive animation, and a poignant musical score to convey its emotional and thematic depth. --- Themes 1. Survival and Adaptation At its core, Flow is a survival story. The protagonist cat adapts to a drastically altered world, forced to interact with unfamiliar companions. The film explores how life endures through disaster—not just by surviving, but by adapting emotionally and socially. 2. Solitude vs. Connection The film begins with the cat living alone, self-sufficient an...

 LGBTQ+ is an acronym that stands for: L – Lesbian: A woman who is emotionally, romantically, or sexually attracted to other women. G – Gay: A person (often a man) who is emotionally, romantically, or sexually attracted to people of the same gender. B – Bisexual: A person who is attracted to more than one gender. T – Transgender: A person whose gender identity is different from the sex they were assigned at birth. Q – Queer or Questioning: Queer is an umbrella term for sexual and gender minorities who are not heterosexual or not cisgender. Questioning refers to people who are exploring or unsure about their sexual orientation or gender identity. + – The plus includes many other identities such as: Intersex: People born with physical sex characteristics that don't fit typical definitions of male or female. Asexual: People who experience little or no sexual attraction to others. Pansexual, non-binary, genderqueer, and more. The term LGBTQ+ is used to promote inclusivity and recogniti...

 Instructional media refers to all the tools, materials, and resources used by educators to deliver content and facilitate learning. These media support teaching by helping to illustrate concepts, engage learners, and enhance understanding. Types of Instructional Media. 1. Print Media. Textbooks, handouts, worksheets, posters, charts. 2. Visual Media. Diagrams, photographs, maps, slides, models. 3. Audio Media. Radio programs, audio recordings, podcasts. 4. Audiovisual Media. Videos, films, television programs, animations. 5. Digital Media. E-learning platforms, educational software, online quizzes, multimedia presentations. 6. Interactive Media. Smart boards, simulations, virtual labs, learning apps, learning tools. Purpose of Instructional Media. To make abstract ideas concrete. To cater to different learning styles (visual, auditory, kinesthetic). To increase student engagement and motivation. To enhance retention and understanding. To provide diverse means of presenting and int...

 1. What is Gender? Gender refers to the socially and culturally constructed roles, behaviors, expressions, and identities of people. It relates to how individuals perceive themselves and how society expects them to act based on those perceptions. It is not strictly tied to biology. It can be fluid and vary across cultures and historical periods. Examples: Woman, man, non-binary, genderqueer, gender, etc. 2. What is Sex? Sex refers to the biological attributes that distinguish organisms as male, female, or intersex. Determined by chromosomes (XX or XY), hormones (like estrogen and testosterone), reproductive organs, and secondary sexual characteristics (like body hair, breast development). Typically assigned at birth based on anatomy Differences Between Gender and Sex Definition : Sex refers to biological attributes (male, female, intersex). Gender refers to socially constructed roles, behaviors, and identities. Basis : Sex is based on anatomy, chromosomes, and hormon...

  Water (2005)  Deepa Mehta’s Water is more than just a film—it's a poetic yet painful lens into a forgotten chapter of Indian history. Set in 1938 colonial India, the film explores the lives of Hindu widows banished to an ashram in Varanasi, where they are expected to live out the rest of their lives in renunciation. Through quiet resistance and tender storytelling, Water becomes a profound commentary on patriarchy, religion, and the possibility of liberation. Thematic Depth At its core, Water is a critique of the oppressive traditions sanctioned by religious orthodoxy. It examines how women—particularly widows—are marginalized, stripped of identity, and reduced to burdens. Through the young widow Chuyia, we witness innocence trapped in a system too old and too cruel. The film also offers the lens of hope and reform through characters like Narayan, a follower of Gandhi, and Kalyani, whose defiance carries both beauty and tragedy. Visual and Emotional Language Mehta and cinema...

What is Communication Gender & Society ? Communication, gender, and society are deeply intertwined, influencing how individuals understand and interact with each other, and how societal norms and expectations are reinforced or challenged. Communication is a primary tool for teaching and learning about gender roles and norms, while gendered communication styles can impact interpersonal relationships and power dynamics within a society.    1. Communication Definition:  The way people share messages through talking, writing, body language, media, etc. Example: When a teacher speaks kindly and listens carefully to all students, that’s good communication. But if they only listen to boys and ignore girls, that shows gender bias in communication. 2. Gender Definition:  Social roles and expectations for people based on whether they are male, female, or identify differently. Example:  People may expect girls to be quiet and boys to be strong. This is a gender stereot...