Chandana Ruwan KumaraSenior Lecturer IIruwankc@kln.ac.lk
Contact:
Department of Fine Arts
(Room Number) K2 123
Visual Arts & Design and Performing Arts Unit,
University of Kelaniya
Sri Lanka
(Room Number) K2 123
Visual Arts & Design and Performing Arts Unit,
University of Kelaniya
Sri Lanka
Current Position:
Senior Lecturer
Visual Arts Design & Performing Arts Unit
Department of Fine Arts
Visual Arts Design & Performing Arts Unit
Department of Fine Arts
Educational Qualifications:
2018- Master of Philosophy (Fine Arts-Music) – Research Degree- Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.
2014- Master of Arts in Hindustani Music (Instrumental-Violin)- Faculty of Music and Fine Arts, University of Delhi, India.
2011- Bachelor of Arts (Honors) in Performing Arts (Music) Department of Fine Arts, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.Vadya Visharad (Violin)-Bhathkhande, Lucknow, India.
Professional Qualifications:
Vadya Visharad in Hindustani Music (Violin)-First Division, Bhathkhande Music Institute, Lucknow, India, 2019.
Diploma in Hindustani Music (Violin) –First Division), Bhathkhande Music Institute, Lucknow, India, 2017.
Government Music Examinations (Madhyama)-Ministry of Education, Sri Lanka, 2011.
English Language Proficiency Course (Intermediate Level)-Central Institute of Education, University of Delhi, India, 2013
Skills Development Training Programme in Computer and IT- Human Resources Development Unit, Wishwa Gammana Gamin Gamata Project-2006
Diploma in Hindustani Music (Violin) –First Division), Bhathkhande Music Institute, Lucknow, India, 2017.
Government Music Examinations (Madhyama)-Ministry of Education, Sri Lanka, 2011.
English Language Proficiency Course (Intermediate Level)-Central Institute of Education, University of Delhi, India, 2013
Skills Development Training Programme in Computer and IT- Human Resources Development Unit, Wishwa Gammana Gamin Gamata Project-2006
Teaching Experience
2015-2016- Temporary Lecturer-Visual Arts and Design and Performing Arts Unit, Department of Fine Arts, University of Kelaniya
2016-2017- Temporary Lecturer-Visual Arts and Design and Performing Arts Unit, Department of Fine Arts, University of Kelaniya
2011-2012- Music Instructor in violin of cultural center at University of Sri Jayewardenepura.
2017-2018- Visiting Lecturer, Department of Fine Arts, University of Kelaniya
2018-2019- Visiting Lecturer, Department of Fine Arts, University of Kelaniya
2018- 2019-Instructor- Music; Hindustani Violin, National Youth Service Council
Research & Publications:
Conference proceedings
Abstracts
2019-Improvisation of Hindustani Raga Music for Sri Lankan theatrical Performances based on Sanskrit epic (based on Ravana- Sithabhilashayandirected by Namel Weeramuni)- 4th International Conference on Sanskrit & Eastern Studies (ICSES-2019), University of Kelaniya.
2019- The impact of Buddhism on Sinhalese Folk and traditional Music-2nd International Research Conclave on Buddhist Studies and Humanities (NIRCBSH 2019) , Nagananda International Institute, Manelwaththa, Kelaniya.
2018- The Ethno-Musicological Aspects of Sri Lankan Music during the period of King Dutugemunu (161-137 BCE) - 19th International Postgraduate Research Conference (IPRC)-2018, University of Kelaniya.
2018-The Impact of Sanskrit Prabandha (compositions) on Hindustani Music (based on Brihaddeshi and Sangitaratnakar) - 3rd International Conference on Sanskrit and Eastern Studies-2018, University of Kelaniya.
2017-The Improvisation of Sri Lankan Temple Music Through Digital Media ,International Conference on Humanities-ICH 2017, University of Kelaniya.
2017- Sri Lankan Music on Sigiri Graffiti, International Post Graduate Research Conference-IPRC-2017, University of Kelaniya.
2016-The Seven Strings Veena and Pitalkhora Buddhist Caves Temple- University of Rajarata, Third International Research Symposium (IRSYRUSL 2016)-Full paper has been published
2016-The impact of Mahayana Buddhism on Indian Music (1st-3rd CE)-International post graduate research symposium, 2016, Faculty of post graduate, University of Kelaniya. (Available in http://repository.kln.ac.lk)
2016-The impact of social caste system on traditional drum players: A case study based on Anuradhapura region (available in repository.kln.ac.lk)-2nd International Conference on the Humanities (ICH2016), Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya-Full paper has been selected to publish.
2015-Positive aspects of Indian Classical Music on Child Personality Development -University of Kelaniya, International Post-Graduate Research Conference (IPRC 2015)-(Available in e repository.kln.ac.lk)
2015-Influence of Bhatiyali folk songs of west Bengal on North Indian Classical Music-University of Peradeniya, International Research Session (IPURSE 2015).
Extended Abstract
2018- Ravana Dynasty and Sri Lankan Music-National Research Symposium for Historical Studies-2018, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.
2018- The Impact of Social Caste System on Traditional Drum Players- International Conference on Humanities and Social Sciences –ICHSS-2018, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.
Journal Articles (Full Papers)
2019-The Ethno-Musicological Aspects of Sri Lankan Music during the period of King Dutugemunu (161-137 BCE) – Journal of the Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya.
2019- The Improvisation of Sri Lankan Temple Music through Digital Media, International Conference on Humanities-ICH 2017, Selected Papers, University of Kelaniya. Download link: [PDF] researchgate.net
2019-The Impact of Social Caste System on Traditional Drum Players: A case study based on Anuradhapura region -2nd International Conference on the Humanities (ICH2016), University of Kelaniya, 2019. Download link: [PDF] researchgate.net
2018-Ethno musicological Aspect of Sri Lankan Music during 3rd Century BC to Mahinda's Arrival, Vidyalankara Journal, Vidyalankara Pirivena, Kelniya, Sri Lanka.
2018- Sri Lankan Music and Ravana Dynasty, 'DHI', Journal of the Faculty of Humanities, Vol.XXV, 2016/2017, University of Kelaniya
2017-The Positive Aspects of North Indian Classical Music on Child Personality Development, Sangeeth, Journal of music, Vol.II, Aesthetic Education Branch, Ministry of Education, Colombo.
2016- Ravanahaththa Veena and Rajasthan Tribes’ Life- ‘Prabha’-2016, Journal of Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya.
2016- Influence of Folk Music on Classical Music- 'Sangeethanjali' journal music -2016, Ministry of cultural affairs.
2015-The influence of Harps on Veena engravings in Pitalkora Buddhist cave temple, Journal of the faculty of Humanities, Vol .XXIII (2014/2015)-(available in http://repository.kln.lk)
Articles in books
2019- The significance of Folk Music on Rohana Weerasinghe's composition-Rohana Waruna, 2019. Fast Publishers, Colombo.
2015- A Critical View of Sunil R, Gamage's Lyrics-Kawiya Obaya, Sarasavi Publishers, Colombo.
2012-A Critical View of 'Bimgeyata Sanda Ewith' poetry, Sahithya Vichara Sanhita, Godage Publishers, Colombo.
Books
2020-Anuradhapura Yugaye Sri Lankawe Sangithaya-ISBN 978-624-00-0652-1, S. Godage Publishers, Colombo
2019-Kramik Pusthak Malika Part I (Translation), S. Godage Publishers, Colombo
2017-Theory of Hindustani and Carnatic Music (ISBN 978-955-704-000-4), CDCE, University of Kelaniya
2015-Geya Kawya Sanhitha. (2015) ISBN 978-955-30-6335-9, S.Godage Publishers, Colombo.
2015- Ethuluwata, (2015), ISBN 978-955-30-6336-6, S.Godage Publishers, Ciolombo.
2014-. Prasangika Kala Vimarshana, (2014), ISBN 978-955-671-799-2, Sarasavi Publishers, Colombo.
Articles in News Papers
2015- Prof.Jayadeva Thilakasiri (interview) 22nd February, 2015, randiwa
2014- Pandith Ravishankar, 16th November 2014, Randiwa
2014-Dr.Premasiri kemadasa, 26th October, 2014, Randiwa
2014-Dr.Gamini haththotuwegama, 21st December, 2014, Randiwa
2014- Dr.Henrey jayasena, 04th January, 2014, Randiwa
2014- Dr.Layanal algama, 02nd November, 2014, Randiwa
2014- Pof.Sucharitha Gamlath, 12th October, 2014, Randiwa
2014- Ruckmani Devi, 09th November, 2014, Randiwa
2014-Prof.Tissa Kariyawasam, 28th December, 2014, Randiwa
2014-The evolution of Sri Lankan traditional cart, 14th September, 2014, Randiwa
2014-Lata Mangeshkar (interview) 24th August, 2014, Randiwa
2012- Dr.Panibharata, 06th may, 2012, Randiwa
2012-Folk and traditional songs in Sinhala New Year festival, 08th April 2012, Randiwa 14.2012- Paasku, 01st April, 2012, Randiwa
2012-The New Year customs of Sri Lankan Tamil people, 08th April, 2012, Randiwa 16.2012- The Carnatic Music is not a Tamil Music (interview) 22nd April, 2012, Randiwa
2012-Pandith Amaradeva (interview), 18th march 2012, Randiwa
2012-Sinhala Nadagam and Sarachchandra's view- professor Gamini Dela Bandara (interview), 08. April.2012, Randiwa.
2012-The creativity and the realism- Poet Sajee Wasantha Welgama (interview), 13. May. 2012, Randiwa
20.2011- Dr.Thushra Rathnayake (interview), 30th June, 2011, Diwaina news paper
2011-Critical review of Karasuwanda Poetry book, 6th October.2011, Diwaina
2011- Critical review of Paara novel- 1.July.2011, Diwaina
2011-Critical review of poetry book Bim geyata Sanda ewith- 17.July.2011, Ravaya
2010- Critical review of novel Bindawetuni Kenimandala- 3rd. August. 2010, Lankadeepa
2010-Critical View of Kalu Makara short story book, Vimansa, Lankadeepa, 12.october.2010
Administrative Experience and Editorial Works:
2019-Coordinator, Passion Songs Program organized by Department of Cristian Cultural and Department of Fine Arts, University of Kelaniya.
2019- Member of the Judge Board, 'Sayurusara' magazine, Sri Lanka Navy Media Unit, Headquarters, Colombo.
2015-2018 Conference Proceedings-
2012-2014 -Editor of Poetry Page in Randiwa News paper
2019- Member of the Judge Board, 'Sayurusara' magazine, Sri Lanka Navy Media Unit, Headquarters, Colombo.
2015-2018 Conference Proceedings-
- Editorial Board-Junior Research Symposium Visual Arts and Design and Performing Arts Unit, University of Kelaniya
- Committee Member- International Conference on Humanities (ICH)-2017, University of Kelaniya
- Rapporteur- First International Symposium on Pali and Buddhist Studies for Undergraduates-2016, University of Kelaniya
- Rapporteur- Second International Conference on Linguistics- 2016, University of Kelaniya
2015-2018- Editor (Sinhala) for the following journals
- Prabha- Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya
- Abstract Volume-Junior Research Symposium, Visual Arts and Design and Performing Arts Unit, University of Kelaniya
2012-2014 -Editor of Poetry Page in Randiwa News paper
2010-2011, Music Composer and Committee member of Bhakthi Geetha Festival, organized by Visual Arts and Design and Performing Arts Unit, University of Kelaniya
2008-2011- Member of the 'Senehasa' (Music for Pregnant Mothers) organized by Cultural Center, University of Kelaniya
Scholarships & Awards:
2018- Sustainability and Development Conference, November 9-11, 2018, University of Michigan, USA. (Invited Person)
2012- The Maulana Azard scholarship for Post Graduate Studies from ICCR (Indian Council for Cultural Relations), 2012-2014, Government of India and Higher Education Ministry of Sri Lanka.
2012-"Makaranda" National Literature Award for best critic, Second Place, Ministry of Cultural Affairs, 2012
2010-2012- Al-Agil scholarship for undergraduate students.
2011- The Best Classical Violinist, National Youth Award, Ministry of youth Affairs
2010- The Best Classical Violinist, North Central Province’s Award- First place
2008-Classical Orchestra, National Award (first place), Ministry of Cultural Affairs
2008- The Best Classical Violinist North Central Provincial Awards-second place