MA Multimedia admission 2013 details for University of Calicut
MA Multimedia is a Postgraduate Program in Multimedia under the University of Calicut designed with a view to imparting to students an advanced knowledge in Multimedia, TV and Film Studies. Admission for 2013 MA in Multimedia is open now. It closes shortly(January 2013). Read this article for more information.
MA Multimedia is a Postgraduate Program in Multimedia under the University of Calicut designed with a view to imparting to students an advanced knowledge in Multimedia, TV and Film Studies. In the 21st century, an advanced degree is a prerequisite for the best jobs in the most glamorous Media Industry. The MA Multimedia programme will enhance student's intellectual and practical skills, and help them to equip themselves to meet the need of the multimedia career.
A few seats are now vacant in MA Multimedia course of University of Calicut in JDT Islam College of Arts and Science. Candidates who wish to join should contact the college in this number: 0495-2730055,or 919400309203 as early as possible. Admission closes shortly(January 2013).
JDT Islam College of Arts and Science situated at Vellimadukunnu in Kozhikode district in Kerala provides this two year course with all type of facilities to the students. The objective of the MA Multimedia program is to give students the education and skills necessary to handle various media tools like multimedia applications, video and still cameras, internet applications, etc. This is a two year program which focuses on the usage and principles of production and multimedia design for many clients. The course include television and film studies, camera operations, shooting techniques, editing and studio operations, design for multimedia, multimedia authoring, media publishing, advertising, electronic journalism, new media development etc.Admission Criteria
Admission to the Programme shall be based on the performance of students in an aptitude test conducted by the College. Candidates who have studied Multimedia/ engineering / computer/ IT related subjects or fine arts subject in their degree courses and those who have secured diploma / certificate in computer/ IT related subjects / fine arts will be given weightageTheory Courses
In the first three semesters there will be four theory courses each including three core theory courses and one elective course. But in the fourth semester there will be only three theory courses comprising two core theory courses and one elective course. Students can choose any one of the elective courses from the available options given. Practicals
In each semester there will be two core practical courses. However practical examination with external examiner from the university will be conducted only at the end of the second and fourth semesters.Project and Viva Voce
In each semester there will be one project and Viva Voce. In the first three semesters students will have to do project works in group under the guidance of a faculty member of the college and in the last semester the project should be done individually. There will be a comprehensive viva voce in each semester. The viva voce will be based on the theory and practical courses and the project work. However project and Viva Voce evaluation will be conducted only at the end of the second and fourth semesters.Internship
Students have to do internship in any recognized Newspaper, TV Channel, New media, Ad agency, or any other media organization for a six-week period after the M.A. Multimedia final semester exam. If any student fails to fulfil this requirement, his/her result will be withheld until the internship requirement is met.Pass minimum
Each student shall secure a minimum D grade in university examination for each course and D grade in internal assessment for each course and an aggregate C grade in each course (that is, putting together the grades of internal assessment and external examination for each course) for a pass in that course.