With the passage of time, Indian media in global context is surfacing out to be popular and in high demand. Exploiting such a stature of India, 9.9 School of Convergence takes on the full opportunity to call for an international programme for media students and in turn locating Indian mass media to a higher level. The school designed a course for 8 weeks, titled as the “Global Media and Communication Programme” which aims at giving international students a glimpse of Indian socio-cultural heritage.
The objectives of the program are enlisted below:
• Introduces Indian culture and society within the context of Delhi as a global city.
• Explores the history and future of Indian media and popular culture.
• Caters to students interested in pursuing a career in international
media, development communication, and other areas of cultural production.
• Provides both a professional work experience and a comprehensive understanding
of the transformation of international media industries.
Besides the carefully crafted structure of the course, the programme is further supplemented by an optional 2-weeks educational tour around India to provide better insights. The whole programme is to be conducted by highly skilled media professionals and world renowned faculties of the school and students will be trained to be prepared for real life experiences in the media world.
International students with satisfactory TOEFEL score or with an overall GPA of 2.75 or more are eligible to apply. Sophomores, juniors and seniors in all majors as well as recent graduates or final year candidates can also apply.
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Unique communication programme designed by 9.9 School of Convergence
When all media schools are busy collaborating with international media houses, 9.9 School of Convergence is working on a different level altogether. Having gained its reputation as one of the premier media schools of the country, 9.9 School of Convergence now launches a programme called the “Global Media and Communication Programme” which is first of its kind. Structured to be covered within a 8-weeks tenure, the programme’s primary objective is to bring about a social and cultural awareness among international students regarding Indian media.
Students enrolled to the programme will be forwarded opportunities to do an international media internship and will be introduced to a comprehensive media course which will enable them to understand the global mass media scenario better. To have a blend of practical with the theoretical, students will further be taken to excursions and trips and will be trained to locate individual experiences to larger frameworks of society.
The course is designed with utmost care keeping in mind the Indian media industry within the context of globalization. The 8 week programme is to be extended to an optional 2-week learning tour to supplement the programme further. The most important part of the course would be receiving the reviews, opinions, criticisms and general level of advice and feedback from the mentors, and this is where the programme becomes unique.
9.9. School of Convergence is already known for its ventures which are aimed to generate consciousness among tender minds regarding mass media and its various forms. With world renowned faculties and experimented course structures this school creates leaders for the future.
Students enrolled to the programme will be forwarded opportunities to do an international media internship and will be introduced to a comprehensive media course which will enable them to understand the global mass media scenario better. To have a blend of practical with the theoretical, students will further be taken to excursions and trips and will be trained to locate individual experiences to larger frameworks of society.
The course is designed with utmost care keeping in mind the Indian media industry within the context of globalization. The 8 week programme is to be extended to an optional 2-week learning tour to supplement the programme further. The most important part of the course would be receiving the reviews, opinions, criticisms and general level of advice and feedback from the mentors, and this is where the programme becomes unique.
9.9. School of Convergence is already known for its ventures which are aimed to generate consciousness among tender minds regarding mass media and its various forms. With world renowned faculties and experimented course structures this school creates leaders for the future.
India’s first ever launched Global Media and Communication Programme by 9.9 School of Convergence
9.9 School of Convergence launches its “Global Media and Communication Programme” which is singularly attractive and unique in its design. As first of its kind, the structure of the programme is scheduled for a period of 8 weeks where its primary objective would be to make foreign students aware of Indian mass media and its cultural impact. Meant primarily for international students, this programme is a venture to bring Indian mass media to the limelight and in turn take it world wide.
Students would be introduced to the social and cultural context of the country’s capital city- Delhi and would be given opportunities to explore the historical context of Indian media along with its future. The programme would further forward the students with offers for international media internships and give them comprehensive in-depth understanding on media industries.
Course topics include:
• Introduction to transnational media industries
• History of Indian media and their future developments
• Communication media for social and economic development
• Outsourcing of cultural and information industries to India
• Bollywood and beyond–global flows of images from and into India
• Globalization and cultural identity
• Weekly colloquiums given by top media professionals in India
International students with satisfactory TOEFEL score or with an overall GPA of 2.75 or more are eligible to apply. Sophomores, juniors and seniors in all majors as well as recent graduates or final year candidates can also apply.
9.9 School of Convergence being one of the best journalism schools of India is popular for its faculties. Every year infinite number of international guest lecturers as well as dynamic media personalities visits the school to help in shaping the future of the country’s mass media scenario. The “Global Media and Communication Programme” is another unique attempt of the school to give students a glimpse of the Indian mass media industry and thereby take them one step closer to the realities of global media.
Students would be introduced to the social and cultural context of the country’s capital city- Delhi and would be given opportunities to explore the historical context of Indian media along with its future. The programme would further forward the students with offers for international media internships and give them comprehensive in-depth understanding on media industries.
Course topics include:
• Introduction to transnational media industries
• History of Indian media and their future developments
• Communication media for social and economic development
• Outsourcing of cultural and information industries to India
• Bollywood and beyond–global flows of images from and into India
• Globalization and cultural identity
• Weekly colloquiums given by top media professionals in India
International students with satisfactory TOEFEL score or with an overall GPA of 2.75 or more are eligible to apply. Sophomores, juniors and seniors in all majors as well as recent graduates or final year candidates can also apply.
9.9 School of Convergence being one of the best journalism schools of India is popular for its faculties. Every year infinite number of international guest lecturers as well as dynamic media personalities visits the school to help in shaping the future of the country’s mass media scenario. The “Global Media and Communication Programme” is another unique attempt of the school to give students a glimpse of the Indian mass media industry and thereby take them one step closer to the realities of global media.
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Journalism Colleges in India
I just finished my English (Hons) and started on a quest for quality Media Education in India. Given the number of years Media has been around I did not imagine it would be very tough. After all what did I want? A school that offers a program that focuses on practical learning and adapts to the changing nature of Media. Well, I searched the internet spoke to people in the industry and they gave me some pointers as to how I should decide on a school.
These were some of them:
1. Board of advisors
2. Industry buy-in of the program
3. Faculty
4. Curriculum
5. Placements
6. Practical learning
7. Infrastructure
Then they gave me a list to start this journey:
1. Asian College of Journalism
2. Manorma School of Communication
3. Jamia Milia
4. Indian Institute of Mass Communication
5. 9.9 School of Convergence
I thought 5 colleges to start my research was more than enough! I started a detailed survey of these colleges on the parameters I was given. Let me analyse each one of them now.
1. Asian College of Journalism
It is one of the oldest and most respected college in India and has alumni working in some of the top Media companies. It has one of the most amazing placement records. The issue is that the curriculum has not been changed in years, people were not very co-operative in giving information and you have to choose a particular stream.
I figured that most people were not going to ACJ for the curriculum but the fact that it had good placements. Though my aim was to learn and I was not sure if that was the college for me. Though I must say that it is one of the best colleges that I came across. It depends on what you are looking for. Honestly, it was one of my options!
2. Manorma School of Communication
Owned by one of the largest media houses Manorma seemed like a promising school. Manorma also seemed to have developed on lines of ACJ. Good college but had something missing from the practical point of view.
3. Jamia Milia
The curriculum has not changed for a decade now. Also, given the reservations etc there are very few seats.
4. IIMC
Honestly, I saw the website and I did not know whether I was on a wrong page. It really was old and torn. The course has been the same, faculty is old. Did not have the charm of a media school. I almost wondered why so many people wanted to get in so bad. But then I realised that it was the placements and the fact that it had alumni working in top media companies that was the biggest puller.
5. 9.9 School of Convergence
This was an interesting school that caught my eye. The minute I saw the website I felt it had a breath of fresh air. Started by Pramath Sinha who had started the Indian School of Business and run by ISB graduates seemed interesting. On investigating further I found out that they have a totally integrated program that combines practical learning. It had the international exposure and an absolutely brilliantly deigned curriculum. It was designed for the nextgen Media. Given it was a 9 year old school I spoke with alumni and realised this school may give me what a Columbia would have offered.
In short I feel that Institutions in India need to change with the changing times. Education concepts designed a decade ago are absolutely redundant now.
In summary this is the way I ranked my choices:
• Board of advisors
1. Asian College of Journalism
2. Manorma School of Communication
3. 9.9 School of Convergence
4. IIMC
5. Jamia
• Industry buy-in of the program
1. 9.9 School of Convergence
2. Asian College of Journalism
3. Manorma School of Communication
4. IIMC
5. Jamia
• Faculty
1. Asian College of Journalism
2. 9.9 School of Convergence
3. Manorma School of Communication
4. Jamia
5. IIMC
• Curriculum
1. 9.9 School of Convergence
2. Asian College of Journalism
3. Manorma School of Communication
4. Jamia
5. IIMC
• Placements
1. Asian College of Journalism
2. Manorma School of Communication
3. 9.9 School of Convergence
4. Jamia
5. IIMC
• Practical learning
1. 9.9 School of Convergence
2. Asian College of Journalism
3. Manorma School of Communication
4. Jamia
5. IIMC
• Infrastructure
1. Jamia
2. IIMC
3. Asian College of Journalism
4. 9.9 School of Convergence
5. Manorma School of Communication
Hope this helps you in deciding your Institute as it did in deciding my list!
These were some of them:
1. Board of advisors
2. Industry buy-in of the program
3. Faculty
4. Curriculum
5. Placements
6. Practical learning
7. Infrastructure
Then they gave me a list to start this journey:
1. Asian College of Journalism
2. Manorma School of Communication
3. Jamia Milia
4. Indian Institute of Mass Communication
5. 9.9 School of Convergence
I thought 5 colleges to start my research was more than enough! I started a detailed survey of these colleges on the parameters I was given. Let me analyse each one of them now.
1. Asian College of Journalism
It is one of the oldest and most respected college in India and has alumni working in some of the top Media companies. It has one of the most amazing placement records. The issue is that the curriculum has not been changed in years, people were not very co-operative in giving information and you have to choose a particular stream.
I figured that most people were not going to ACJ for the curriculum but the fact that it had good placements. Though my aim was to learn and I was not sure if that was the college for me. Though I must say that it is one of the best colleges that I came across. It depends on what you are looking for. Honestly, it was one of my options!
2. Manorma School of Communication
Owned by one of the largest media houses Manorma seemed like a promising school. Manorma also seemed to have developed on lines of ACJ. Good college but had something missing from the practical point of view.
3. Jamia Milia
The curriculum has not changed for a decade now. Also, given the reservations etc there are very few seats.
4. IIMC
Honestly, I saw the website and I did not know whether I was on a wrong page. It really was old and torn. The course has been the same, faculty is old. Did not have the charm of a media school. I almost wondered why so many people wanted to get in so bad. But then I realised that it was the placements and the fact that it had alumni working in top media companies that was the biggest puller.
5. 9.9 School of Convergence
This was an interesting school that caught my eye. The minute I saw the website I felt it had a breath of fresh air. Started by Pramath Sinha who had started the Indian School of Business and run by ISB graduates seemed interesting. On investigating further I found out that they have a totally integrated program that combines practical learning. It had the international exposure and an absolutely brilliantly deigned curriculum. It was designed for the nextgen Media. Given it was a 9 year old school I spoke with alumni and realised this school may give me what a Columbia would have offered.
In short I feel that Institutions in India need to change with the changing times. Education concepts designed a decade ago are absolutely redundant now.
In summary this is the way I ranked my choices:
• Board of advisors
1. Asian College of Journalism
2. Manorma School of Communication
3. 9.9 School of Convergence
4. IIMC
5. Jamia
• Industry buy-in of the program
1. 9.9 School of Convergence
2. Asian College of Journalism
3. Manorma School of Communication
4. IIMC
5. Jamia
• Faculty
1. Asian College of Journalism
2. 9.9 School of Convergence
3. Manorma School of Communication
4. Jamia
5. IIMC
• Curriculum
1. 9.9 School of Convergence
2. Asian College of Journalism
3. Manorma School of Communication
4. Jamia
5. IIMC
• Placements
1. Asian College of Journalism
2. Manorma School of Communication
3. 9.9 School of Convergence
4. Jamia
5. IIMC
• Practical learning
1. 9.9 School of Convergence
2. Asian College of Journalism
3. Manorma School of Communication
4. Jamia
5. IIMC
• Infrastructure
1. Jamia
2. IIMC
3. Asian College of Journalism
4. 9.9 School of Convergence
5. Manorma School of Communication
Hope this helps you in deciding your Institute as it did in deciding my list!
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