The School of Animation and Media Studies conducted a Career Counselling Session titled “Employment Opportunities for Cinematography in Film Industry” on 17.09.2024. The session aimed at providing students with a comprehensive understanding of the current trends, skill sets, and career opportunities in cinematography. A total of 13 students participated in the session.
The session was inaugurated by Mr. P. Kishore Kumar, Head and Assistant Professor of the School of Animation and Media Studies. In his opening remarks, Mr. Kishore Kumar highlighted the importance of such sessions in bridging the gap between academia and industry, emphasizing how vital it is for students to stay updated with evolving industry demands.
The keynote speaker for the session was Mr. A. Karthikeyan, an accomplished alumnus, Freelance Cinematographer and Assistant Professor at Cluster Media College, Coimbatore. With extensive experience in the field, Mr. Karthikeyan delivered an engaging and informative session. He discussed the Current Industry Trends, Required Skill Sets and Potential Career Paths. He also spoke about freelancing opportunities and how students could explore independent projects to build their portfolios.
The session concluded with an interactive Q&A session, where students actively engaged with the speaker, asking questions about the challenges and rewards of working in the cinematography field.
Overall, the session was highly informative and well-received by the students, offering them valuable insights into the professional world of cinematography. The event successfully fulfilled its objective of guiding aspiring cinematographers on how to navigate their career paths in the ever-evolving film industry