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Dr.Partha Dutta

Dr.Partha Dutta

Assistant Professor

About

Dr.Partha Dutta is a skilled graphic artist, printmaker, researcher and educator. He holds a Bachelor of Visual Arts degree from the University of Burdwan and a Master of Fine Arts from the Hyderabad Central University, where he was awarded a Gold Medal for Printmaking. He completed his doctoral research at the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, focusing on contemporary printmaking practices in India.

Dr. Dutta’s artistic practice explores innovative approaches to printmaking, often integrating new technologies into traditional processes. His works have been showcased in numerous exhibitions at renowned venues, and he has participated in several prestigious workshops and residencies. An active researcher, Dr. Dutta has presented papers at national and international forums, such as the Paris Conference on Arts and Humanities, academic research conferences in Thailand and Cambodia, and the International Conference on Research into Design (IIT Hyderabad, IISc Bangalore), as well as the Research and Industrial Conclave at IIT Guwahati, and many more.

Partha’s academic journey merges creativity with technical expertise, shaping an innovative and research-driven teaching approach to design education. He emphasises not just skill development but also conceptual understanding, inspiring students to think critically and explore their individual interests through a collaborative, research-based, hands-on learning environment.

"Dream is not that which you see while sleeping, it is something that does not let you sleep." - Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam"

P. Dutta, R. Bhowmik, "The Digital Technology Integration in Fine Arts: A Qualitative Study of Printmaking Practice in the Indian Art Education Scenario", Design in the Era of Industry 4.0, Volume 3, Page No- 885 to 898, July 2023, Springer Singapore, ISBN 978-981-99-0427-3 https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-0428-0_72
P. Dutta, ""An Academic Literature Review of The New Printmaking Methods in The Context of Contemporary Indian Art"", Design For All Journal, Volume- 17, No 4, Page No- 91 to 105, April 2022, ISSN2582-8304
P. Dutta, R. Bhowmik, ""Expanding Horizons: Exploring the Creative Potential of Digital Printmaking to Enhance Traditional Print Art Practice in India"", Responsible and Resilient Design for Society, Volume 3, Page No- 443 to 457, September 2025, Springer Singapore, ISBN 978-981-96-5490-1, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-96-5491-8_35
P. Dutta, R. Bhowmik, ""Shora, the Dying Art of Bengal: Analysing Visual Design Component"", Responsible and Resilient Design for Society, Volume 2, Page No – 265 to 227, September 2025, Springer Singapore, ISBN 978-981-96-6510-5, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-96-6511-2_21

Investigates the integration of traditional and digital printmaking in contemporary Indian art education.

Examines how conventional methods and digital tools (3D printing, laser engraving) shape creativity, aesthetics, and artistic practice.

Develops frameworks to preserve traditions, embrace innovation, and foster inclusive, experimental printmaking.

Research Interest

Graphic Design, Printmaking, Print culture, Design education

Gold Medal for first rank in MFA ( Printmaking ), University of Hyderabad, 2013 Convocation

Merit Scholarship from University of Hyderabad, 2011-13

Certificate of merit for Academic final exhibition, College of Art & Design, University of Burdwan, 2010

Qualified National Eligibility Test, November 2017, University Grant Commission, New Delhi, India

Dr.Partha Dutta

Assistant Professor

PhD

School of Design and Innovation

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