BITS Pilani Goa Campus Inaugurates HSS Media Lab for Creative Projects

New Delhi: The Humanities and Social Sciences Department at BITS Pilani Goa Campus inaugurated an HSS Media Lab at CC 122/1&2. The Media Lab was inaugurated by Prof V Ramgopal Rao and Prof. Suman Kundu, the Director of the Goa Campus. 

Speaking on the occasion, Prof V Ramgopal Rao, Vice-chancellor, BITS Pilani said, “I’m thrilled to inaugurate the HSS Media Lab at BITS Pilani, Goa Campus. This modern facility embodies our dedication to fostering innovation and creativity in education. It will empower students to explore new frontiers in media production and enhance their learning experience.”

Prof. Suman Kundu, Director of BITS Pilani, K K Birla Goa Campus, was brimming with joy while appreciating everyone involved in bringing this innovative facility to fruition and emphasized the lab’s transformative impact on teaching, research, and creative expression on campus led by the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences. “This is yet another jewel on our decorated crown” he radiated.

What is the Purpose of the HSS Media Lab?

The HSS Media Lab has been constructed to function as a futuristic hub for creative exploration. It is equipped with advanced audio, video, and animation resources. 

Originally established 15 years ago as a Language Lab, the HSS Media Lab has evolved into a dynamic cultural and educational centre, fostering innovation and active teaching within the department.

The primary function of the HSS Media Lab is to elevate the quality of education through the production of high-quality audio and video content for various courses offered by the institute. This facility will cater to approximately 250 students per semester, facilitating projects in Short Film Production, Cinematic Art, Literature and Cinema Comparison, Ecocriticism, and Cultural Studies.

The media lab will also serve as a vital archive, preserving audio-visual materials generated by students and faculty over the years. This extensive collection represents a digital history of the Institute, organized for easy retrieval and reference. Looking ahead, the Department envisions the HSS Media Lab evolving into a cultural hub, collaborating with local artists, scientists, and educational institutions to document and highlight Indian cultures and arts, with a special focus on Goa.

What are the amenities provided by the HSS Media Lab?

The HSS Media Lab was designed by Dimensions Acoustics (DA), Kochi. Mr. Dineesh S., the proprietor of DA, and Mr. Jithu George, Sound Engineer and Academic Head, Audio Engineering, Music Technology, Muzik Lounge School of Audio Technology, Chennai had played an important role in th designing of the media lab. 

Designed with a spaceship theme, the Media Lab boasts a dedicated shoot floor, control room, and soundproof vocal booth with dual-layered insulation. The shoot floor serves multiple purposes, transforming it into a lecture room, screening room, podcast studio, and more. The control room is a versatile recording station, while the vocal booth provides an ideal workstation for voice recording and audio production. 

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