The ‘Media Club’, the Students’ Society of the Department of Media Studies screened the Short films directed by the students of Media Studies on the 21 st of April 2023 at 2.30 p.m. in the Lecture Hall No.107 of Faculty of Arts, University of Jaffna. Final Year Student Ms. A.Sangkeerthana (2017/A/346) and Third Year Student Ms.P.Kamsajini (2018/A/SPI/512) produced the Short films…
As per the curriculum, the students of Media Studies have the subject ‘Contemporary Media Technology’ (CMCH 22043) in their Level II semester II. The course unit provides an avenue for the students to measure the digital influence on media, discuss the pros and cons of social media networks and, create innovative ways to utilize the new media constructively and originate a…
The students of Media Studies were selected among the Top 10 in the 'Kuviyam Short Film Competition-2023’ conducted by Kuviyam Media (Pvt.) Ltd.The short film competition was conducted under the theme of ‘உயிரைக்கொல்லும் போதைப்பொருள்'. Shorts Films named ‘மெய்யறியாமை கொளல்’ (Meiyariyamai Kolal) and ‘மௌட்டியம் கொள்’ (Mowtiyam Kol) of Ms.Arulanantham Sangeerthana, a Student of Level IV Semester II and Mr.Raveenthiran Benaya, a Student…
Ms. Thusiyanthi Parameswaran, a Fourth Year Media Studies student won second place in the Provincial Level Photography Competition which was conducted by the Ministry of Women’s Affairs, Rehabilitation, Social Services, Cooperatives, Food Supply & Distribution, Industries & Enterprises Promotion and Trade & Commerce of Northern Province.The Competition was held under the theme of “Prioritizing Social and Economic Development of Women” to…
The inter-University exchange programme between the University of Jaffna and the University of Sri Jayewardenepura was held on the 25th and 26th of March 2023 in Jaffna. 38 students from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura visited Jaffna to get exposure to Jaffna’s unique social and economic issues and cultural practices and religious systems through this exchange programme along with 20 students…
As per the collaboration and MoA with the Helvetas Intercooperation gGmbH and the University of Jaffna, University of Peradeniya, University of Sri Jayawardanepura and South Eastern University, HELVETAS has conducted the Annual Forum with the theme of ‘Incubating Expressions and Empowering Young Voices’ in collaboration with partner organization Sri Lanka Development Journalists Forum (SDJF). The objectives of this year’s Annual Forum were:1.…
Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) in collaboration with the Department of Media Studies conducted Photography and Short Film Competitions among university students in order to make awareness of Anti-Corruption. The competitions were held in 2022 followed by the workshop on ‘Investigative Journalism’ conducted by Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) on the 26th of September 2022. The awarding ceremony for the above…
The Media Club of the Department of Media Studies facilitated the media coverage for the workshop series of Prof.Kanes Rajah, Professor and the Executive Director at the Centre for Executive and Professional Development organized by the University Business Linkage (UBL) of the University of Jaffna from 26th to 28th of February 2023. The following members of the Club served for the…
In order to enhance the teaching of professional media to the students, the opportunities have been utilized by the Department of Media Studies to invite senior journalists, filmmakers and editors for the ‘Sharing Sessions’ in addition to the academic inputs.On par with the above, Mr. Lenin M. Sivam, a versatile and well-known filmmaker conducted the ‘Sharing Session’ with the students on…
The ‘Media Club’, the students’ society of the Department of Media Studies organized the Annual Get-Together of the students and alumni of the Department of Media studies on the 8th of January 2023. The Annual Get-Together was held at the Saraswathy Hall, Thirunelvely, Jaffna intent to create better collaboration and understanding among the students and the alumni of the Department of…