The Karnataka State Akkamahadevi Women’s University in Vijayapura organised a training session in TV anchoring for journalism students of various affiliate colleges on Thursday.
During the one-day training programme, students were given an introduction to the art of reading news on television and hands-on experience.
Students of BA, B.Com, B.Sc, BCA and BBM courses of various degree colleges of the district as well as teachers, research students, undergraduate and postgraduate students and others were present.
Head of the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication Omkar Kakade urged all trainees to update their communication skills and develop confidence in themselves to face challenges in the profession.
“True success can be achieved only when various skill-sets are picked up, updated and practised in the competitive world,” he said.
He was speaking after inaugurating the television studio visit and television anchoring training programme organized for girl students.
He said that there is no dearth of jobs for well-trained and enthusiastic journalists in the mainstream media and various emerging fields.
“Once you master the required skills, you can get employment anywhere in the sector,” he said.
“Becoming a TV anchor is not just about passion it also requires proper training, clean language, confidence and smart skills. These kinds of skill development workshops really help in making significant achievement,” he said.
Assistant Professor Sandeep Naik welcomed the gathering with introductory remarks.
Research scholars Sushma Pawar, M.S. Philomena and others spoke.
Published - October 25, 2024 07:22 pm IST
