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What are the advantages of undertaking a programme at FICT? |
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FICT’s advantage lies in its Faculty , equipment/infrastructure and the scientifically designed and practically oriented course structure. FICT has one of the best faculty, both full time as well as Guest Faculty. Our core faculty consists of highly experienced professionals from the industry and currently headed by Ms. Jai Chandiram, ex-Deputy Director General, Doordarshan and Former Executive Director, EMPC, IGNOU. Our Guest faculty includes renowned media professionals like Wasim Rashid from Sahara T.V., Ms. Sukanya Balakrishnan ,Mr. Satish Jacob from ABC Channel etc. . We have a separate News Studio, Editing Labs and a well equipped Computer Lab. Our practical oriented course structure has been designed according to the demand of the industry, with inputs from the media professionals. |
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After the training, what kind of companies can I expect to pursue a career in? |
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A wide variety of options are available, from working in a T.V. Channel to Production Houses, Advertising Agencies, Event Management firms , Public relation firms to freelancing. |
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Can I become a Television Producer? |
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Yes. You can become a Television Producer after training at FICT . |
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Can I join an advertising agency? |
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Yes. You can join an Advertising Agency after training at FICT. |
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Can I become a graphic designer? |
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Yes. You can become a Graphic Designer after training at FICT. |
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How big is the Industry? |
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With approximately more than 173 channels at present, the industry is expanding rapidly with an increase in the demand for media professionals. |
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What kind of starting salaries are offered in the Industry? What kind of salaries can I expect in future? |
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Entertainment sector is one of the fastest growing sector as well as one of the most paying sector. |
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What is the basic eligibility for the Twin Programme? |
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10 + 2 |
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What are my career prospects after the programme? |
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Students completing the Twin programme are in strong position to compete with the best professional in the industry. They can undertake jobs in a wide variety of areas such as Production, Direction, Journalism, News Presenting, Video Editing, Graphic Designers, and Videography. |
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What are the basic advantages of the programme ? |
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This programme is designed to expose the students to every aspect of Production. In the initial period of the program the student is multi-skilled in all the elements of Production. At a later stage, he/she specializes in one of the areas of Production i.e, Live T.V. Production, Videography, Video Editing, Computer Graphics and Animation or Community T.V. |
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What are my career prospects after the programme ? |
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After completing this course , a student can pursue a career in a wide variety of areas such as Production, Direction, Video Editing, Graphic Designers, Animation Experts, Video graphy, Electronic Field Production & Direction, Media critic / analyst and script writer. |
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What is the basic eligibility for the Programme ? |
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The basic eligibility is Graduation. Candidates having industry experience will be preferred. 10+2 candidates having exceptional ability will also be considered. |
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Does the programme have an internship as part of the curriculum ? |
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Yes 6-8 weeks of industry internship/Project. |
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What are the basic advantages of the programmes ? |
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This program is being taught by Journalists / News Presenters from the media industry. Practical training is given in our ‘News Studio’ with a Teleprompter, sophisticated lighting and an actual studio like environment. |
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What is the basic eligibility for the Programme ? |
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A pleasing personality, good communication skills and a keen interest in current affairs. |
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Does the programme have an internship as part of the curriculum ? |
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Yes, 6-8 weeks of industry internship/Project |
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Are all the faculty members from the Media Industry? |
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We have one of the best faculties, Core as well as Guest. Our Guest Faculties include renowned media professionals like Ms. Neelima Mathur, Mr. Satish Jacob, Mr. Sikandra Bhasin, Mrs. Sukanya Balakrishanan, Mrs. Wasseem Rashid, Mr. Ajay Shetty, Mr. A.R Krishnamurthy, Mr. B.B.Nagpal, Mr. Bhoopesh Shrivastav, Ms. Kamlini Nagarajan Dutt, Mr. Karan Singh, Ms. Kumkum Chadda, Mr. N.K.Suri, etc. |
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Are all students provided placement assistance by the institute ? |
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Yes, all the students are provided by placement assistance by the institute. |
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Which companies have already recruited the students of FICT ? |
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Doordarshan, E TV., CNBC, NDTV, Magnum Publications, Channel7 JTV , S-1 Channel, Jain T.V. , Miditech , Sadhana , Akshara Production House. |
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Does the institute have all the requisite infrastructure for delivering the practical training ? |
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We ensure that not only do our students get a solid base into theoretical aspects but also hands on experience of the latest technology and equipments being used in the industry. We have a fully air conditioned studio which is as large as you would find in television channels, a separate News Studio, Editing labs, Still Photography Studio and a well equipped Computer Lab. In fact , some of the institutes use our facilities for the practical training of their students. |
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How do I apply for the programmes ? |
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The candidates must apply on a prescribed form attatched in the Prospectus, available at Fortune Institute of Communication & Television(FICT), G-17D, South Extention, Part-II , New Delhi-110049. |
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When and how would I come to know about the examination / interview centre and roll no.? |
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The students would be intimated about the examination/interview by post , Telephone calls and through e-mails. |
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Does the programme have an internship as part of the curriculum ? |
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Yes 4-8 weeks of industry internship/Project. |
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Can I get a sample question paper from the institute ? |
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A sample question paper is not provided. However sample questions can be provided to the students on request. |
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When does the session start? |
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The New Sessions start on 16th July 2006. |
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When does the registration begin? |
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Registrations commence on 3rd May 2006. |
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When is the Last date for submission of application ? |
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Last date of submission of applications is 15th June 2006. |
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When would the admission test be conducted ? |
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The admission test will be conducted on 18th June 2006. |
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When would I have to appear for interviews ? |
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Shortlisted candidates would be called for interviews which would be held between 22nd June 2006 - 25th June 2006. |
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Does the institute provide any hostel facilities for outstation candidates ? |
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We provide accommodation assistance to the out station students. |
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