About the Media Training Center (MTC)

In today’s intense competitive arena of filmmaking, electronic & digital media, it is imperative for a serving professional or an aspiring individual to effectively perform in order to build brand equity and avoid the risk of reputational damage. In this connection, Sindh Madressatul Islam University has proudly launched a professional training program catering to industry needs called, SMIU Media Training Center, that offers a range of specialized training courses with the aim of providing professional skills across all key level individuals who are already serving or aspire to pursue their career in media sector.

SMIU Media Training Center is the first ever specialist provider of media communication, skill development and audio-visual production courses by any Public Sector University in a simulated TV studio and in a very own licensed Campus FM Radio station SM96.6 primarily dominated by practical and interactive sessions. Delegates are given “live” TV and radio scenarios which equip them with the skills to handle and execute News & Infotainment Programs.
SMIU Media Training courses provide delegates with a foundation from which to build their confidence in engaging with audiences through a variety of media, including print, radio and television. Each course is facilitated by senior professionals & industry experts.
We wish you all the best for your career as an active and responsible filmmaker and media professional to play a significant role in helping students, researchers, professionals and society at large so as to be aware about history and happenings with quality content.

MEDIA FACILITIES

SMIU has state-of-the art media facilities which features a TV studio, a radio studio, multimedia editing suites, an audio/video library and a dedicated recording studio for common work.

TV Studio (www.smiu.tv)

SMI University has well equipped Television Studio which includes production control room (PCR) with multi-video sources controlled by video switcher/Vision Mixer and HD multichannel audio mixer. Moreover for adequate display big screens are installed in PCR. The studio also has Chroma screen which further challenges the creativity of its users, whereas digital HD cameras, tripod and trollies complemented by a professional lighting grid also push students to make the best of their capabilities. TV studio is also supported by proper post- production facilities including Non-linear editing suites with latest SDI monitors.

FM Radio 96.6 (www.smiu.fm)

SMI University, considering the vast reach of FM radio, established a fully functioning radio station ‘FM 96.6’ in 2013. The Radio station is equipped with up-to-date radio broadcasting equipment. The studio provides students with hands on experience with radio programing, production, studio operations, audio recording, editing and script writing.

Video Conferencing Rooms:

SMIU has two video conferencing rooms, which are equipped with modern facilities to conduct online sessions, it is supported by Cisco Tele Presence Content Server to record, lectures and conferences are conducted here on regular basis to enhance skills of students.

Digital Labs

SMI University has three Hi-tech computer labs with the latest core i7 machines. These systems are integrated with latest softwares for graphic designing, sound designing & editing etc.