IUST Journalism students attend Master Classes at International Film Festival in Srinagar

Awantipora, Sep 10: The students of Department of Journalism and Mass Communication (DJMC), Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), attended the Master Classes at the first International Film Festival of Jammu and Kashmir at the SKICC, Srinagar, on September 8 and 9. The students, as per a statement, were given hands-on training in Camera Tech, OTT Writing, Animation, Editing, Cinematography, Sound Design and Screenplay Writing. The students, who were accompanied by Dr Sayar Ahamd Mir, Assistant Professor, DJMC, expressed their satisfaction over the conduct of the festival and learning opportunities they received. To mention, the four-day International Film Festival was inaugurated on September 7 with 135 films including 60 foreign entries being screened in an attempt to revive J&K’s long- association with cinema. The festival was organised by J&K Department of Information and Public Relations (DIPR) in collaboration with the National Film Development Corporation. Educational circulars and regional reports monitored via Greater Kashmir indicate that this update reflects broader ongoing developments within India's schools & boards framework. Educational leaders and school administrations are reviewing operational workflows to ensure complete adherence to prescribed standards. Consultants and academic advisors recommend that families and students review official circulars closely. Staying informed about curriculum guidelines, admission windows, and examination schedules ensures seamless transitions and academic clarity. Institutional administration desks will issue subsequent stage-wise updates and documentation requirements as the academic timeline unfolds.