
Why a Degree in Film and Media Marketing is better than a regular MBA.
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There are many good films that have not reached the right audience purely due to weak marketing strategies. Digital Marketing Strategists understand how to create the right content and use a mix of digital marketing and advertising tools to reach a globally dispersed audience. We explore cross-cultural communication and discover consumer psychology by gaining a deeper understanding of why people buy what they buy.
Students master written and verbal communication, learn to debate with reason and logic and develop the ability to think strategically. We also cover classical fields of study such as philosophy, psychology and literature; all of which will make students stronger communicators. Students learn to plan, create, execute and analyse ad campaigns. The classes include introductory research, ideation, campaign planning and the production of a range of advertisements. These are hands-on subjects, built around increasingly complex projects. Students can write, plan, cast, shoot and edit their own commercials. We also focus on the entire gamut of digital strategy including SEO, PPC, analytics, mobile, social media and other emerging strategic options. Students learn not only the theory behind digital marketing, but also hone technical skills through projects.
Recently, an article quoted the Education Promotion Society for India and MBA Universe saying that ‘Indian management education is in crisis’ and another said that ‘The
The world we live in is getting more and more tech savvy by the minute. It is crucial for us to get with the time,
New generation, new choices, new gadgets, new learnings and new career options. What was amiss until a decade ago or what didn’t even exist until
The course prepares and allows students to explore various related disciplines before zeroing in on their choice of sub-specialization. A student with a right aptitude has the option of starting as a trainee and exploring an exciting career path in the field of Advertising as a copy writer, media buyer, media planner, qualitative researcher, strategist, account planner, account manager, online reputation manager, blogger, content producer (across all craft areas), digital marketer, creative director, creative producer, content writer, marketing analyst, client servicing executive, visualizer, graphic designer, visual designer, art directors and production artists etc. In Digital Marketing space they can look at eventually being a Digital Marketing Manager, Web Analytics Expert, Internet Copywriter, Web Marketing Specialist, Search Engine Optimizer, etc.
Of Course! Students are provided with many platforms, competitions, projects and assignments to undertake and participate in real-life and topical industry projects. The Internship program at the school is undertaken in a very structured fashion, with specific timelines, milestones and outcomes. The students are guided by full time faculty mentors in addition to industry mentors.
Annapurna College curriculum has been designed by Industry & Academic experts and is updated every two years keeping global, national and regional academic developments, and best practices in mind . The curriculum is a blend and balance of theory and practicals, enabling students to get a job or pursue higher education in India or abroad. Industry readiness is emphasized in addition to theoretical underpinnings in each of the taught course, in addition to getting the best of the industry professionals as adjunct faculty, visiting faculty and workshop faculty.
Annapurna College is a considered as one of the top-ranking colleges for Film and Media education. We provide students with the unique opportunity to study in a campus situated within one of the most advanced Film Studios of the country. This helps students gain experiences that would otherwise require a significant amount of time and effort. In addition to this, the College is able to leverage the experience, expertise and the network of Annapurna Studios and the Society Board to welcome Experts from the Industry who support the students through Master Classes and Workshops throughout the year. Traditional education has for long dictated the need to create isolated environments for hands-on learning that helps in understanding the concept(s). Education in the Media and Entertainment industry demands hands-on experience, Critical Thinking Skills and Problem Solving Abilities. Hence, it is imperative that the college needs to re-create environments that simulate the space that a Director, Producer, Editor, Script Writer, Cinematographer works in. This simulation takes time and effort, and significant investments in advanced equipment (hardware & software) that enables aspiring filmmakers to learn the art and craft of filmmaking. Students also get first hand feedback from industry experts and global academia via our association with CILECT. This exposure to international filmmaking fraternity is an invaluable opportunity for students & a learning experience that is at par with most global film schools. The students avail this advantage without having to pay high tuition fees for studying abroad. Added to this, students graduate from Annapurna College with a Degree Certificate awarded by JNAFAU. The investment students make at this early stage of their career gives them the required infrastructure and access to our large network of well-placed alumni – all of which define ‘unique advantage’ of Annapurna College.
The fact that the school is nestled inside a working film studio, students have access to state of art labs in the whole spectrum of film making, photography, animation and VFX departments. As advertising and digital marketing industries are often allied to/with content production and visual production industries, students directly or indirectly get taught not only select and conventional suite of applications and software like Adobe and InDesign but a whole gamut of other skills, tools and techniques from the field of film making, photography, animation and VFX departments.
Yes, students can join this course without any basic knowledge of the industry as the course curriculum covers the fundamentals of the subject in the 1st year. We look for students with high curiosity, self-discipline and most importantly passion for the subject. With these three important drivers, the school provides ample opportunities, platforms and contexts for faster learning and industry readiness.
We are associated with top notch companies like Arka Media Works, Wacked Out Media Pvt. Ltd, Tamada Media, Pocket Aces, Vuclip, PAD Agency, Asandwhen, Doo Creative and many others for placements and internships. As far as salaries are concerned, the actual salary depends on one’s performance and the projects done.
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BA (Honors) Film & Media – Major in Direction and Script Writing
BA (Honors) Film & Media – Major in Direction and Production
BA (Honors) Film & Media – Major in Direction and Cinematography
BA (Honors) Film & Media – Major in Direction and Editing
BA (Honors) Film & Media – Major in Direction and Sound Design
BA (Honors) Film & Media – Major in Direction and Advertising & Digital Marketing
BA (Honors) Visual Arts – Major in Animation & VFX
BA (Honors) Visual Arts – Major in Photography & Digital Imaging
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