About the Department

Welcome to the Future of Storytelling @ Alliance School of Film and Media Studies!

Are you captivated by the power of media? Our one-of-a-kind Media Studies major within the Liberal Arts program is where your passion meets purpose. We believe in learning by doing, not just by memorizing. From your very first semester, you’ll dive into a high-energy, creative environment, building a professional portfolio through individual and collaborative projects in nearly every course. Say goodbye to rote-learning sit-down exams—here, your creative output is your real assessment.

Dive into a dynamic curriculum exploring everything from film analysis and AI in media to hands-on production, strategic communication, and brand design. Creativity, criticality, and communication are the bedrock of every course, designed with direct input from global media leaders. This practical journey is capped with mandatory internships, placing you directly in the professional world to apply your skills.

Our stellar faculty brings over 65+ years of combined industry experience and international connections, ensuring you learn the real-world tools of journalism, PR, advertising, and media management. You’ll build a powerful network while mastering the technologies shaping tomorrow.

We don’t just keep up with the industry, we help you lead it. You’ll graduate not just industry-ready, but future-proof: a versatile, innovative communicator with a robust portfolio, ready to launch an exciting career anywhere in the media universe. Your story starts here. Let’s tell it together.

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Guided by Our Vision

To be the premier incubator for the next generation of visionary media professionals. We envision a world where our graduates are the creative leaders and ethical innovators at the forefront of the global media landscape. Grounded in the critical depth of a liberal arts education, they will master emerging technologies, shape powerful narratives, and redefine storytelling across films, advertising, multimedia journalism, strategic communication, and digital platforms. Our vision is a dynamic community where creative thought meets practical skill, producing graduates who don\'t just adapt to the future of media, they imagine and build it.

Driven by Our Mission

Our mission is to provide an unparalleled, industry-immersive education that merges foundational liberal arts with hands-on professional expertise. We empower students to master the tools of modern media while fostering essential skills in critical analysis, ethical communication, and creative problem-solving. Through a curriculum co-created with global industry leaders and guided by our faculty\'s deep academic and professional experience, we connect students to a powerful network. We are dedicated to developing agile, thoughtful, and technically proficient communicators who are immediately impactful in their careers and resilient throughout them.

Programs Offered

Programs Designed for Leadership

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Excellence

Benchmarked Against Global and National Standards

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State-of-the-Art Media Lab

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Pre-Production Lab

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Shooting Floor

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Chroma Studio

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News Desk

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PCR Room

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Editing Suite

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Audio Recording Suite

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Digital Audio Workstation

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Clubs and Committee

Learning Beyond the Classroom

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Photography Club (Liberal Arts)

Media Club

Advisory Board

Led by Experience and Expertise

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Student Achievements

Celebrating Our Achievements

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Dr. Pritha Chakrabarti has been selected to present a paper on \\\"Starring the “Region”: Constructing a “Pan-Indian” Cinema\\\" at the Association for Asian Studies Conference 2026 to be held at Vancouver, Canada.
Dr. Pritha Chakrabarti has been selected to present a paper on \\\"Starring the “Region”: Constructing a “Pan-Indian” Cinema\\\" at the Association for Asian Studies Conference 2026 to be held at Vancouver, Canada.

Prof Devadas Rajaram was invited as a resource person to Asian College of Journalism, Chennai from November 26-27, 2025 to conduct sessions on \\\"Immersive Journalism\\\" as part of the Climate Change Media Hub Residency Program.
Prof Devadas Rajaram was invited as a resource person to Asian College of Journalism, Chennai from November 26-27, 2025 to conduct sessions on \\\"Immersive Journalism\\\" as part of the Climate Change Media Hub Residency Program.

Dr. Anurag Dwidevi coauthored a paper on \\\"Virtual Realities and Mental Struggles: Social Media Addiction Among Indian Youth\\\" for Oxford Intersections: Social Media in Society and Culture, June 2025.
Dr. Anurag Dwidevi coauthored a paper on \\\"Virtual Realities and Mental Struggles: Social Media Addiction Among Indian Youth\\\" for Oxford Intersections: Social Media in Society and Culture, June 2025.

Sarah Alvi and Freya C. (Batch 2023) completed a two-month paid intership with Perez Consulting, a public relations firm in Bangaluru.
Sarah Alvi and Freya C. (Batch 2023) completed a two-month paid intership with Perez Consulting, a public relations firm in Bangaluru.

Srujan Abhinav and Dakshesh Sujith (Batch 2023) completed a two-month paid internship with Humanstories, a social media firm in Cochin
Srujan Abhinav and Dakshesh Sujith (Batch 2023) completed a two-month paid internship with Humanstories, a social media firm in Cochin

Jayana Kundel (Batch 2023) received multiple bylines in Times of India, Nagpur edition, during her winter internship.
Jayana Kundel (Batch 2023) received multiple bylines in Times of India, Nagpur edition, during her winter internship.

Rushali Gupta (Batch 2022), from our first graduating batch, got placed in Dentsu.
Rushali Gupta (Batch 2022), from our first graduating batch, got placed in Dentsu.

Ananyaa Agarwal (Batch 2023) received wide acclaimation for essaying the role of \"Devi\" in Netflix flim, Maharaj (2024).
Ananyaa Agarwal (Batch 2023) received wide acclaimation for essaying the role of \"Devi\" in Netflix flim, Maharaj (2024).

Rushali Gupta (Batch 2022) completed her 5-week internship with Ogilvy and Mather.
Rushali Gupta (Batch 2022) completed her 5-week internship with Ogilvy and Mather.

Dhruv Bandhu (Batch 2022) completed his 2-month internship with CRY.
Dhruv Bandhu (Batch 2022) completed his 2-month internship with CRY.