Webinar on
Calamity through the Ages: Reflection on Celluloid and New Media
Organized by
Department of Journalism & Mass Communication, Acharya Prafulla Chandra College & Department of Journalism & Mass Communication, East Calcutta Girls’ College
Date: 21.05.2020
On May 21, 2020, the Departments of Journalism & Mass Communication from Acharya Prafulla Chandra College and East Calcutta Girls’ College co-hosted a webinar titled "Calamity through the Ages: Reflection on Celluloid and New Media" via Zoom, attracting 130 participants. The event, held amidst the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown, began with welcome addresses from Dr. Saktibrata Bhowmik and Dr. Sukla Hazra, the respective principals. Mr. Arindam Basu, Director of Carpe Diem Communique Pvt Ltd, highlighted the evolving role of mass media and the rise of OTT platforms during crises. Mr. Pradipta Bhattacharya, a National Award-winning director, explored cinematic portrayals of calamities, citing the works of Satyajit Ray and Mrinal Sen. The webinar featured dynamic discussions and active engagement from both students and faculty, making it a compelling exploration of media’s role in reflecting and shaping perceptions of disasters.
Special Lecture on
EMERCENCE OF NEW MEDIA AS FIFTH ESTATE
Organized by
Department of Journalism & Mass Communication, A.P.C. College
Date: 13.06.2020
On June 13, 2020, a special lecture titled "Emergence of New Media as the Fifth Estate" was conducted with 52 participants in attendance. The session was delivered by Dr. Reema Roy, Assistant Professor at Asutosh College's Department of Journalism and Mass Communication. The lecture aimed to explore the transformative impact of new media technologies on communication and journalism. The event began with a welcome address by Prof. Jyoti Prakash Mondal, Assistant Professor in the Department of Journalism & Mass Communication. Dr. Roy provided an insightful analysis of how journalism has evolved with the advent of the internet, shifting from traditional forms to a fast-paced, digital environment. She discussed the impact of Web 2.0, highlighting the transition from conventional journalism to a user-driven content creation model. The lecture was well-received, with students actively engaging in discussions and expressing their enthusiasm for the subject.
Workshop on
BASIC FILM MAKING
Organized by
Department of Journalism & Mass Communication, A.P.C. College
Date: 16.06.2020 - 20.06.2020
From June 16 to June 20, 2020, a pioneering online workshop on "Basic Film Making" was conducted by National Award-winning director Pradipta Bhattacharyya, drawing 150 participants from our department and institutions such as Vidyasagar College, Gobardanga Hindu College, and Jadavpur University. This initiative addressed the challenge of teaching practical filmmaking during the COVID-19 lockdown, providing a virtual platform to introduce students to film language and the filmmaking process. The workshop, a first in West Bengal to offer such a course online, successfully covered essential aspects of filmmaking, including writing, directing, camera work, and digital editing. The event's success was supported by alumni Rana Pratap Karforma, Suryasish Sur Roy, and Apratim Bhattacharya, marking a significant achievement in adapting hands-on training to a virtual format.
Workshop on
PRE-PRODUCTION OF FILM MAKING
Organized by
Department of Journalism & Mass Communication, A.P.C. College & Internal Quality Assessment Cell, A.P.C. College
Date: 18.04.2023 - 20.04.2023 (Online mode)
24.04.2023 - 25.04.2023 (Offline mode)
A workshop on "Pre-Production of Film Making" was held from April 18-20, 2023, in online mode due to a heatwave, and continued offline from April 24-25, 2023. The workshop was primarily led by National Award-winning filmmaker and editor Pradipta Bhattacharyya, with support from Joydeep Dey, a cinematographer and department alumnus. Inspired by the success of the previous online film-making workshop during the COVID-19 period, this workshop aimed to provide Semester-VI students with hands-on experience in the film-making process. Students thoroughly engaged in every stage of pre-production, including reporting, scriptwriting, shot division, location scouting (recce), budgeting, set preparation, and prop collection. As a culmination of their learning, students created a workshop film titled *Alor Potho Yatri*, with shooting conducted on May 3-4, 2023. This workshop successfully bridged theoretical knowledge and practical application, giving students valuable first-hand experience in film production.
