One year Post Graduate Diploma Course in Media & Disability Communication (PGDMDC) at AYJNIHH

Ali Yavar Jung National Institute for the Hearing Handicapped (AYJNIHH), Mumbai, in collaboration with Department of Communication, University of Mumbai offers one-year Post Graduate Diploma Course in Media & Disability Communication (PGDMDC), specializing in ‘Accessible Media Programs and Universal Design’ for careers in the media industry. During the one-year course the students can learn to make various types of accessible media programs & products. They will have “hands on” experience in making short films in accessible format and learn how to increase the market of the digital media, through captioning, audio-description, Indian Sign Language (ISL) and accessible website creation etc.

To the students of this course, AYJNIHH & DCJ of University of Mumbai offers internet facility, professional video camera, editing facilities and expert teaching. Fees are Rs.19,000/- (for those not availing hostel facility) and Rs.31,600/ (for those availing hostel facility). Eligibility criteria are a Diploma or Degree in Journalism/Communication or Public Relations course with 50% marks. Candidates who have appeared for their final examinations can also apply.

Last date for application has been extended to 30 August 2011.

For course details contact:

P.J. Mathew Martin, Media Officer & Course Coordinator, PGDMDC
Department of Outreach & Extension Services, AYJNIHH

Bandra West, Mumbai - 50

www.ayjnihh.nic.in

022-26409465
09869993833