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Delhi University plans course in radio jockeying

Parul Sharma

New initiative by Institute of Home Economics

To cover vocal exercises, news reading, microphone rehearsals, production techniques etc
Course fee to be Rs.4,500 for girls of the Institute and Rs.5,500 for outsiders

NEW DELHI: With a booming radio industry, a career in this field has of late become very lucrative and promising for many youngsters. Taking a cue from this trend, Delhi University’s Institute of Home Economics will soon launch a short-term certificate course in radio jockeying.

The Department of Communication and Extension will facilitate the 50-hour course spread over four months. Several popular radio jockeys from different FM stations will be invited to interact with the students and share their knowledge with them. The students will also be imparted training in the new state-of-the-art audio studio at the Institute.

The course content will cover pronunciation, vocal exercises, news reading, microphone rehearsals, production techniques and editing.

The best radio jockey award in both English and Hindi has also been instituted to be given to students after the end of the course.

“It was the students’ idea to start a short-term course in radio jockeying because they were so enthusiastic about it. It is not only seen as a good career option but also as something which will strengthen their communication skills and develop their personalities. We have got an overwhelming response and already have more than 32 students in our first batch that begins on September 1,” said teacher-in-charge of the Department, Parveen Pannu.

“Radio has become a big industry not only in metros but also other parts of the country. Private radio stations are now coming up in small cities as well. Apart from being a medium of mass entertainment, it is also an important tool in development communications. These days the concept of community radio has also become very popular,” said Yuki Azaad, a lecturer in the Department.

The fee for the course will be Rs.4,500 for girls of the Institute and Rs.5,500 for outsiders, including boys.

Apart from this, other departments of the Institute will also launch a couple of short-term courses.

Certificate courses in “Basics of computer-aided designs in textile and apparel industry”, “Event management”, “Early childhood care and education” and “Food product development and marketing” will also begin next month. Other courses in “Visual merchandising”, “Quality control aspects of food microbiology” and “Sports nutrition and fitness” are in the pipeline.

“Last year we had started four short-term courses which were a big hit with the students. This year, too, we have planned quite a few such courses. Our main aim is to impart skills which they require while seeking jobs. We not only depend on the talent of our own teachers but also invite resource persons from outside to teach them. This way the students do not have to look elsewhere for these skill-oriented programmes and our infrastructure is also put to good use.” said Institute Director Kumud Khanna.

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