| Why
should I choose to study only at CMAC? |
College of Media
and Communication is positioned as your best choice
to learn all about being the finest in the media
industry. CMAC is the new age college with programs
designed for Generation-X. The program contents and
delivery methodology is devised after extensive industry
inputs and is to industry requirements. At CMAC, you
undergo intensive training with hands on exposure and
practical knowledge to take on challenging job
opportunities with leading media companies. Such trained
professional are much in need and get ready jobs.
Faculty at CMAC comprises of professionals from
industry. They have respect in both academic community
and the media world. This faculty is able to train you
from varied perspectives and you would benefit from
there first hand experience. The training environment at
CMAC is not only competitive but also one which
encourages open discussion, fosters superior
communication, creates new possibilities and above all
draws from the latest in the media industry. Guest
lectures from eminent media personalities are a
for-going process where our students learn all about the
media industry from the doyens themselves.
To support our training programs we have the best
infrastructure available. This includes an up to date
edit lab, shooting studio, photo studio, computer lab,
animation lab, sound studio and library and much more.
CMAC pass outs are working with topmost TV channels,
production houses, animation studios, film, movie,
advertising, public relations, and event management
companies.
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| How
is CMAC different from other institutes? |
Students at CMAC are
not just taught and given notes out of books but they
are actually trained for media jobs, a clear focus of
purpose, which the other institutes lack. Students at
CMAC undergo intensive training with an industry
perspective.
The training programs in the various fields have been
developed in close consultation with industry. The hands
on exposure and practical knowledge imparted during the
training program makes them fit for the various career
avenues in the media industry. Our students are trained
by industry-trained professionals. The professionals who
form the faculty are well connected with the media.
Unlike other institutes, CMAC has a Winning
infrastructure. CMAC follows industry standards making
it possible for students and faculty to train for
future. CMAC provides ample hands-on experience to the
students. Students have access to Edit Lab where they
work on non-linear editing G-4 machines and software's
like Final Cut Pro, Avid, and Media 100. The Shooting
Studio is equipped with latest SONY PD170 cameras, which
are currently being used by the best in industry.
Computer Lab has 110 latest systems with broadband
connectivity of Internet access while the animation lab
allows students to work on their projects. The Library
has subscription to journals and periodicals with a huge
collection of media related books. The Photo Studio has
SLR camera, lighting equipment and a fully functional
dark room and photo lab with enlargers for students to
practice still photography projects.
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| How
is CMAC linked with media Industry? |
Students at CMAC get
training by working on a number of real time projects.
This includes Industry Interaction, Discussion forum,
Alumni Café Campus Newspapers, producing a News
Bulletin, making Documentary Films, Research Projects,
Industry visits, Cultural Festivals, student events,
film clubs, participation in national and international
seminars & conferences, active discipline based
clubs and societies and much more. All these activities
provide a very solid base to start great careers in
Media Industry.
Industry
Interaction :
Students interact with media industry in three unique
ways- First is "How to Become Me"
lecture series where students get the opportunity to
meet media stalwarts. Second is "Colloquium"
where a student meet mid carrier media personalities
and third is "Alumni Café" where
students on weekly basis interact with fresh entrants of
media industry
- How to Become Me - Aspirations of
youth are achievements of greats: CMAC endeavors to
put both face to face through a lecture series "How
to Become Me." This series hosts stalwarts of
the media world, who give Gyan & Guidance to our
students. The achievers of the media world, the big
names, the people who have carved their own niche,
are well known, well recognized and are living
dreams of Gen- X tell how they become what they are.
This series answers what was the journey like, what
adversities did they brave, was this what they
wanted to become, and many more insights.
- Colloquium - is a platform where
CMAC students meet media personalities from leading
media houses. The Media luminaries share their
experiences and acquaint the students with the
challenges lying ahead in the industry. The series
provides CMAC students with glimpses of real
processes, problems and challenges of the media
world. We believe that during the studies, students
weave their dreams and 'CMAC Colloquium' gives
strands of reality to their dreams. CMAC students
share a common platform with media bigwigs from
leading media houses. CMAC students discuss,
enquire, expand their knowledge base, and become
aware of the latest developments in media world and
otherwise.
- Alumni Café - CMAC is an
ever-increasing family of students, teachers,
parents, etc. Every year some students move in this
family and some move out to join the marketplace as
CMAC ambassadors. Every member of this community is
special. All CMAC students develop their own story
of success and achievements while they carve a
unique niche in the industry. Every week alumni
student shares his or her experiences as a fresher
in this dynamic and glamorous industry. Besides
struggle, they also discuss the current trends and
career prospects of the industry.
Campus
Newspapers :
- CMAC Journal - The purpose of
journal is to give students hands on experience of
all the stages of media publication. The exercise
takes place under the guidance of senior faculty. At
the same time, it creates a platform for advertising
students to create and place advertisements and
carry out campaigns in the journal.
- Ad Buzz - Advertising students
bring out "Ad Buzz" a paper that keeps the
campus informed of the latest news from media world,
new product launches, latest national and
international advertising campaigns and agency news.
Both the journals have a student editor and provide
an opportunity to students to hone their writing,
editing and layout skills.
News Bulletin
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- News Edge - Our students from
journalism stream produce and present TV program "News
Edge" which. In a sense, this is a multi
disciplinary endeavor. Student teams are involved in
all stages of production from conceptualization to
implementation.
Documentaries
:
- Zarina : A film by CMAC students
was awarded "The Best Student Film," and "Best
Audience Voted Film," in "Jeevika 04,"
a documentary film festival organized by Center for
Civil Society, on livelihood issues.
- Mid Short - An Experimental Truth
- Directed by CMAC student was selected for
screenings in 2005 at Shoot & Sight Film
Festival, Big Picture Film Festival, Noida and
Mumbai International Film Festival.
Research
Project :
- Delhi Citizen Handbook 2006 - Our
students worked as research assistants with Center
for Civil Society (CCS) CCs is a center of
excellence and think tank for research on governance
and policy issues.
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| What
about the curriculum? How is that changing? |
CMAC curriculum goes
hand in hand with industry trends and demands. The
Journalism Program provides training combined with
intellectual and creative problem-solving approach
geared towards work in the media industry. The intention
is to produce professionals who are creative, versatile
practitioners capable of producing imaginative and
intelligent work through a repertoire of practical,
inventive, and analytical skills. This course will
develop students' awareness of professional practice in
journalism. They will learn about roles in newsrooms, as
well as the market forces, which govern a freelance
journalistic career. The program raises awareness of
ethical issues, financial matters, copyright issues, and
agencies.
CMAC attempts to demystify the learning of concepts,
ideas, and observations and jargon - by trying to
simplify and explain them to the students in as
people-friendly terms as possible.
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| Who
should study at CMAC? |
Intelligent
individuals who have understood the pitfalls of our
traditional educational system and are ready to train
for successful careers in media industry will choose
CMAC, the Generation-X College.
You can be a Graduate or an Undergraduate, maybe
someone just out of school. However, one thing you need
is that you must have a passion to succeed in whatever
field of media you want to...
- If you have completed your graduation and are
looking for a program that would work as a launch
pad for a successful career in media then one of the
48-week intensive training program is just meant for
you.
- On the other hand is you have just completed your
school (10+2) and would want to pursue a career in
media you can enroll in our three years or two-year
programs.
Just in case you would want to earn an academic
degree as an added qualification (particularly if
you are an undergraduate student) CMAC supports and
assists you in pursuing simultaneous programs
leading to award of a graduation degree as well.
THUS, a CMAC pass out is doubly sure of a bright
future with assured job opportunities.
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