S. Vishnu Sharma
Department of Media Sciences at CEG is for those who wish to study courses related to media science. Situated on the premises of CEG (College of Engineering Guindy) which is known to be one of the oldest institutions for technical education, it offers four courses that delve into various nuances of media sciences.
Department of Media Sciences at CEG is a premier centre of media education and research in India. Its mission is to strengthen its existing media disciplines besides giving a thrust to science and technology communication.
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The Department is contemporary, internationally relevant and it meets the latest industry standards, says Dr. I. Arul Aram, Professor and Head of Department of Media Studies at CEG.
There is more to it. The inception of Department of Media Studies as part of AVRC/EMMRC happened in January 2002. Creativity is intelligence having fun.
This core belief and the desire to uplift education beyond being about just books have driven the Department of Media Sciences ever since its inception in January 2002. Collegechalo ventured ahead to know more about the department.
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Courses
MSc in Multimedia (specialisation in Visual Communication), Integrated MSc in Electronic Media, MSc in Electronic Media. Department of Media Sciences at CEG also offers PhD in Media and Communication.
More about courses at Department of Media Sciences at CEG
MSc in Multimedia
This course at Department of Media Sciences is offered with specialisation in Visual Communication and is of two year duration. Candidates who have studied any degree at the bachelors level in science or engineering can apply for this programme at Department of Media Sciences at CEG. Students who have studied any other bachelors degree with a media component in it can also apply.
Integrated MSc in Electronic Media
This course offered at Department of Media Sciences at CEG is of five year duration. Students who have passed plus-two from a recognised institution can apply.
Marks for all subjects other than Languages are considered for admission. Admissions are conducted through general counselling based on merit.
MSc in Electronic Media
Students keen on this course at Department of Media Sciences at CEG should have passed BSc degree or BA in Journalism. Preference would be given to students who have passed undergraduation in media related to subjects.
Applicants to this course at Department of Media Sciences at CEG have to appear for an entrance examination.
PhD in Media Studies
Candidates seeking an admission into PhD course in Media Studies have to appear for an entrance examination. Post passing entrance test, applicants have to appear in a interview.
Student intake
The intake in five year integrated M.Sc in Electronic Media is 40 students per year. The same in case of MSc Electronic Media course at Department of Media Sciences at CEG is 30 students per year. Student intake for two year MSc Multimedia is also 30 per year.
Lessons
It is not only about courses, but also about the lessons that are taught in the courses offered at Department of Media Sciences at CEG.
Integrated MSc in Electronic Media
Computer Graphics, Development of Media, Principles of Journalism, Sound and Acoustics are among the lessons taught in this course that is offered at Department of Media Sciences at CEG.
MSc Electronic Media
Graphics and Animation, Development Communication, User Experience, Audio Production, Advertising are among the lessons taught in this course at Department of Media Sciences at CEG.
MSc Multimedia
Scripting Writing and Story Boarding, User Experience Design, Audiography and Videography, Theories of Visual Analysis, Python Programming, Digital Art are among the lessons in this course.
Highlights
There are lot of special points with regards to the courses offered at Department of Media Sciences at CEG. They are listed below:
# Curriculum of these courses at Department of Media Sciences at CEG is designed in a way that technology and creativity go together
# The core curriculum skillfully balances theory with hands-on experience, providing budding media professionals with industry vibrancy
# Alumni and industry personnel have been consulted for syllabus revision and strengthened new tertiary courses like User Experience Design (UX), Big Data Analytics, Visual Effects (VFX), Virtual and Augmented Reality
Capacity Building Activities
Department of Media Sciences at CEG has lot of capacity building activities like national level media festival gateway, advertising campaign, training on set designing, photography workshop.
Teaching/Learning methods
There are various types of teaching/learning methods at Department of Media Sciences at CEG and they are listed below:
# Demonstration method
# Project/Activity based learning
# Blended Learning
# Flipped classroom method
# Gamification method
Facilities
Department of Media Sciences at CEG is host to various facilities – Video Studio, Audio Studio, Multimedia Lab, Editing Lab, Library and classrooms.
Video studio
Department of Media Sciences at CEG has a state-of-the-art video studio with advanced Teleprompter, PCR and ACR setup and lighting setup for a perfect hands-on experience for students in production with industry standards.
Students have access to the latest professional video cameras, DSLRs and SLRs with all the required accessories.
Audio Studio
The digital audio laboratory at Department of Media Studies allows students to undergo real-time training in audio recording, mixing and layering.
Aspiring audio production enthusiasts have access to the latest microphones, digital audio recorders and also to software like Sound Forge and Nuendo.
Students also have an opportunity to freelance with the award-winning Anna FM, India’s first community radio which functions from the Department of Media Sciences.
Multimedia Lab
The multimedia laboratory at Department of Media Sciences at CEG is equipped with the latest versions of 2D, 3D and compositing software like Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Animate, Autodesk Max, Maya, Blender, Cinema 4D and Foundry Nuke.
This allows aspiring animators and designers to experiment in domains like programming, animation, designing and compositing.
Editing Lab
At the editing laboratory, students can work on improving their post-production skills and techniques. The editing laboratory has editing softwares such as Adobe Premier Pro and Final Cut Pro working in Macintosh.
Exclusive workstations are also provided for those who specialize in editing with AVID software. Students can also experience the workflow of Color Correction and Color Grading through software like DaVinci Resolve.
Library
The library at Department of Media Sciences at CEG is a treasure trove of knowledge and comprises over 4,000 books on various topics related to media.
The Library offers students numerous book titles that cover multiple fields, to help them develop their skills and for academic research. International and Indian publications cover areas like journalism, communication, audio production.
Classrooms
The department has modern classrooms and meeting halls for teaching, discussions, activities and video screening. All classrooms are well ventilated and some are even air-conditioned. Each classroom is equipped with a LCD projector and marker board.
Placements
Department of Media Sciences at CEG offers help placing students post their graduation. Students are recruited by organisations spanning various print, electronic and internet media.
Many alumni are today working in core media companies like TV stations, radio stations, advertising agencies, news channels and in visual effects studios.
Some of the prestigious organisations in which our alumni have been placed include the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), Reuters, NDTV, Sun Network, Rhythm and Hues, Prasad Efx, Star News, Infosys, Cognizant Technology Solutions and Tata Consultancy Services. More information about Department of Media Studies at CEG is available on its website ‘