Symbiosis Centre for Media and Communication

SCMC is housed in an award-winning* building in the Viman Nagar Campus of Symbiosis International University in Pune. Located close to the airport in a place buzzing with life and activity, its offers undergraduate students the dual advantage of a tranquil learning environment nestled in an area that has all amenities and conveniences of a modern city, away from the chaos.

[*AESA (Architect, Engineers and Surveyors Association, Pune) Silver Award 2008 in Non Residential Category]

Our academic infrastructure includes:

SEMINAR HALLS:

These host regular lectures, demonstration classes and examinations and are provided with overhead LCD projectors and public-address systems.

SCREENING ROOMS:

For lectures and AV screenings, these are acoustically sealed, split air-conditioned mini-auditoriums with wall-to-wall carpeting and provided with overhead LCD projection systems and Dolby / DTS 7.1 surround sound systems.

SHOOTING FLOOR:

The shooting floor along with a Production Control Room (PCR) is acoustically sealed and air- conditioned. It is equipped with lighting equipment including Canara overhead moveable lighting grid with cool flood lights, spotlights, Kino lights, shadow casters & light meters. It has multiple digital cameras (Panasonic DVX102, Panasonic AG-AF100 & Canon 5D Mark III with lenses). It also has a Teleprompter for news reading, apart from a multi-channel digital audio mixer.

POST-PRODUCTION SUITE & LABORATORY:

These consists of four air-conditioned cubicles as well as a post-production laboratory equipped with non- linear edit systems to provide professional level post-production facilities. There are four MacPro machines with FCP and 10 iMac machines with Adobe Premier CS5. Additional software includes Adobe After Effects, Adobe Photoshop & FCE.

SOUND RECORDING SUITE & LABORATORY:

The air-conditioned and acoustically balanced practical-demo suite has an industry-standard multi-track sound recording and reproduction set-up. It is equipped with audio mixing consoles like Yamaha MG166cx, Xenyx 802, Yamaha MG82cx & Eurorack UB880. The suite also has a pair of powered audio monitors - Yamaha HS80M and two pairs of Yamaha MSP3. Nuendo 5 is the preferred audio software used to record and reproduce recorded audio files here.

PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO:

The air-conditioned photography studio combines both manual and digital facilities. It has the latest SLR & DSLR cameras with all types of professional lenses, tripods & other accessories. The studio is equipped with professional studio lights, light meters and other essential lighting equipment apart from a motorised backdrop changer. It also has an iMac with the latest photo editing software for digital imagery.

COMPUTER LABORATORY:

The air-conditioned computer laboratory has 39 terminals and an overhead LCD projector. The laboratory is fully networked and provides high-speed broadband connectivity, with power back-up. A variety of Publishing, Post Production and Design Technology software are available. The entire SCMC campus is Wi-Fi enabled. All desktops and server are fully protected with up-to-date anti-virus software.

LIBRARY:

The library and has a well-stocked collection of books, covering a broad range of technical and non-technical subjects pertaining to mass media and communication management. We subscribe to a wide assortment of national and international newspapers, magazines and journals, and other publications. The students also have access to two online databases – TVAD Index and United News of India.

AUDIO-VISUAL LIBRARY:

The audio-visual library has a comprehensive collection of Indian and foreign classic films, documentaries, radio and television programmes in English, Hindi and other Foreign / Regional languages.

E-RESOURCES:

All students of SCMC have access to the SIU Library Portal through which they can access a huge collection for e-books, magazine and journals for research and academic purposes.

JOURNALISM NEWSROOM & DIGITAL MARKETING LAB:

The Journalism Newsroom Lab is a dedicated facility for all kinds of news production — print, broadcast and digital. We have computers equipped with the latest software as well as broadcast news post production facilities.

The Digital Marketing Lab is intended to provide students the experience of using industry related software in advertising and public relations and help them to hone their skills in broader areas such as creating content, blogging, designing, media monitoring, branding strategies.

CAMPUS FACILITIES

ACCOMODATION:

Separate hostels for boys and girls are available close to the campus, within walking, or easy commuting distance.

HEALTHCARE:

The Symbiosis Centre of Health Care (SCHC) is the in-house healthcare service provider for the entire Symbiosis family. It provides preventive, curative and promotive health care services. SCHC offers Out Patient Department services at all campuses of Symbiosis. A team of specialist doctors are available for consultation.

RECREATION:

Activity Lounge, Auditorium & Amphitheatre

FITNESS & SPORTS:

Gymnasium, Aerobics floor and ‘Yogshala’. Sports ground and facilities for Athletics, Football, Cricket, Basketball, Volleyball, Throwball etc.

REFRESHMENT AND DINING:

Canteen & Mess; Juice Bar; Cafe

OTHER AMENITIES:

On-campus stationery store, photocopier service, ATM

BACHELOR OF ARTS (MASS COMMUNICATION)

SIU announces the four-year degree programme with multiple entry and exit options as envisioned in the NEP 2020. The highlights of the new programme offerings are as under

• The Programme framework allows exciting options to pursue single major, double majors, minors, opportunity to pursue multidisciplinary, Ability and Skill enhancement courses
• Offers a good blend of immersive learning, research and community engagement
• Includes opportunities for semester exchange programmes with foreign universities
• Offers the following exit options
  1. A Certificate at the end of the first year of the programme with 44 credits
  2. A Diploma at the end of the first two years of the programme with 84 credits
  3. A UG Degree at the end of 3 years of the programme with 120 credits
  4. A UG Degree with Honours / Research at the end of the 4 years of the programme with 160 credits

• Offers option of Re-entry within 3 years of exit and 7 years as the maximum permissible period to complete the programme.

Applicants who have completed their 10+2 (or 10+3 Diploma approved by State Board of Technical Education) in any discipline, from any recognised 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. It is incumbent upon them to furnish proof of securing a minimum of 50% (45% for SC/ST) aggregate marks, or equivalent grades, at the time of the second round of admission.

INTAKE

SCMC has an annual intake of 120 students

RESERVATION OF SEATS

Within the sanctioned Intake –

• Scheduled Caste - 15%
• Scheduled Tribe - 7.5%
• Differently-abled - 3%

Over and above the sanctioned Intake –

• Kashmiri Migrant - 2 seats
• International Students including PIO & NRI - 15%

Note - Depending on the prevailing pandemic situation of COVID-19, the schedules as well as the nature/structure of the exams can change, and all tests can be conducted entirely online or entirely offline or in a combination of both modes at the discretion of SIU.