Highlights - MIT International School of Broadcasting and Journalism

HIGHLIGHTS

Journalism and mass communication cannot be learned in classrooms. MIT International School of Broadcasting and Journalism gives you, your space to fly high. A strong theoretical and practical approach changes the student’s thinking orbit. Following are best practices which make us a shining star in media education.

Guest lectures by media professionals
Seminars on media and contemporary issues
Production of in-house video bulletins for practical experiences
Documentary and short film production
Outdoor projects to focus on participatory and collaborative learning
Internet access with Wi-Fi
Excursions to important and historical surroundings near Pune
Professional Workshops by industry veterans
National & International (optional) Study Tours for additional information on media culture and activities in other countries

Translation lab

The first of its kind, the journalism department has set up an advanced multilingual translation laboratory jointly with leading translation and content company Rian. Translation is a booming sector in India because of its linguistic diversity. With the regionalisation of content, demand for translations of the text and audio-video content has increased enormously. Considering the untapped potential, this joint initiative with Rian equip our students in machine translation and content curation. The department also has a planned certification programme with Rian for working translations.

Creative lab

We are well equipped with creative labs for our students. The lab houses more than 80 computer systems loaded with relevant media software. We have licensed software like Adobe Premiere Pro, Hootsuite, slide model, Hubspot and Vimeo. Students design newspapers, create graphics, edit videos and organise advertisement campaigns using the software. We have created a simulated newsroom in the creative lab to provide a real-life experience for the students. Students can spend their best time of university life in the lab for creative purposes at their will and choice of time.

Fact Checking Lab

The Broadcasting Department in collaboration with Journalism Department runs the ISBJ Fact Checking Lab. It trains the students in various methods of fact checking and fake news verification and regularly produces videos and other awareness materials on countering fake news. The Lab is also the hub of fact checking for the entire MIT-ADT University community. The lab intends to hold workshops on fact checking and media literacy for the larger community and become a research facility on misinformation.

Broadcasting Facilities

We aim to provide hands-on experience to all our students with broadcasting tools. Apart from the studio and editing suites, we have modern video cameras and DSLRs with lenses and related equipment which students can use to produce news stories, documentaries, and photo features. The students are encouraged to cover various events on and outside the campus using the broadcasting facilities. Our practicals are designed in such a way that every student gets a real-life experience in broadcasting.

Library and Knowledge Resource Centre

We have an updated library which houses all contemporary media and allied industries’ books, reference and handbooks, and academic journals. Multiple copies of many volumes are available for the students to get them issued easily. The library also subscribes to various national and regional newspapers and magazines suited for the media students. An online repository of the books and journal is available for the students and researchers. The library is attached with a reading hall where students can read books and carry out research beyond the class hours.

IPAC (Internship and Placement Assistance Cell)

We strive to facilitate students in finding recruiters that fit their skill set. We help students define their career goals and try to fulfil their ambitions by providing them with the best available employment resources. Tools such as resume writing and face-the-interview workshops, career fairs, career counselling, and presentations are used extensively.

News Studio

Along with the newsroom, we have a news studio equipped with high-end microphones, cameras and a teleprompter. It also has a chroma setup. Students are encouraged to use the facility to record anchor links, produce bulletins and chat shows to gain experience in how mainstream news channels produce their shows. The students regularly produce MIT News bulletins and other shows like Jump Cuts, and Food and Travel Show which are hosted on the ISBJ YouTube channel. The timetable has been designed for the students to optimise the usage of the newsroom and the studio. A full-fledged Campus Broadcasting System with state-of-the-art facilities is coming up soon at the ISBJ.

Newspaper

Journalism is a profession of practice and writing. To give students the simulated experience of working in a news organization, we have introduced an experimental newspaper, ‘The Enquirer.’ The four-page newspaper is a student-driven activity. The students of journalism specialisation run this fortnightly newspaper with voluntary contributions from other specializations. The newspaper covers local and national stories. An editorial page talks about contemporary issues and page four is page is full of travelogues, movie reviews, food reviews, interviews and photo features. The newspaper gives an opportunity to students to work in various capacities and hands-on experience and makes them confident in career endeavours.

Vishwanath Sports Meet

Sports always attract students and it leads to a healthier environment. Vishwanath Sports Meet is the annual sports event of MIT ADT University in which more than 4000 students from all over Maharashtra participate every year. This event provides the best platform for any sportsperson to perform in different events and unleash his/her talent for the betterment of the future of sports in India. Till date this event has been graced with the presence of esteemed athletes like VVS Laxman, Vijender Singh, Sushil Kumar, Yogeshwar Dutt, M.C. Mary Kom, Bhaichung Bhutia, PR Sreejesh, Irfan Pathan, Dilip Vengsarkar, Chandu Borde, Kiran More, Cheteshwar Pujara, Mithali Raj, Abhijit Kunte, Mir Ranjan Negi, Kedar Jadhav, Sawarn Singh, Lalita Babar and Mahendra Chavan. This event includes a number of sports like Cricket, Football, Kabaddi, Basketball, Badminton, Volleyball, Table Tennis, Tennis, Water Polo, Chess, Swimming, Rowing, and Boxing. There are exciting cash prizes for the participants who win.

Persona Fest

Persona Fest is amongst the most awaited techno-cultural event being organized by the MIT-ADT University for the students from the various colleges under the MIT-ADT University as well as from the prestigious institutions and universities of Maharashtra. More than 11,000 Students from the 125+ institutions and universities participate in this MIT-ADT University Flagship event. Till Date, 120+ eminent personalities have graced this occasion with their august presence, as distinguished guests and jury for the various techno-cultural events. The major events include Architecture Events, “Carnival”, cultural functions, Design and Food Technology shows, Marine and Naval, Management related events, “TECHFEST”, etc. Famous Personalities and subject matter experts from different walks of life are invited every year for the Persona Fest Event. Several awards have been conferred upon them in recognition of their excellence and immense contribution in their core area of expertise