Journalism & Media Students of Acharya Institute of Graduate Studies Visit All India Radio (AIR)

The Department of Journalism and Mass Communication of Acharya Institute of Graduate Studies, Bangalore organised a one-day education visit to All India Radio (AIR) in November 2017. Open Elective students of Media and Society, students of Journalism and Mass communication took part in the educational visit and learned about the different aspects of AIR functioning and operations happening at editing and recording studios, playback studios and control rooms. Apart from these, students also watched the Live Studio production of AIR News.

Chief Senior Engineer at AIR Bangalore, Mr. Madhusudhan Rao explained the entire process of transmitting and dubbing for radio broadcasting. Radio Jockey (RJ), Tejaswini explained about scripting of radio programmes. She also explained about the significance of spontaneity and operations of studio console desk.

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During the visit to AIR, students had a detailed understanding of live broadcast of news at 12:00 PM. The Radio Jockey who was present there to read the news explained students about programmes routine, duty shifts, and the way AIR believes in working in pen and paper by writing the information of programmes in the Yellow Register. Apart from these, RJ Tejaswini gave a detailed insight of working pattern of Prasar Bharathi and AIR’s selection of programmes and songs.

The instruments donated to AIR by the Kings of Mysore astonished students. Through this visit, students have become aware that AIR encourages new talent and provides a platform for different artists.

It was a unique experience for the Journalism and Media students of Acharya Institute of Graduate Studies.