The Department of Computer Science organized a field trip for the students to Doordarshan Kendra, Altinho Panaji on 13th September 2023. 26 students from BCA and B.Voc.(ST) along with 3 faculty members participated in the field trip. The field trip began with a warm welcome from Mr. Uday Kamat, Programme Executive at Doordarshan Kendra. Mr. Kamat initiated the visit by providing the students with essential guidelines, as live broadcasts were scheduled for the evening.
In the first segment of the tour, Mr. Kamat introduced the students to the main control room, where they witnessed the intricate management of different cameras and broadcast channels. He explained the various software and hardware components used to ensure seamless operations. Subsequently, Mr. Kamat guided the group to the sound and editing room, where they learned about audio and video editing processes. The students were then shown the broadcasting tower, home to several satellite dishes. Continuing the tour, the students were taken to the primary recording room, where they observed how news anchors read news bulletins from teleprompters. Mr. Kamat detailed the hardware and procedures involved in live broadcasting. The culmination of the visit was the students’ participation as the live audience during the 4 pm broadcast. This hands-on experience provided valuable insights into the world of live television production.
The field trip came to an end with the conclusion of the live broadcast, and the students left with a newfound appreciation for the role of Information Technology in the public broadcasting industry. Mrs. Rama Borkar made the arrangements for the field trip.
