Graduation of the class of 2020 - AMDT School of Creativity
The Class of 2020 at AMDT School of Creativity had a memorable day on January 18, 2022. The AMDT School of Creativity hosted their graduation ceremony at Cinnamon Lakeside in Colombo, with famous film director Dr. Somaratne Dissanayaka as the Chief Guest, inspiring the graduates.
Dr Dissanayake inspired the audience in his keynote speech from some important events that happened in his life. “For me, Creativity has always been the magic word. And I’m delighted to be here today as the chief guest of the AMDT School of Creativity’s graduation ceremony. I began my career as a medical professional after graduating from the University of Colombo. When I decided to pursue my higher studies in performing arts, my colleagues and family were astonished, but I was confident in my talents and desires to work in the Creative sectors. Today, I’m known as a filmmaker, which is something I’m pleased about.”
On this day, AMDTians from several Creative courses earned their graduation scrolls, including Graphic Design, Fashion Design, Animation and VFX, Film, Photography, Creative Advertising, Interior Design, and Web & App Development.
For college students, graduation is that once in a lifetime opportunity where they get to dress up in their graduation cap and gowns and attend the ceremony celebrating the end of a long journey and the start of a new chapter in their lives, whether it is entering the Creative Career of their dreams or continuing further on their higher studies. It’s a joyous moment for both kids and parents, and one that they missed for a while owing to the coronavirus pandemic. Class of 2020 grads finally got their chance to shine in the limelight.
Ms. Vinodi Jayawardane, Founder/ Director – Academic Affairs and Operations stated in her welcome address about how overjoyed she was to see the batch of 2020 present physically after a years of the pandemic. She went on to state– “Be proud of your accomplishments, but more importantly, of the compassion, resilience, and success you have achieved. Now that you are all qualified, I’d like you
to consider it your professional responsibility to be the guardians of Creativity who will take this country to the next level. If you believe in yourself and your Creative skills nothing is impossible.
We need solutions which are Creative, innovative and which will serve future generations, which you are capable of providing. This country needs you more than ever and I feel confident and more relaxed knowing that AMDT School of Creativity’s graduates will continue to be exceptional creative solution providers.”
At the Graduation, officials’ speeches were said and graduates realise this is finally happening and they’ve gotten through it all. Parents can finally breathe a
breadth of happiness that their financial and emotional support was worth it all, and lecturers are satisfied they’ve led yet another group into the Creative industries to pursue their passion and soon to take up leading positions. The emotional effect of freezing this moment in time is huge for both graduates and AMDT School of Creativity. They believe that each individual stepping out as AMDTians, will go on to enjoy life in their chosen Creative industry, full of experiences and ambition and become leaders in the future of Creativity.
Mr. Satheesh Kumar, Founder/Director – Brands and Technology of AMDT School of Creativity mentioned how they did not want to organise an online graduation as
they wanted to make sure the students were together with their parents and loved ones on this very special day while adhering to COVID-19 safety guidelines, stepping in to the Creative industries as Sri Lanka’s next generation of Creatives. He stressed the students on making small things matter and not letting any obstacle to tackle them down. Instead, to believe in themselves and fight back with a brave heart.
“This is something important. I will say very important. When you journey with your passion. You intend to neglect somebody very important. And that ‘somebody’ is you. We neglect ourselves in the making of our passion and careers. We neglect our health. Health is one of the most important
aspects of our lives and we tend to ignore it. Make sure to give at least a bit of time to do your regular check- ups, get enough sleep, and live a happy life. It’s all our duty to make the world a better place for everyone. Only a good personality will take you to heights. “
The Class of 2020 is unique; they are a class that finished their studies both online and on-campus, bravely facing the pandemic.
However, AMDT School of Creativity knows how important the connection to campus is for their students and where they belong and where they will always be welcomed as alumni and be part of the growing Creative community worldwide!