Padur, Kelambakkam (OMR), Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Chennai - 603 103.
Campus: 044 69034444 / 7824080621 Admission: 044 24469714 /9789885555
The Department of Electronic Media, established in the year 2003, offers an extensive three-year Under Graduate programme which focuses on providing complete hands-on learning through its multi-oriented course structure. The course, affiliated with the University of Madras, is widely sought after by young creative minds aspiring to take part in and conquer the world of media. The course aims at providing technical excellence in communication studies through several facets of media thereby, providing practical-oriented training on electronic media, including audio, video, and multimedia.
The course equips students with the flair to compose, edit and create programs that would further inculcate students with experience in film, television, and radio production. The infrastructural standards of the Electronic Media department are of the industry’s top-notch quality with well-equipped labs.
Soundproof Audio Lab
Television Production Studio
Editing Equipment
Video Camera and Accessories
Tripods and Production Materials
Audio Mixer Console
Exclusive MAC systems
I Year | II Year | III Year |
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Semester - I | Semester - III | Semester - V |
Language-I | Language – III | Television Production Management |
English –I | English – III | Communication Aesthetics |
History of Electronic Media | Videography | Graphics & Animation |
Principles of Audiography | Video editing | Practical V : Video Production Practical |
Practical I : Audiography lab | Practical III : Videography lab | Video Editing Practical |
Non Major Elective / Basic Tamil | Soft Skills | Value Education |
English for Arts and Social Sciences | Environmental Studies | |
Semester - II | Semester - IV | Semester - VI |
Language-II | Language – IV | Media Organization* |
English –II | English – IV | Communication Culture and Society |
Communication Skills | Film Studies | Internship |
Radio Production | Acting and Direction | 3D Animation [Practical] |
Practical II : Radio Production lab | Practical –IV: Scriptwriting Lab | Project [Specialization] |
Non Major Elective / Basic Tamil | Soft Skills | Extension Activities |
Soft Skills | Environmental Studies |
The Department has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with L.V. Prasad College of Media Studies, formerly known as L.V. Prasad Film and T.V. Academy on 15th March 2022 with the primary motive of being academic and creative partners. L.V. Prasad College of Media Studies has been imparting technical knowledge and practical experience by adopting modern and innovative techniques, thereby paving the path of development in the Indian Film Industry over the years.
The MoU shall provide opportunities for faculty and students of the Hindustan College of Arts and Science to visit the prestigious institute and to understand the working environment of the film industry production. The students would also be allowed to undergo an internship, experience the training programme, and organize and attend workshops pertaining to media and entertainment.
The department also signed an MoU on 27th January 2017 with Stone Bench Creations, a popular and successful film production company to explore knowledge sharing and industrial support in order to bridge the gap between the academy and the industry. The company offers workshops, film production guidance and internships to students.
Yes, you can pursue a Bachelor of Science degree in Electronic Media after graduating from school. HCAS will provide you a good infrastructure department for current updated media industry.
Students will learn subjects regarding various media production forms, which includes practical learning combined with theoretical method, over a period of three years (6 semesters). Apart from the class room lectures, emphasis is mainly on practical aspects and therefore, it becomes more interesting and absorbing. The students tend to learn every aspect of media and also the art of film making. The department has well equipped studios where different programs like, Audio recording, Video recording, and all post production works are done mainly by the students. Not only this, the students are also sent to the fields to interview various celebrities and cover various events of importance. In a nutshell, the students come out of the college as experts in their fields.
Is the course (B.Sc. Electronic Media) a professional course? Yes, B.Sc. Electronic Media is a professional course, where the student can learn all aspects of media industry with proper guidance. The students will be able to produce professional projects on Audiography, Radio production, Videography, Video editing, Script writing and Direction, Television programs, Documentaries, Short films, at the end of their sixth semester.
Yes, this course will provide students practical exposure on topic of theoretical subjects which are highly necessary in the field of media. An academic project will be given to each student, and it is a wonderful opportunity to gain hands-on experience and to learn more about the real-world applications of an academic discipline. Students are sent to various big media organizations for Internships and the concerned organizations at times absorb the students into their respective industry. Student’s performance is a must in this regard.
Students can establish a career in Film making, as a Program Producer, Documentary Film Maker, Video Editor, Audio Engineer, Live Sound Engineer, Cinematographer, Online–Editor Reporter, Anchor, Producer, Copy Editor, Script Writer, Researcher, Production Executive, Video Jockey.
Radio: Radio Jockey / Anchor, News Reader, Reporter, Producer, Program Executive, Script Writer, Copy Writer.
Internet & Mobile: Content Writer, Content Designer.
Newspaper and Magazine: Reporter/ Correspondent; Feature Writer; Business Writer; Copy Editor; Sub-Editor; Photographer.
Event Management: Event Executive, Event Manager and Event Designer.