Broadcast Media - Christ University

B A N G A L O R E - I N D I A
DEPARTMENT OF
MEDIA STUDIES
Broadcast Media

CHRIST UNIVERSITY
Christ University, a
premier educational
institution, is an
academic fraternity of
individuals dedicated to
the motto of excellence
and service. We strive to
reach out to the star of
perfection through an
earnest academic pursuit
for excellence and our
efforts blossom into
‘service’ through our
creative and empathetic
involvement in the society
to transform it.
DEPARTMENT OF MEDIA STUDIES
Media Studies is about appreciating the
skill and creativity which goes into the
production of texts for communicating,
be it face to face or through media. This
is a discipline that successfully weds
traditional forms of communication and
other allied social sciences with
contemporary critical and cultural
studies theory to analyze and assess the
role and impact of communications and
media in contemporary society.
Since its inception, the Mass
Communication course offered by the
Department of Media Studies in Christ
University has climbed heights and is
currently ranked 3 rd in India according to
the India Today – AC Neilson Survey. This
rank reflects the hard work and
dedication by the students and the
department. The Department strives to
reach greater heights in the near future
and be recognized as the top Mass
Communication course in the country.
ABOUT MEDIA MEET
The Department of Media Studies, Christ
University is organizing Media Meet 2013. The
core theme this year is ‘Broadcast Media’. The
event will be a platform for media and
communication students all over India, to compete
and participate in intellectually and creatively
designed events and workshops.
Government and private sector Universities,
Colleges and Institutes in India are creating
platforms for competition for media students,
focussing only on creative aspects. The event is
open to both Undergraduate and Post Graduate
students. Media Meet 2013 will stand apart with
its blend with research, academic and creative
skills. The platform we provide is distinctive with
its commitment to quality and diversity.
As the name suggests, Media Meet is a platform
dedicated to bridge the gap between academic
and the industry. In today’s rapidly changing and
competitive environment, academics have to be
able to keep up with the industry. This will help the
students be in sync with the latest trends in the
industry and acquire the relevant skills, attitudes,
and knowledge.

OBJECTIVES
Academic Networking
Inculcating Research Culture
Industry Collaboration
Forum for Creative Expression
TARGET AUDIENCE
Media Meet 2013 aims to impact students from varied fields with main emphasis
on students of
Media and Communication
Literature
Visual Communication
Management
Advertising and Software
The event also targets academicians and scholars of the Media and
Communication field whose formal and thorough understanding of the subject is
crucial to create a sustainable impact.
KEYNOTE ADDRESS
Keynote Speaker: Mr. Arnab Goswami, Editor-in-chief, Times Now
Topic: ‘The importance and impact of television news channel’
16th August, 2013 at 12 Noon

EVENTS
The national level event seeks to examine
and analyse issues related to the field of
Broadcast Media. Papers are invited on the
issues related to any of the following
themes:
Researched (Paper Presentation)
BROADCAST MEDIA:
Sensationalism
Broadcast programmes and civil society
Broadcast journalism- vernacular and
national
Broadcast media and national integration
BROADCAST MEDIA AND SOCIETY
Ethics of TV news
TV news and mass mobility
Broadcasting and New Media
Development via TV news
ENTERTAINMENT AND BROADCAST MEDIA
Decline of radio news
Women in TV news
Changed role of radio
News as entertainment
Reality news
Investigative television journalism
Promoting politics through TV news
The news game
Date:
16 August 2013
Venue:
Main Auditorium
Time:
10:30 am
Rules and Regulations
The final completed hard copy of the
research paper must be submitted in
2003/2007 word format at the
registration desk before the event begins.
All papers should have bibliography/work
sited page
The files must be in .docx or .doc
Microsoft Word 2007 format
A soft copy of the final paper must be sent
to mediameet@christuniversity.in for
evaluation.
Evaluation Criteria
Clarity of paper, Relevance, Methodology, Analysis, Discussion

Gray Matter (Quiz)
Come and put your brain to the ultimate test
of knowledge and wit. The quiz will include
both general and media based questions.
Get the boasting rights of being the
smartest among your fellow competitors.
The quiz will include both general and
media based questions.
The preliminary round will be a written
round where teams will be given 15
questions. Each question will carry different
marks. The top 7 teams will qualify for
round 2 which will include different rounds.
At the end of first 2 rounds the bottom 2
teams will be eliminated.
The remaining five teams will battle it out in
the remaining rounds to be crowned
champions.
Date:
17 August 2013
Venue:
Main Auditorium
Time:
2:00 pm
Rules and Regulations
Event is open to students from any department.
Each team can contain a maximum of 3 members
and minimum of 2. No change in members is
permitted after the quiz starts.
No mobile phones or other gadgets are allowed
during the event. Teams found using them will be
disqualified
The organizers decision is final in case of any
disputes/ confusion.
Any team found using unfair means during the
quiz will be disqualified.
Rules are subject to change at the discretion of
the organizers.
2 teams from the institution will be allowed and
maximum 3 participants

Awaz Upar (RJ Hunt)
Are you a constant chatter? Here
is the opportunity to unravel your
creative verbal skills which will
help you stand out of the crowd
as the most desirable Radio
Jockey. Random pictures will be
displayed and the participants
need to relate these pictures and
speak as an RJ hosting a show.
Showcase your spontaneity and
wit and be the favourite RJ for
your listeners.
Date:
16 August 2013
Venue:
Main Auditorium
Time:
2:00 pm
Rules and Regulations
The participants will be shown bizarre pictures
not relating to each other. The participants are
expected to connect these pictures to form a
meaning and host a creative and witty show.
Maximum 3 participants from the Institution
Decency must be maintained and obscene
theme/ vocabulary will lead to disqualification
The decisions of the judges are final and will not
be changed
Evaluation Criteria
Spontaneity, Wit and Clarity in voice
and message
Ape it Up (Mock Press)
This event gives participants
a chance to think like a
celebrity and behave like one
during a press conference.
Participants are expected to
imitate the personality given
to them and audience along
with the judges will play the
role of media persons who
will ask questions to the
participants.
Date:
17 August
2013
Venue:
Main
Auditorium
Time:
9:00 am
Rules and Regulations
Usage of vulgar/provocative language is not permitted.
Each participant will be given their character 3 minutes
before the event starts.
Each participant gets maximum 2 minutes to speak on stage.
No participant will be allowed to change the character/ role
given to them. No participant will be allowed to change their
characters once the event starts.
In case of any dispute, the organizers will have the final say.
Ethics and code of conduct needs to be maintained.
Any participant who exceeds the time limit will be liable for
negative marking.
Ground rules will be established prior to the event.
Maximum 3 students are allowed to participate from the
institution
Evaluation Criteria
Spontaneity, Resemblance to the
personality given, Tackling of questions

Shoot At Sight (Mock Reality Show)
Pen Story (Script Writing)
Each team will have
to solve the clues
given to them that
would lead them to
a treasure. While
solving the clues,
another member will
have to record the
race, as the team
goes about finding
the treasure. Once
the race is done the
team members have
to edit and package
the entire race in a 4
minute video.
Date:
16 August 2013
Venue:
Christ University
Campus
Time:
9:00 am
This is your chance to put those
ideas on paper and expose the
world to your hidden talent. The
first two lines of the episode/show
will be provided. The objective of
the event is to come up with a
potential script for a television
program/show. The first two lines
of the program/show will be
provided. The participants must
use these lines to develop a script
containing 5 scenes/episodes.
Rules and Regulations
Each team should comprise of minimum 3 and maximum 5
participants.
The Team members have to bring their own camera and laptops.
Mobile Cameras are allowed provided there is high definition quality.
Only two members of the team can solve the clues and search for the
treasure, while the others can record them running and help in editing.
Once the race has been run, the members will be given a day’s time to
edit and package the contents into an episode which lasts not more
than 4 mins (excluding the credits).
Submissions must be done at the registration desk at 8:00 am on the
second day of the event.
Any editing software can be used by the participants.
On ground rules will be applicable while running the race (will be
announced prior to the start)
There will be three rounds of the race. The bottom placed teams will
be eliminated after every round. The top five teams will race for the
ultimate treasure.
In case of any disputes the organizers decision is final.
1 team from the institution is allowed.
Date:
17 August
2013
Venue:
Media Lab
2 nd Floor
Audi Block
Time:
9:00 am
Rules and Regulations
The lines which are given to the participants has to be
used in the scenes.
The scenes cannot be copied or taken from any existing
program. Plagiarism will lead to disqualification.
The scenes may or may not contain dialogues. It is up
to the participants as to how they want the scenes to
be.
There is no restriction on the word limit of the script.
Each group will be given 1 hour to write the script.
3 participants from the Institution
Evaluation Criteria
Content, Creativity and Editing
Evaluation Criteria
Content, Language and Creativity

WORKSHOPS
Workshop on Animation
The workshop will throw more light on how to learn the art of animation and how effective can animation as a genre be.
Date:
16 August 2013
Venue:
Room No 915, 2 nd Floor, Auditorium Block
Time:
1:45 pm – 4:00 pm
Intake
40 students
Workshop on Radio Broadcasting
The workshop will be on Voice Controlling and Programming in Radio/ Content Development for Radio Shows
Date:
16 August 2013
Venue:
Room No .., 5 th Floor, Auditorium Block
Time:
1:45 pm – 4:00 pm
Intake
40 students
Workshop on Studio Lighting
The intricate details of studio lightings will be imbibed to the students attending this workshop on Studio Lighting
Date:
16 August 2013
Venue:
Green View Studio, 10 th Floor,Central Block
Time:
1:45 pm – 4:00 pm
Intake
30 students
Workshop on TV News Reporting
The workshop targets budding T.V photographers and it includes learning more about the skills of a good T.V reporter.
Date:
17 August 2013
Venue:
Room No 915, 2 nd Floor,Auditorium Block
Time:
9:00 am – 11:00 am
Intake
40 students
Workshop on Studio Techniques
A workshop on all the details and information regarding professional studio technique will be discussed with the participants.
Date:
17 August 2013
Venue:
Green View Studio, 10 th Floor, Central Block
Time:
9:00 am – 11:00 am
Intake
30 students

PANEL DISCUSSION
The Panel Discussion will consist of group of experts from the industry to discuss on various
emerging trends and topics related to broadcast media. The audience will be given an
opportunity to pose their queries in the Q&A session where they can get responses from the
experts.
Date:
17 August 2013
Venue:
Main Auditorium, Audi Block
Time:
11:15 am – 1:15 pm
Topic:
'Credibility of News Channels- Does it Matter?'
Panalists
Maya Sharma, Resident Editor, NDTV 24x7
Veeraraghav T M, Consulting Editor (South), CNN-IBN
Saswati Chakravarty, Senior Consulting Journalist
S H Maruthi, Senior Producer, TV 9
S. Srinivasan, News Director, Puthiya Thalaimurai (New Generation)
Prakash Belawadi, Eminent Theater person- Moderator

REGISTRATION
Participants must pay Rs 100 to take part in the events in Media Meet. There is no registration fees for individual events and
participants are allowed to take part in any number of events once they pay the mandatory amount of Rs 100.
Media Meet registrations begin at 7:00 am on 16 th August. Spot registrations are allowed but participants are requested to
register prior through online registration form present in the official media meet website to confirm early participation as the
registration is done on first come first basis.
Students participating from Christ University must register for the events on or before July 27 th . Any registration post July 27 th
will not be encouraged. The registration form is made available in the official Media Meet website.
ACCOMMODATION
Participants coming outside Bangalore city will be provided with accommodation facilities by the organisers.
Venue- In and around the Christ University campus
Fee- The participants are required to pay an amount of Rs 250 per day for their stay during Media Meet.

CONTACT
Media Meet’13 Coordinators: Dr. Jomi Thomas +91 9591225056(Faculty)
Vivek MV - +91 9632808701 (Student)
Namrata Shenoy - +91 9036549062 (Student)
Communication Co ordinator: Joel D'souza - +91 9945410125
Event Coordinator: Taher Ahmed - +91 9886345574
Hospitality: Sandhya K S +91 9739421537
Note: In case your call goes unanswered, please leave as an SMS/Emal and we wil get back to you.

SCHEDULE
Time Event Venue
7:00 am - 9:00 am Registration Ground Floor, Audi Block
16 August 2013 (Day 1)
17 August 2013 (Day 2)
9:00 am-9.30 am Inauguration Main Auditorium
9:30 am-10:30 am Paper Presentation Main Auditorium
10:30 am- 10:45 am Tea Break
10:45 am- 12:00 pm Paper Presentation Main Auditorium
12:00 pm- 1:00 pm Keynote Address Main Auditorium
1.00 pm – 1.45 pm Lunch
1.45 pm – 3.00 pm R.J Hunt Main Auditorium
1.45 pm – 6.00 pm Mock Reality Show
1.45 pm – 4.30 pm Workshop on Animation Room No 915, 2 nd Floor, Audi Block
1.45 pm – 4.30 pm Workshop on Radio Broadcasting 5 th Floor, Audi Block
1.45 pm – 4.30 pm Workshop on Lighting Techniques Green View Studio. 10 th Floor, Central Block
3.00 pm – 4.00 pm Live Reporting Main Auditorium
7:00 am – 9:00 am Registration Ground Floor, Audi Block
9:00 am-10:30 am Mock Press Main Auditorium
9:00 am-10:00 am Script Writing Media Lab, 2 nd Floor, Audi Block
9:00 am-10:00 am Quiz Prelims
9:00 am-11:00 am Workshop on TV News Reporting Room No 915, 2 nd Floor, Audi Block
9:00 am-11:00 am Workshop on Studio Techniques Green View Studio. 10 th Floor, Central Block
11:00 am-11:15 am Tea Break
11.15 am-1.15 pm Panel Discussion Main Auditorium
1.15 pm – 2.00 pm Lunch
2.00 pm – 3.00 pm Quiz Finals Main Auditorium
3.00 pm – 4.00 pm Closing Ceremony Main Auditorium

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