Interactive session with Senior Anchor Sayeed Ansari
To sensitise students on the realities of journalistic practice, Department of Journalism and Mass Communication of Goswami Ganesh Dutta Sanatan Dharma College, Chandigarh organised an online interactive session with Senior Anchor and Executive Editor TV Today Network, Sayeed Ansari on 18th September 2021. The session was titled “Managing News and Life of a Journalist: Challenges and Opportunities”.
Celebration of World Communicators Day
The college in collaboration with Public Relations Council of India celebrated World Communicators Day on 28th September 2021. Dr. H.K. Bali, eminent cardiologist was the Chief Guest on the occasion and Sh. U.K. Sharma, President, GGDSD College Society was the Guest of Honour. The college signed an MoU with PRCI. The Youth Communicators Club was also inaugurated at the college.
Workshop on Photo and Video Verification
The Department of Journalism and Mass Communication of Goswami Ganesh Dutta Sanatan Dharma College, Chandigarh organised an online training session on ‘Photo and Video Verification’ on 23rd Oct 2021. Ms. Archana Kumari, certified Google Trainer and Assistant Professor, Department of Mass Communication and New Media, Central University of Jammu, was the resource person on the occasion. The workshop sensitised the students on the challenging issue of misinformation being spread today through photos and videos.
Inauguration of TV & Radio studio
The Department inaugurated its TV and Radio Studio on 26th October 2021. Mr. Rabindra Narayan, MD and President, PTC Network was the Chief Guest on the occasion. Mr. Nikhil Mishra, Vice President, Music and Movies, PTC was also present. The department also screened its documentary Ankahi Ansuni on the tough lives of band men and a docu-drama Promises on honour killing on the occasion.
MoU with PRCI and inauguration of Young Communicators Club
The college in collaboration with Public Relations Council of India celebrated World Communicators Day on 28th October 2021. Dr. H.K. Bali, eminent cardiologist was the Chief Guest on the occasion and Sh. U.K. Sharma, President, GGDSD College Society was the Guest of Honour. To bridge the industry academia-gap, the college signed an MoU with PRCI to provide students the opportunities in the field of Public Relations. The Youth Communicators Club was also inaugurated at the college.
Press Day Celebration
The Department celebrated World Press Day on 16th Nov 2021. Eminent Journalist Shekhar Gupta was the Chief Guest on the occasion. Mr. Gupta interacted with the students are answered various questions by the students regarding journalistic ethics and new trends in the industry.
TV Production workshop
A Workshop on ‘Innovative Aspects of TV News Production’ was conducted on 25 January 2022 by Ms. Sarabdeep Kaur, Senior Producer and Anchor, Chardikala Time TV.
Awareness session with SD Vidya School
To make students aware about the B.Voc Media and Entertainment Course, the Department conducted an online counselling session in SD Vidya School Ambala on 25th Feb 2022.
Workshop on Social Media Audit
The Department conducted a workshop on ‘Social Media Audit’ as part of Google News Initiative on 11th March 2022. Ms. Archna Kumari, certified Google Trainer and Assistant Professor, Department of Mass Communication and New Media, Central University of Jammu, was the resource person on the occasion.
Session on ‘Designing Media Campaign Strategy’
The Department organised an interactive session on ‘Designing Media Campaign Strategy’ in collaboration with Public Relations Council of India, Chandigarh Chapter on 30th March 2022. Students were apprised about PR tools that can be utilised to effectively drive media campaigns.
Student Journalist Competition
On 7th April 2022, on the occasion of World Health Day, the Department conducted a Student Journalist Competition and encouraged students to narrate visual stories on their personal lives during the Covid period.
Workshop on Innovative Aspects of TV News Production
To apprise the students about the latest trends in television industry, a workshop on Innovative Aspects of TV News Production was organised by the Department. Ms. Kanika Dua, AVP Sony Sab was the resource person on the occasion. The event was held on 16th April 2022.
Industrial visit to Global Punjab TV
The Department organised an industrial visit for B.Voc (Media & Entertainment) students to Global Punjab TV on 17th April 2022. Mr. Gaurav Walia, Managing Editor of News Channel, gave the students a tour around the news channel departments. He demonstrated the process of converting events, occurring in day-to-day life, into news stories for the public day.
Career counselling session in Government Model School, Sector 23, Chandigarh
The Department organised an awareness session on 12th May 2022 for the B.Voc (Media and Entertainment) course for the students of Government Model School, Sector 23, Chandigarh. Students were informed about the various careers they can pursue in the field of mass communication.
Inter-school photography competition
An inter-school photography competition was organised in April 2022 on the theme ‘Colours of Nature’. More than 100 entries were received on the theme.
Industrial visit to The Unmute news channel
The Department organised an industrial visit for Add on Video Reporting students to The Unmute news channel on 6th June 2022. Students were given an overview of news channel operations and production techniques. Mr. Harpeet Singh Kahlon, Sr. Executive Editor of the channel gave the students a guided tour of various departments.