CMAC
CMAC
FAQs

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.

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.

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 :
  • 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.

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.

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.