Since its inception in 2007, the School of Media Studies has consistently ranked amongst India's top institutions for Mass Communication, confirming its position as a leading media school in Rajasthan. With a mission to empower students and make them the best in the field of media, the school has been working aggressively in honing their intellectual prowess, and shaping the careers of numerous media professionals in the rapidly changing media landscape.
The school offers a comprehensive curriculum that encompasses various aspects of media studies, including audio, visuals, videos, new media, MOJO journalism, photography, and storytelling. This enables the candidates to pursue careers in diverse industries, ranging from television and film to radio, podcasts, social media, and beyond.
State-of-the-Art Infrastructure
The school boasts cutting-edge facilities, including a community radio station, a television production studio, a film and documentary production studio, an editing lab, and a photography club. These facilities provide students with practical experience, enabling them to polish their skills in various aspects of media studies.
Community Radio Station: Radio JNU
Radio JNU-89.6 FM, “Dunia Badal Denge,” is the school's community radio station and offers students the opportunity to produce their own shows, do anchoring, and do sound editing. This platform has given students the chance to showcase their talent and perform as sound editors and radio jockeys, which can help them secure positions in reputed media organizations in the years to come.
Television Production Studio
The Television Production Studio provides students with training in anchoring, news reading, and producing shows on various topics. It is furnished with advanced technology, including chroma, a teleprompter, and a three-point lighting system, that help students gain valuable experience in television production.
Film and documentary production
The students at the School of Media Studies have the opportunity to produce their own short films, documentaries, and features, learning the entire production process, from writing the script, and screenplay to finding a location to shoot, act, and edit their short films, which would provide them with a comprehensive experience. The school also gives students a great opportunity to screen their short films during the Inter-University Short Film Festival and win accolades.
Editing Lab
The editing lab is equipped with industry-standard software, including FCP, Adobe Premiere Pro, Audacity, Sound Forge, and Sony Vegas. Students gain expertise in audio-visual editing, preparing them for careers in post-production.
Lens Quest Club
The photography club, Lens Quest, offers students the chance to enhance their photography skills through workshops, field visits, and inter-university contests. This work serves as a platform to build their profile under experts’ guidance and build a career in photography.
Open Mike
The school's Open Mike initiative provides students with a platform to develop their speaking skills, with gatherings taking place every month that feature stand-up comedy, mime, mono-acting, and self-written poetry by students.
Career Prospects
Graduates of the School of Media Studies have gone on to secure positions in various media organizations, including print media, advertising agencies, corporate houses, public relations firms, government sectors, electronic media (TV and radio, YouTube and OTT), new media, and the animation industry.
This would ensure them the position of:
- Reporter
- Journalist/Photojournalist
- Cameraman
- Layout Designer/Graphic Designer
- Advertising Manager
- Content writer
- Public Relations Officers
- Anchor/RJ
- Producer
- Script Writer
- Correspondents/ Stringers
- Editor/Sub Editor/Desk Editor
Notable alumni from the recent batches who have carved a niche for themselves include Palak Gupta, RJ at All India Radio, Samwaad Bhatt, Creative Producer at The Kapil Sharma Show, Aneesh Shekhar, Sub Editor at Zee News, Raunak Pareek, Multimedia Producer at Punjab Kesari TV, and Karan Kak, Head of Investigation, Research and Development Mass-Studios, Clientel -National Geographic, Discovery and History TV.
Highlights to be taken into account
- Ranked amongst India's top institutions for mass communication
- 100% placement record
- State-of-the-art facilities, including a community radio station, television production studio, film and documentary production studio, editing lab, and photography club.
- Opportunities for student exchange programs, internships, and media study trips.
- Notable alumni in various media organizations.
- Placements done with an average package of 2.50 LPA and the highest package of 7.70 LPA.
The School of Media Studies at Jaipur National University offers a comprehensive media education, preparing students for careers in media. With its state-of-the-art facilities and experienced faculty, the school has established itself as a beacon of excellence in media education.
Note: The article is written by the Brand Desk.