Symbiosis Bachelors of Media studies

Mission

To receive information related to media and communication, assimilate it and then disseminate the same in an effective manner.
To inform, educate, entertain and empower the participants to meet the challenges of a competitive and evolving globalize media environment.
To educate and inspire media aspirants in social communication within a world class ambience.
To develop a unique Institute where the programmes provide training in new global media technology.
To connect, communicate and converge in building symbiotic links with the academia, industry, and community, in the context of media & communication.
Moveable lighting grid, “cool” flood and spot lights, Baby, M20, M10, shadow caster.

Infrastructure / facilities

The Viman Nagar Campus is situated inside the city limits, yet far from the absolute chaos of city life. Housed in a building, which won an award for its design, the campus for the undergraduate media students is well suited to their needs and learning potential. Separate hostels for boys and girls are situated near the campus building. The campus is perfect for undergraduate studies with its combined grounds for students of design and business administration.

Reaching There

Viman Nagar is the area closest to the airport in Pune, and falls under the Kalyani Nagar area, which is roughly 8 km from the railway station. There are public buses that ply to Viman Nagar and other means of public transport like autos and cabs can be hired to reach Viman Nagar. SIMC (UG) campus has the following facilities:

Seminar Halls:
These are provided with overhead LCD projectors and public-address systems.

Screening Rooms:
These are acoustically sealed, split air-conditioned mini-auditoriums with wall to wall carpeting and provided with overhead LCD projection systems and Dolby 7.1 surround sound system.

Audio-Visual Studio:
A shooting floor along with a Production Control Room. It is equipped with multiple digital cameras and multi-channel digital mixers. Lighting equipment includes overhead moveable lighting grid, cool floods, spot lights & shadow caster.

Post-Production Suite:
Five air-conditioned cubicles are equipped with non-linear edit systems to meet the students editing needs. The same has the following software: Avid and FCP.

Photography Studio:
The air-conditioned photography studio combines both manual and digital facilities. It has a darkroom with enlarger for manual D&P, as well as computers with contemporary software for digital imagery. The studio is equipped with professional lights, SLR cameras and other essential equipment.

Computer Laboratory:
The air-conditioned computer laboratory has about 37 terminals equipped with Pentium IV processor driven CPUs connected to 15" screens. The laboratory is fully networked and provides high-speed broadband connectivity, with power back-up. A variety of Publishing, Post Production and Design Technology softwares are available. The entire campus is Wi-Fi enabled.

Library:
The library is a well-stocked collection acquired since its inception, and covering a broad span of technical and non-technical subjects pertaining to mass media and communication management. A computerized cataloguing system provides instant access facility for any book, by title, author, publisher, or ISBN number. The library also subscribes to a wide assortment of national and international newspapers, magazines and journals, besides some other publications.

Audio-Visual Library:
The audio-visual library has a comprehensive collection of films and documentaries in English, Hindi and other Foreign / Regional languages. Viewing booths are available to access these films at any time during working hours.

Programme offered

Bachelor of Media Studies (BMS)
The full-time programme spread over a period of three years, and spaced out over six semesters of six months each, incorporating lectures, practical sessions, tutorials, assignments, presentations, research papers, field trips, study tours, projects and internships.

Placement/Internship
Past students of SIMC are placed at middle to senior levels, all across media and communication driven organizations, including Times of India, Balaji Telefilms, DNA, NDTV, CNBC, CNN-IBN, Contiloe Films, FCB Ulka, Contract, BBC, 20:20 Media, Encompass, IPAN PR, Genesis PR, Euro RSCG, Times Now, Indian Express, etc

Method of Instruction:
SIMC is driven by its commitment to providing the industry with skilled and trained media professionals adept in all fields of communication. SIMC's method of instructing its students in both the theoretical & practical aspects of mass communication & communication management has produced students who not only excel academically but also respond swiftly to professional challenges.

Career prospects :
Newspapers, TV News Channels, Portals, Radio Channels, Television Production Houses, Television Channels, AD Filmmaking Houses, Independent Filmmakers, Advertising Agencies, Media Planning Houses, Market Research Agencies, PR Agencies, Event Management Firms, Corporate Houses, Media Organizations, NGOs.

Eligibility:

10+2 in any discipline from any recognized Board /Council / University with a minimum of 50% (45% for SC/ST) aggregate marks, or equivalent grades, are eligible to seek admission. Applicants expecting their 12th results may also apply. Their admission will be provisional and subject to furnishing proof of securing a minimum of 50% (45% for SC/ST) aggregate marks, or equivalent grades, in the same latest by beginning of the Second Semester. Failure to furnish proof shall render their admission null and void. No extra time will be given for submission of final mark sheet even in the case of students who have applied for revaluation.

Intake
120 seats

Reservation of seats:

Scheduled Caste: 15%
Scheduled Tribes: 7.5%
Sponsored Category (Management Quota) :15%
Differently abled: 3%

Over and above the Sanctioned intake:
Jammu & Kashmiri Migrants: 2 seats per Programme
International students : 15 % (including PIO and NRI)