International Media Institute of India

History

IMII is the latest in a series of journalism schools set up under the auspices of the International Center for Journalists, based in Washington, DC. ICFJ was founded more than 25 years ago by top American journalists who wanted to support the development of journalism in democracies around the world. Start-up funding for IMII is provided by the the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation and the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation in the US. ICFJ provides journalism training around the world.

Advantages of studying here

Unlike other media institutes in the NCR, IMII focuses intensively on practical training. Students work as reporters in the IMII newsroom, rather than passively attending lectures. They go out into cities and villages throughout the area to report real stories and will be expected to meet real deadlines. Faculty at IMII is made up of professional journalists from India and abroad, who will work closely with students on a daily basis. Students will learn ethical standards, how to report and write a story, story structure, writing for radio and TV, and during the course of the 11-month program will complete many modules on speciality reporting, from sportswriting to investigative reporting.

Areas of specialisation

Environmental reporting, covering health and science issues, crime and the courts, politics, editorial writing, rural issues, sports writing, computer-assisted reporting, and entertainment reporting are some of the specialty modules that will be offered during the course of the year. Students will be required to become proficient in all media platforms: print, audio, video, web and mobile phone. They will also explore developing trends in media, including social media.

Description

The International Media Institute of India was conceived by leading Indian editors who experienced difficulty in finding skilled entry-level journalists to hire. It was given shape by the Society for Policy Studies, a non-profit Indian think tank that promotes debate on contemporary issues among journalists, and the Washington-based International Center for Journalists. The Institute's University partner is the City University of New York's ground-breaking Graduate School of Journalism.The goal of the Institute is to provide the next generation of Indian journalists with the skills needed to succeed in the converging media world. The eleven-month course beginning in July 2010, will teach the reporting, writing, audio and video skills necessary to produce news for print, audio, video and new media platforms.