In a recent announcement, the University of Allahabad (UoA) released 192 NEP-related Skill Enhancement Courses/ Ability Enhancement Courses/ Value-Added Courses offered by various departments and centres of the university. The list includes seven courses offered by the Centre of Media Studies (CMS), which functions under the Institute of Professional Studies, UoA.
About Courses
These courses are not only skill-focused for corporate development but also contribute to the traditional preparation for civil services, for which the city is renowned worldwide.
Course 1: Audio Storytelling and Podcasting by Dr Dhananjai Chopra and Mr Sachin Mehrotra
A comprehensive course to make students ready and meet industry needs for audio storytelling and podcasting. Students can prefer media entherpreneurship after learning the skills offers.
Seats: 30
Fees: ₹1,500
Course 2: Soft Skill Training for Civil Services and Corporate Existence by Ms Priyanka Mishra
This course is unique because it has elements that may boost personality for both government job and corporate sector. It also fits the “Factory of IAS” aura of the university.
Seats: 40
Fees: ₹500
Course 3: The Art of Storytelling by Dr Dhananjai Chopra
This course focuses majorly on storytelling. Skill for physical as well as online modes will be taught.
Seats: 30
Fees: ₹1,500
Course 4: Camera Craft: Practical Training in Videography by Dr Vidya Sagar Mishra
In this course, students will be trained professional camera handling for videography.
Seats: 20
Fees: ₹2,000
Course 5: Book Cover, Magazine Page and Letterhead Designing by Mr Sachin Mehrotra
There has been relentless increase in demand for designers related to publication. This course will intensively focus on such skills.
Seats: 20
Fees: ₹2,000
Course 6: Technique and Art of Photography by Mr SK Yadav
This course will teach various techniques and art of photography.
Seats: 20
Fees: ₹2,000
Course 7: हिन्दी भाषा: रचनात्मक एवं प्रायोगिक अभिव्यक्ति संचार कौशल by Dr Ritu Mathur
This course will focus on creative and practical presentation skills.
Seats: 40
Fees: ₹500
Admission
Newly admitted undergraduate students have been advised to enroll themselves in only one course of their choice, at the earliest. Admission to these courses will be on a first-come, first served basis. For CMS courses, students may consult at Media Research Cell.
Course Credit
Each course is of 2 credit and students will be benefited with it after successful completion.
