The Department of Journalism and Mass Communication, New Alipore College, organised a special lecture and interactive discussion on Saturday to help students understand the practical side of the new CCF course module, which the University of Calcutta introduced. The programme focused on experiential learning and how it can prepare students for real-world media work.
Biswajit Das, Head of the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication at Manindra Chandra College, conducted the session. He is also an eminent radio jockey and a well-known media personality. From his professional experience, He spoke about how important it is to learn beyond textbooks. Moreover, he motivated students to engage with the field from an early stage.
Students from different seminars attended the programme with great interest. A major highlight was the hands-on training sessions on field research, storytelling and scripting. With the help of practical exercises and interactive discussions, students received a clear understanding of how theoretical concepts are used in media practice.
Speaking on the occasion, Amartya Saha, Head of the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication, New Alipore College, said, “Such workshops are beneficial to help students and understand the scope of course modules and boost the skills in practical experiential learning.” The programme turned out to be informative as well as inspiring for the students.
The programme helped students better understand how classroom learning connects with real media work. It motivated them to learn with practical experience and feel more confident about the new curriculum.