AIOU to introduce media-based technical courses

EducationAIOU to introduce media-based technical courses

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) with the support of Commonwealth Educational Media Centre for Asia (CEMCA) has decided to introduce 12 skill-based courses in the field of multimedia, vocational and agriculture.

An official of the AIOU told APP here Wednesday that initially, two courses will be launched relating to audio-video recording and editing.

   

He said the proposed courses include audio-video recording and editing, video camera handling, still photography, graphic and set design, digital camera repairing and maintenance, refrigeration and air conditioning repairing and maintenance, cell phone repairing, commercial poultry farming, construction of poultry farm, poultry processing marketing and value addition.

He said that ongoing interaction between CEMCA and AIOU have proved highly beneficial in introducing skill-based education in the country.

In this connection, CEMCA will come up with technical and financial support while the courses have been developed by the University’s Institute of Educational Technology (IET) in collaboration with Pakistan Television (PTV) and Radio Pakistan.

Vice Chancellor Professor Dr. Shahid Siddiqui said these courses will help develop expertise and necessary know-how for arranging vocational and technical training for youth and female section of the society.

This, he said is part of University’s consistent efforts to promote its collaboration with national and international institutions to equip its students with latest knowledge and technology.

The AIOU, he said wanted to utilize its available potential and infrastructure strength for addressing socio-economic issues of the society through academic and research-based activities.

Media, which has emerged as major social institution, will be the main source of promoting skill-based programs.

Mati
Mati
Mati-Ullah is the Online Editor For DND. He is the real man to handle the team around the Country and get news from them and provide to you instantly.

Must read

Recent News

AUD to INR: Australian Dollar to Indian Rupee Today – 29 March 2024

0
The Australian Dollar (AUD) was trading at 54.28 as per the Indian Rupee (INR) on Friday.Currently, Indians are now the second-largest migrant group in...

USD to PKR: USD Dollar Rate in Pakistan Today – 29 March 2024

0
The US Dollar (USD) was being bought and sold at Rs 278.2 and Rs 280.9 in the Open Market against the Pakistani Rupee (PKR)...

Gold Price in Pakistan Today – 29 March 2024

0
On Friday (March 29, 2024), the gold rate for one tola of 24-karat in Karachi, Pakistan, is Rs 229,900.000.It's important to note that gold...
The Media Circus staged by judges in Pakistan

The Media Circus staged by judges in Pakistan

0
Islamabad, Pakistan: The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa, and Prime Minister Mian Shehbaz Sharif held a meeting to...

Pakistan vs New Zealand T20I Series Tickets to go on Sale from Friday

0
LAHORE, Pakistan: The tickets for the five-match T20I series between Pakistan and New Zealand will go on sale from Friday, March 29, 2024.The series...
Advertisement