The last decade has witnessed major developments in the global media scene. The tremendous technological improvements in communication media have brought people from different countries closer than ever before. These changes have created a climate of heightened awareness and creativity as people of different societies and cultures wish to be heard and seen throughout the world. The Media School of WLCI has responded with enthusiasm to this vibrant Media scenario in the world. The course content of the Advanced Diploma in Media course is structured to provide a comprehensive understanding of different media and media production techniques. It is especially designed to nurture talent and equip students with professional skills to enter a Media stream of their choice.

Course Aims

The course provides students with an encouraging environment for learning, professional skills development and experimentation. The emphasis in the course is on building a sound foundation in research, analysis and writing skills and then moving on to provide technical, practical and creative skills. At WLCI, the ethos is that of nurturing a complete individual. Constant personalized guidance through the personal tutorial system helps focus on individual personality development and identifying key strengths and weaknesses. Whilst developing qualities of teamwork, students are also encouraged to take up individual and Industry-driven projects to pave their entry into the working environment. The course is monitored and finely-tuned to meet the requirements of a dynamic Media Industry. Students are given internships with leading national newspapers, radio and television channels, production houses and the film industry to provide them with an exposure to the real- world work environment, professional ethics and a variety of career opportunities.

Special Features

• Focus on creative experimentation
• Encouragement to work on media projects
• Instruction from media professionals
• International curriculum
• Industry driven live projects
• Industry Internship for 4 weeks after the 4th semester
• Traineeship in the 6th semester
• Opportunity to pursue the final year in UK.

Career Opportunities

Students can choose professional career options in print journalism, radio, television or independent video film production. They could also find career paths in television channels, production houses, advertising, new media and animation film-making. Students can become Independent Film Producers/ Directors, Television Producers, Cinematographers, Editors, Sound Recordists, Photographers, Animators, Production Controllers, Scriptwriters, Anchors, Journalists, Documentary Film Makers, Video and Radio Jockey, News Anchors, News Co-ordinators, Reporters

Year 1

Semester – 1	Semester – 2
Understanding Media Writing & Editing Copy Experimental Media Workshop – Photography Photoshop Computer Workshop Computer Workshop- Quark Express Page Layout & Design Practical Skills Moving Image	Research Techniques Film Studies Camera & Lighting Workshop Sound for the Moving Image Video Editing Designing Graphics & Indents for Screen Anchor & Presentation Techniques Workshop

Year 2

Semester – 3	Semester – 4
Contextual Studies Production Planning & Execution Film & TV Documentary News & Current Affairs for TV After Effects Workshop Advertising Production	Scripting Fiction for TV & Film Theatre Workshop & Directing Actors’ Workshop Film & TV Drama Production Media Project Career Development (Moving Image) Media Industries

Year 3

Semester – 5	Semester – 6
Radio Documentary TV Studies Director (Moving Image) Laws for Journalists Work Experience in Media Industry	Media project Portfolio Development Traineeship/Placement

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Duration:

3 Years Full Time

Eligibilty:

• 10+2/HSC in any discipline
• Portfolio preferred

Options:

Pursue one-year top-up programme in UK after completion of 2 years in India, which leads to a Bachelors’ Degree For details refer to Bachelors’ Degree Course

International Opportunities:

• Complete the last semester at Wigan & Leigh College, UK
• Top-up the qualification at universities in the UK, USA, Canada & Australia.

Locations:

• Delhi
• Mumbai
• Bangalore
• Kolkata
• Hyderabad
• Pune
• Indore
• Lucknow
• Ahmedabad
• Srinagar
• Bhubaneshwar
• Ranchi
• Goa
• Jaipur
• Chennai

Assessment:

All units combine workshops, tutorials and projects and are assessed depending on the nature of the project. At the end of the semester, the units will also be assessed by time-bound assessment.