The alumni are a record of an institution’s past performance. Lucky for us, ours are spread across media organisations in India. This is what some of them have to say about us:

Rohit Ved Prakash
Actor, Director, Producer. Currently with Idream Productions.

What am I doing?
I am working on a film starring Rahul Bose. Before this, I worked as an Assistant Director with Danny Boyle on the sets of Slumdog Millionaire – the rest is history. I was also a part of The Myth, starring Jackie Chan.

When was I at SoC?
I was part of the Founding batch.

Why did I choose SoC?
It was the only institute that thought ahead of time on how the media sector would evolve. There was focus on different streams of media, so I could learn about the different streams before deciding on my specialization.

Ranbir Majumdar
Editor of cricketnext.com at Network 18

What am I doing?
As editor of cricketnext.com, I am responsible for overall content management, driving traffic to the website, and managing different contents and polls. The Indian cricket team has been following a hectic schedule this year and so am I J!

When was I at SoC?
Batch of 2006

Why did I choose SoC?
After doing a journalism program from Asian College of Journalism, I was looking for a program that combined management with journalism. School of Convergence was the natural choice.

Suhas Jotwani
Associate Producer, Fever 104 FM.

What am I doing?
I plan content strategy, and provide creative direction on formats/genres. I am responsible for overall brand consistency and ideation for shows that are aligned to the brand image of the station.

When was I at SoC?
I was part of the batch of 2008.

Why SoC?
I was fascinated by radio. No other institute could have taught me this medium so extensively. It was a great learning experience. The course was planned according to the latest industry standards. There was greater emphasis on practical knowledge rather than theoretical. All in all, a great learning place!

Pranati Oza
Production Manager, Walt Disney

What am I doing?
I have worked on films like Jodha Akbar, Rang De Basanti, The Rising, etc. I am really excited about working on Disney’s first animated feature film in India - Roadside Romeo.

When was I at SoC?
I was part of the batch of 2008.

Why SoC?
I just had to join this premier, Delhi-based media institute. Given my commerce background and creative inclination, I wanted a course that focused both on learning the ropes of media as well as the economics behind it. They didn’t just focus on theory but provided real world experience: during my internship, I got to work with Vishal Bhardwaj while he was making Maqbool.

Mahima Gupta
Meow 104.8 FM

What am I doing?
I am a producer with a radio channel targeted at women – a totally new concept in India.

When was I at SoC?
I was part of the batch of 2008.

Why SoC?
At first, I wasn’t convinced about SoC, but after going through the course structure and content, I changed my mind. SoC’s strength lay in the faculty, who were not just professors but industry professionals. They provided a practical perspective to every subject, and made the lectures and assignments interesting. I can’t recall dozing off in a single class! Even the curriculum was structured in a manner that practical and theory had equal weightage, so just mugging didn’t get you marks. My first job at Big FM was through campus placement.

Sana Khan
Anchor, NewsX news channel

What am I doing?
I cover politics for my channel. I have worked as a producer as well.

Why SoC?
I found the course structure to be most comprehensive in terms of giving an understanding of different facets of media. Plus the faculty had a high percentage of practitioners necessary for this field. At SoC, I was exposed to all media, like print, TV, online and movies, which you don’t find anywhere else. I got my first job through campus placement as a copywriter with Membrain Inc.

Tannishtha Chakraborty
Dorling Kindersley (India)

What am I doing?
I am a graphic designer working with DK for about 3 years now. I have had the opportunity to work on some of our bestsellers. I was chosen to work in our London office for three months and learn about different aspects of design.

When was I at SoC?
2004-2006

Why did I choose SoC?
SoC’s unique curriculum was definitely ahead of its time. It was so comprehensive that it was really a big asset.