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The infrastructure at ASCO matches world-class standards. It has both spacious and air conditioned classrooms in addition to a state of art studio, PCR, photo studio, projection room and computer labs. The library and reading room lend an air of academic brilliance to the overall ambience.

CLASSROOM

Spacious classrooms with appropriate furniture, LCD projectors and an effective speaker system in addition to white boards serve as great teaching aids. All classrooms are well ventilated and well lit.

THE COMPUTER CENTRE

Amity School of Communication
is the first wireless campus in India. The objective of ASCO has always been to be in the forefront of utilization of IT and to leverage the power of IT in making learning informative and entertaining. The state-of-the-art technology in our Computer Centre comprises the following:
  • 250 PCs with inbuilt Pentium processors based on HP/IBM machines.

  • The entire network rests on four (Firewall, Intranet, Mail, Attachments File & Print) HP and IBM servers.

  • The student and faculty members can access the Internet throughout the campus with the help of broadband radio link and ISDN line backup.

  • E-Mail facilities are available for faculty and students.

  • Latest software is available to enable the students to work on data analysis, web technologies and software designing.

  • The ASCO intranet truly automates the process of execution and enables smooth movement of data across departments.
Computer Lab

The teaching emphasizes on practical learning and involves classroom production of classroom journals. The compute lab at ASCO is well equipped with necessary hardware and software required for the same. Besides regular practical classes, the students use the computer labs for working on their projects and assignments. 24 hour internet helps students prepare presentations as well as academic notes.

Audio-Visual Studio and PCR

ASCO has an outstanding audio and video studio comprising multi-camera set up, non-linear editing systems (FCP Mac-G5) besides having high-end sound facilities for recording and post-production processes. It has all the facilities to train the students in all the aspects of TV Production, TV Journalism, Film Making, Documentary and Radio Production. The ASCO Production Studio is designed for all kinds of production work ranging from news anchoring, multiple camera shoot, panel discussions, interactive shows involving audience to feature film shoots.

The Studio is equipped with digital video cameras capable of swift operations like newsgathering as well as creative ventures like Feature and Ad filmmaking. With the latest standard of TV Production market, the Apple Macintosh G5 based Final Cut Pro digital editing suites, with which video editing, graphics and special effects become a child’s play. For those who want to make mark as news anchors, the studio has a Teleprompter, which is always accessible to students.


Photo Studio Dark room (Processing Lab):

Amity School of Communication is one of the few institutes in the country with a photo lab that trains students to become professional photographers. To keep pace with latest know-how and industry trends, our endeavor is to provide students in-depth knowledge in photographic theory, practice and a do-it-yourself practical exposure to the world of professional photography. Photo-Studio is well equipped with modern light equipment along-with motorized paper backgrounds for Portraiture, Still life, Tabletop, Model and Glamour Photography. Darkroom is planned on a scientific manner with light-trap-entry, consisting of five enlargers and processing facilities at control temperature.


Projection Room

A very large projection room with an effective darkening mechanism and a seating capacity of more than 75 people showcases classics made by renowned filmmakers as a part of the Film Appreciation module. The films made by ASCO students are also screened here and then the field is thrown open for healthy criticism. It also serves as the venue for presentations by students as well as distinguished visitors.


Library cum Reading Room

A library with large number of books not only from Media related subjects but also from a vast array of other subjects offers students a wide scope for updating their knowledge. A computerized catalogue helps to track the status of any book at any point of time. Variety of journals, magazines and newspapers add to the treasure of knowledge housed in the library. The ASCO library also preserves insightful projects done by its students.

THE AUDITORIUM

A fully equipped, state of the art auditorium with a seating capacity of 600 is part of the infrastructure at ASCO. It provides the ideal setting for management events and corporate interaction programs. There is an ultra-modern Seminar Hall with a seating capacity of 300.The Hall is well equipped with state-of-the-art audio-visual and presentation tools to facilitate smooth presentations etc.
CAFETERIA

Modern gourmet class, air-conditioned restaurants offer variety of Indian, Chinese and continental snacks and meals to cater to the multi-ethnic tastes of the students. There are special counters for ice-creams, shakes and delicious chaat.
HOSTEL

Students come to Amity from every corner of the country. A 1000-bed Hostel provides such an ambience that the students feel the ambience of home. The rooms are well furnished, airy, with attached bathrooms, proper house keeping facilities, telephone and a host of other amenities as well. There are separate hostels for boys & girls, in and off campus localities.
MEDICAL AND HEALTHCARE

To ensure total well-being of students, an ultra-modern Healthcare Centre has been set a up at ASCO. A highly qualified and experienced resident doctor is in attendance, full time. A tie-up with Apollo Hospital and Kailash Hospital has been worked out to take care of emergencies. Students at ASCO are also covered by a comprehensive Medical Insurance, to meet all kinds of exigencies.


 
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