Journalism and Mass Communication Department

Activity report 2019-20

June

Commemoration: Gireesh Karnad

Sias media school conducted a commemorative talk about Gireesh karnad, famous playwright

on 11/6/2019 at sias Audio visual theatre. This session was handled by Basil CK, second

year JMC student. Almost 20 people attended including students and teachers. Basil depicted

a clear life picture of Gireesh karnad through his words. Shreekumar and Akhilnadh of

departments of English and mass communication respectively shared their thoughts in the

later session.

Interns’ day

SIAS media school organized "over a cup of tea" on 14/6/19 at college canteen. Students

who have done internship training had shared their experiences in various media. Mr.

Akhilnath of journalism department supervised the session. All the students of second year

mass communication were participated

Western Ghats – Trainers Training Work shop

SIAS Media school hosted a two day trainers training workshop on 15 & 16/06/2019 in

collaboration with Malabar Natural History Society Kozhikode, Peaceful Society Goa and

Save western Ghats Movement. Friends of Nature, NGO based at Calicut was the chief

partner of the Program and financially supported by Kerala Forest and Wildlife Department.

Famous speakers like Dr. Kishore Kumar, Mr.Kumar kalanand Mani ( Goa) Chairman,

Indian River Network, MP Chandran and Hamidali Vazhakkad were the present.

English Learning Workshop

SIAS media school and department of commerce jointly organized a workshop on acquiring

listening and speaking skill through CLT for 21 days with the assistance of English

department. Dr Abdul razak P who is a ASAP trainer and lecturer of English department at

SAFI institute of advanced study handled the sessions. Almost 30 students from both

departments participated the 21 days program. An exam was conducted for the students as

part of the workshop. "This sessions were very much helpful and it changed the fear of

English for us" reviewed by the students.

UGC NET COACHING

SIAS media school conducted a session on "how to face UGC NET". This session was

handled by Mr.Sreekumar, HOD of Department of English, SIAS. The coaching class was for

general paper. It was conducted only for the second year JMC student. This session was very

helpful for the students who are were facing the UGC net exam for the first time.

Commemorative talk on Muhammed Morsi

SIAS media school conducted a commemorative talk about Mohammed Morsi, former Egypt

President on 19/06/19 at SIAS Audio visual theatre. This session was handled by Sumayya

Jasmine M, second year JMC student. Almost 20 people attended including students and

teachers. Sumayya depicted a clear life picture of Morsi and politics of Egypt through his

words. Mr. Jamsheel Aboobacker and Akhilnadh HOD and Assistant Professor of mass

communication department respectively shared their thoughts in the later session.

READERS’ DAY

SIAS media school observed readers day with a session "The joy of reading” by Dr. Shonima

Govindhan Asst. Professor, department of microbiology. This session was held over a cup of

tea at college canteen. She shared the experiences of her reading and about the books she

read. Later a discussion was held on the books read by the students.

JULY

Induction day

SIAS media school conducted an induction day program for first year students on 1/7/19. The

whole department and parents of first year students were participated in the program.

Association secretary in charge Sumayya Jasmine welcomed the gathering. Head of the

department Mr. Jamsheel Aboobacker was presided over the program and he gives a brief

idea about the functioning of the department. Mr. Akhilnadh KS Assistant professor

introduced the new syllabus to the students and parents. Mr. Nazrullah khan, Assistant

professor he gave a sense of knowledge about the department history and alumni. Association

secretary Anju CB delivered vote of thanks.

Beginning school

SIAS media school arranged a beginning school for first year students from 2/7/19 to

5/7/19. Experts from different areas like camera handling, English speaking, translation,

reporting and editing , pagination, and web searching etc. handled sessions. The alumni of

department were the guests. Both second year and first year students were participated in the

7 day programme. First session was about photography and videography was handled by Mr.

Shajahan KE and Mr. Naseef Nanath on 2/7/19. This session introduced for understanding

the camera techniques and visual language. Second session was the art and craft of

translation. It was handled by Mr. Sreekumar HOD, Department of English on 3/7/19. Third

session was pagination and InDesign. It was handled by Mr. Akhilnath KS assistant professor

department of mass communication and journalism. It was an afternoon session on 3/7/19.

Fourth session was reporting and editing was handled by Head of the department Mr.

Jamsheel aboobacker and Mr. Nasrulla khan. Fifth session was addressing letters. It was

handled by Dr. Abdul Razak P, Assistant professor of English department. Whole sessions

were very helpful and gave basic knowledge about the core and frontier areas of mass

communication.

SPOTLIGHT RELEASE PROGRAM

Monthly visual productions of June was released on 09 th July at JMC AVT. HOD of

Management department Mr. Shamseer Babu inaugurated the program and screening of the

productions held later. Student coordinator Ms. Sukanya played the role of Curator. Alumni

members and budding film makers of the department Mr. Hussain Faris and Mr. Amir

Pallikkal shared their industry experience. HOD of the department Mr. Jamsheel C was

presided over the function.

‘Basheer The Man’

In association with SIAS NSS Unit the department had conducted the screening of the

documentary “Basheer the Man” directed by MA Rahman at JMC AVT on 05/07/19. The

program was a tribute to great writer Vykom Muhammed Basheer commonly called as

Beypore Sulthan on his 25th death anniversary. A commemorative talk and discussion held

after the screening. Students performed a drama based on the characters of his writings.

CAMPUS NOW RELEASE

Principal Dr. PV Basheer Ahmed released the monthly publication ‘Campus Now’ of the

department at JMC AVT on 12 th June.

FILM WITH FILM MAKER

The department proudly conducted ‘film with film maker’ program on 16th july at JMC AVT.

SIAS Media School Alumnus and national and international award winning film maker Mr.

Zakariya Muhammed was the chief guest. His famous film ‘Sudani from Nigeria’ had

screened in the morning. The interaction with him was an eye opening for the film aspirants

of the department. Department HOD Mr. Jamsheel C honored him for his achievements.

PANEL DISCUSSION

SIAS Media School Conducted a panel discussion on Union and State annual budget with the

assistance of commerce department and in collaboration with Economics department. Mr.

Jamsheel C played the role of moderator and Mr. Shanavas from Commerce Department, Ms.

Ranjini from Economics department and Mr. Amalraj from Journalism department was the

panelists. Students from all three departments actively participated in the discussion. The

program was held at Seminar hall on 17/07/19

RAIN WALK

As part of the orientation program the department has conducted a rain walk through the hills

of Vahzyoor with the guidance of Mr. Hamidali Vazhakkad, famous environmental activist

and the president of Friends of Nature, a Calicut based NGO. It was a program initiated to

inculcate an environment friendly mindset among the students on 08/07/2019.

MEET THE AUTHOR

SIAS Media School and SIAS Readers forum jointly organized the meet author program on

18/07/19 at JMC AVT. Famous young poet Ms. Likhitha Das was the guest. She talked about

her poems and its plots. Readers’ forum conveners Ms. Sreevidhya and Ms. Akhila were

present. Young poet and JMC faculty member Mr. Nazrullah recited the famous poems of the

gues . Mr. Akhilnath and Mr. Jamsheel shared their thoughts. Active participation of the

students especially girls was the main highlight of the program.

MONTHLY FILM FESTIVAL

Monthly film festival in memory of famous cinematographer M J Radhakrishnan was

conducted on 25/07/19 at JMC AVT.

SPOTLIGHT RELEASE

Monthly visual productions launching program conducted on 30/07/19 at JMC AVT. HOD of

Islamic Finance department Mr. Naji Naseem inaugurated the program. 15 productions from

different streams such as short film, documentary, news bulletin, interviews etc. were

released.

August

Academic lecture

Jawed Hussain Ahdal (Media One TV Online) delivered an academic lecture on the topic

‘Effective Browsing for Social Science Research’ on 02/08/2019 at JMC AVT. The program

was a joint venture with Commerce and Islamic Studies departments.

MONTHLY FILM FESTIVAL

Monthly film festival conducted on the topic ‘Kashmir: The continuing Act of Divide and

Rule’ on 26/08/2019 at JMC AVT.

INTERACTION WITH SUBJECT EXPERT

An interactive session held with academic expert Dr. Sudheer S Salam ( Asst. Professor,

Malayalam University Tirur) on 27/08/2019 at conference room. The interaction was helpful

for the students understand the course learning outcome of the subjects.

AMANTRYA

Farewell program for the batch 2017 – 2019 was conducted on 29/08/2019 at JMC AVT.

ONE DAY DIGITAL MEDIA TRAINING WORKSHOP

Journalism and Mass Communication Department of Safi Institute of Advanced Study(SIAS) has conducted a one day workshop programme on digital media marketing. We have a good opportunity to find our career in digital media marketing, said Mr. Muhammad Faiz K.T, Co founder, CEO-Adictues Digital thoughts. The morning session mainly focused on the theory part of digital marketing and afternoon session on its practical application . Mr. Faiz introduced digital marketing, affiliated marketing and social media marketing mainly through facebook and instagram. The strategy behind digital marketing is "where we are, where we want to be and how we do"Mr. Faiz highlighted. Mr. Nazarullah Vazhakkad (assistant proffessor of JMC)presided over the session.

6TH ANNUAL THESIS CONFERENCE

6th Annual Thesis Conference was conducted on 9th and 10th September. Scholars from

various colleges under the University of Calicut presented their thesis. Salma C, 2nd year

student, JMC was the program coordinator. The function was inaugurated by Mr. Abhilash

Mohanan, Senior News editor, Media one and there was an interactive session with him on

the topic 'Media and Marginalized in Kerala Context'. On 10th September SIAS Media School

conducted a talk by Mr. Muhammad Musthafa, (Assi. Prof. Dept of Mcj, Farook college) on

the topic Anatomy of social science research. The young scholar award was bagged by Ms.

Husna K Latheef from Kalppatta Govt college.

WORKSHOP ON SOCIAL SCIENCE RESEARCH

On October 11th 2019, SIAS Media School hosted a workshop by Mr. Muhammad Musthafa,

(Assistant Professor Department of MCJ, Farook college) on the topic Anatomy of social

science research. Under the guidance of renowned guest the session was helpful particularly

for Final Year students who were about to commence their PG Dissertation. The facilitator

of the session holds mastery over the topic and hence comprehensive the session was. The

program officially began with inaugural function by Mr. E P Imbichikoya (Principal, SIAS) and

department faculties including Mr. Jamsheel C (HOD, JMC), Mr. Akhilnath KS (Assistant

Professor) and Mr. Nazarulla P were present at the session. Student representative Mr. Basil

CK thanked the facilitator after the session on behalf of whole department.

INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP ON DISASTER DOCUMENTATION

On 23rd October 2019, the International Workshop on Disaster Documentation under the

guidance of Dr. Samantha L Montano was held. She was invited being Assistant Professor at

School of Public Administration, USA. The session was planned since series of floods hit

Kerala In the years 2018 and 2019. Department was determined to train and draw student

awareness on Disaster Documentation and its importance. The session was inaugurated by

honourable principal Mr. EP Imbichikoya in which participation of whole student was

ensured.

WORKSHOP ON SCRIPT WRITING

On 4th November 2019, under the guidance of Mr. SUDEVAN PP a one day workshop on

script writing was held at JMC AVT. Sudevan is a notable Independent film maker from

Malayalam Film Industry whose first feature film got awarded with Kerala State Film

Awards. His way of film making is by crowd funding which was propounded by legendary

film maker John Abraham. Sudevan trained students on the basics of script writing and

storytelling. As expected, the workshop was successful in fulfilling the expectations of film

aspirants. Department faculties, interested students from other department also took part

in the workshop.

ONE DAY WORKSHOP ON ‘MUSIC AND RESISTANCE: UNDERSTANDING THE

LOCAL AND GLOBAL BEAT’ WITH RESMI SATEESH

SIAS media School conducted a one-day exclusive workshop on resistance music. The

module is designed to give an overview of the tradition of resistance music in the local

culture and across the globe, with their crucial nuances in consideration. It has been a long-

time dream for Sias media School to organise a workshop and performance on the theme of

Music and Resistance; this was the first step towards the larger dream of a regular annual

event which we want to call MUSIC MUTINY. Amazingly gifted singer and activist Resmi

Satheesh guided the audience through the history of resistance music from the Afro-

American traditions to our own folk songs, screening occasional videos. The afternoon

session was unforgettable as it included power-packed performances by Resmi Satheesh,

rapper-lyricist-actor Haris Saleem, uniquely wonderful Manikantan and many more,

including the budding singers of SIAS Music Club.

WORKSHOP ON ENHANCED DESIGNING SKILLS

SIAS Media School hosted a one day design workshop on 5th March 2020, under the

guidance of our mentor Naseef Nannath .The students were provided with practical classes on

the subject from 10:30am to 4:00pm. InDesign is a professional software that will be a

prominent requirement for students pursuing Journalism when they chose to work at

professional media institutions. Department is fully determined to train students to cope up

with professional environments. Learning and practising for mastery is always engaged

among students.

ANALYSIS OF KERALA STATE BUDGET, 2020

Department of Journalism and Mass Communication on February 11th 2020, hosted a

comprehensive analysis session on the Kerala State Government budget 2017 which was

presented by the then finance minister Dr. Thomas Isaac. The session was inaugurated by

Mr. Abdul Samad C, Assistant professor Department of Computer Science. The discussion

panel was comprised of Mr. Mr. A.K Shanawas (Assistant Professor,Dept. of Commerce), Ms.

Ranjini KM (Assistant Professor, Dept. of Economics) and Mr. Nazarulla P (Assistant

professor, Dept. of MCJ). Ms Zinaba Abdulrasaq, student of second semester MCJ

moderated the discussion in which active participation of students and faculties from

various departments were ensured.

DEBATE ON DELHI ELECTIONS

On February 13th 2019, SIAS JMC Department conducted a discussion on “Delhi election

analysis and changing political scenario”. The debate panel was comprised of Mr. Abdul

Samad C (Department of Computer Science), Mr. Akhilnath KS (Department of JMC) and the

session was moderated by student representative Mr. Vishnuraj (First year JMC). Delhi

election was of greater significance since it can be regarded as revolutionary change in the

political atmosphere of India as a whole. Students were directed to do study and analyze the

contemporary political conditions in detail to share their concerns and findings. A serious

discussion was held with the help of newspapers and other journals reporting Delhi election.

ANALYSIS OF UNION BUDGET 2019

SIAS Media School Conducted a panel discussion on Union and State annual budget with the

assistance of commerce department and in collaboration with Economics department. Mr.

Jamsheel C played the role of moderator and Mr. Shanavas from Commerce Department, Ms.

Ranjini from Economics department and Mr. Amalraj from Journalism department

constituted the panel. Students from all three departments actively participated in the

discussion. The program was held at Seminar hall on 17th July 2019.

COMMEMORATIVE TALK ON SYED ALI SHAH GEELANI

A comemorative talk by Ms. Devaja Babu (Second Semester JMC) was hosted by SIAS

Media School about Syed Ali shah Geelani, the Kashmiri separate Hurriyat leader. The

session was held at Canteen in which a comprehensive memoir about him was delivered.

Students under the guidance of Mr. Jamsheel C (HOD, Department of JMC) take part in

active discussion and debates. He was previously a member of Jamaat-e-Islami Kashmir but

later on founded his own party by the name of Tehreek-e-Hurriyat. The session was also

notable in criticaly analysing his political stands.

COMMEMORATIVE IRRFAN KHAN AND RISHI KAPOOR

SIAS Media School conducted a Commemorative speech as part of the sudden demise of

Indian actors Irrfan Khan and Rishi Kapoor. Rishi Kapoor started as a child actor, aged three,

in his father’s hugely popular film Shree 420 (1955). But his proper debut came in Raj’s 1970

film Mera Naam Joker, playing the younger version of his father’s leading role. Despite his

status as one of Bollywood’s most celebrated actors, Mr. Irrfan Khan had a reputation for

modesty and integrity and news of his death sent India into mourning, prompting actors, fans

and politicians from across the world to express their sadness at his death.The session was

chaired by Alumni of SIAS, Aswin KV (Assistant Professor,Marian College) on 6th May

through official Facebook Page of SIAS Media School.

JMC DEPARTMENT ACTIVITIES IN LOCKDOWN PERIOD

On 20th April 2020, a short film named 'Aaraan' directed by 1st year PG student Thanseem N

K was launched by the renowned film actor Antony Varghese (Pepe) via his Facebook page.

The launching program was much anticipated ever since the teaser was released. The short

film opened to postivive reviews by gaining a good word of mouth from some prominent

persons from Malayalam film industry such as Zakariya, Muhsin Parari, Anees Nadodi etc.

The running time of AARAN is about ten minutes.

FILM APPRECIATION: ‘BABASAHEB AMBEDKAR’

Film appreciation sessions has been a routine academic activity for SIAS Media School from

older times itself. An online film appreciation programme based on the film ‘Babasaheb

Ambedkar’ was held on 23rd April 2020 via online adapting to the present pandemic

situation. Students were directed to watch the film and a discussion session was held at 7pm

with the active participation of students. The movie is repleted with assorted controversial

sequences and Gandhi is portrayed as a customary politician and the movie asserts that he

was against the ideology of Ambedkar’s view of Dalit politics. The movie wraps the whole

life span of Dr. Br Ambedkar from his childhood to conversion to Buddhism and later death.

Critical analysis of film was made possible through the active student participation. The

program was held under the guidance of department faculties.

WEBINAR ON ‘ECONOMIC IMPACT OF LOCKDOWN IN INDIAN ECONOMY’

On May 8, HOD of Economics Department, SIAS Mrs. Ranjini K delivered a Lecture on

‘Economic impact of Lockdown in Indian Economy’ through SIAS Media School Facebook

page. The program was initiated to make students engage in the learning and observing

process. The speaker’s conviction and comprehensive analysis was visionary so that students

can examine themselves and learn economic aspects. The department aimed to make use of

Information Communication Techniques in learning process to cope up with the pandemic

situation. Link: https://www.facebook.com/SIASMediaSchool/videos/253033106057340/

WEBINAR ON 'IMPACT OF COVID-19 PANDEMIC ON GLOBAL RESEARCH

ACTIVITIES'

Dr. Shonima Govindan, HOD, Dept. of Biochemistry, SIAS delivered a lecture on the topic

'Impact of Covid-19 Pandemic on Global Research Activities' through SIAS Media School

Facebook page at on 14th may at 2 pm. . The impact of COVID-19 is cosmopolitan and it has

already affected the current world order. Being students of media, it is important to get to

know the effects of current scenario and scientifically predict the up-comings. The session

was insightful to draw student attention and make them aware how the global research order

is going to get altered. Link:

https://www.facebook.com/SIASMediaSchool/videos/615384875852655/

ACADEMIC LECTURE ON ‘WORLD AFTER COVID-19’

Henna Haiku, 1st year MA English Student of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), Delhi

delivered a talk on ‘World after Covid-19’ on 24th April 2020 via Zoom online application.

Being a young scholar, Henna Haiku could address the concerns of students from current

generation. The academic activities are expected to be altered undergoing comprehensive

metamorphosis. She delivered her talk by foreseeing the expected scenario based on the

current order. She was of the opinion that this year is not going to be a regular academic year

that we used to practice. She even suggested students to attempt MOOC courses to gain

knowledge and valuable certification as well.

STATE WIDE REVIEW WRITING COMPETITION

SIAS Media School organized a State wide Film Review writing competition during the

lockdown period. Entries were invited and received via official mail id of SIAS Media School.

Being a state wide competition around 46 entries were received and 16 among them were

short listed. The jury panel comprised of Mr. Nazarulla P (Assistant Professor, Dept. Of JMC),

Mr. Akhilnadh KS (Assistant Professor, Dept. Of JMC) and Mr. Yaseen Aboobacker KV

(Librarian, SIAS). The winners were declared through official facebook page.

Apart from all these specific events, regular events like Book Talk (Weekly), Weekly Film

Screenings, Academic and Frontier lectures were also conducted. Around 60 visual

productions are released through spotlight mini screen production release (monthly program).

Adapting to the pandemic situation various online programs were also organized.