Share your story and shine at JK Monitor!🌟 Welcome to JK Monitor, where every story matters and every achievement is celebrated! We invite you to share the remarkable journey of your life and showcase your accomplishments to the world. Join our exclusive interviews that honor exceptional individuals just like you. SRINAGAR: As part of its ongoing Academic Outreach Initiative, the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication (DJMC), Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), visited Amar Singh College here on Tuesday.
The programme aimed to generate awareness about the scope of media studies and saw active participation from the media students of the college. It served as an engaging platform where faculty members, research scholars and students from DJMC interacted with the college students.
In her introductory remarks, Dr. Rabia Noor, Head, DJMC IUST, gave an overview of the department and its course curriculum. “The beauty of our Master’s programme is the specialisation that is offered in different areas of media. Students are taught basics of all the subjects in first two semesters, and then they are provided with an opportunity to excel in one of them,” she said.
Speaking on the occasion, Principal, Amar Singh College, Prof. Aijaz Ahmad Hakak, said, such interactions are a must for students to shape their career, as these aware them about the career opportunities they have. He also praised IUST for its vibrant academic activities.
Faculty and technical staff interacted with students, highlighting the career advantages of postgraduate studies, and conducted an engaging activity, “Viral in 60 Seconds,” where students pitched creative media ideas. The team also shared practical insights on journalism, photography, and digital content, alongside a hands-on session in camera and videography.
The programme concluded with a Q&A on media careers and a tour of the Department, while welcoming the team, Parvez Majeed Lone Head Department of Media Studies, Amer Singh College stressed the need for industry-ready professionals.
