|
1990 |
Three research papers are prepared and
awarded at the first Advanced Media Studies Programme
Convocation, July 25. |
|
"Interpersonal Communication for
Key Trainers", a 3-day workshop for the State
Family Welfare Bureau, Pune. |
|
1992 |
1st batch of 3D Computer Graphics Course.
XIC was the first to realize the importance of computer
education in communications. The course provided a technical
overview, practical application and hands-on practice. At
the end of the five week course, each group produces a
5-second animation sequence. (20 July 1991). |
|
Fr. Joseph Velinkar, S.J. succeeds Fr. Gerry D'Rozario, S.J.
as director. |
|
1993 |
Five public service spots on
"Communal Harmony" produced by the Film Students and
accepted by Mr. C. Gurunath, Director of Doordarshan for
telecast. (30 February 1993). |
|
Workshop - "Imaging Technologies '93"
advanced computer animation & special effects (screening of
"Fern Gully" ) by Jonathan Luskin, Industrial Light and
Magic Ltd. - USA, conducted by the 3D Computer department of
XIC. (April 5 & 6 1993). |
|
National seminar -
Media & National Unity in collaboration
with AMIC - Singapore (19 & 20 July 1993). |
|
Fr. Desmond D'Monte, S.J. succeeds Fr.
Joseph Velinkar, S.J. as director. |
|
1994 |
SILVER JUBILEE YEAR
Seminar - "Health Communications - An Asian Perspective" ,
in collaboration with Health Wrights (Dr. David Werner),
Princeton Health Care Network & Consultancy, London (Dr.
Francis Pinto), and World Health Organisation, Switzerland
(Dr. Peter F. Beales),
(17 Nov 1995). |
|
1995 |
Workshop:
Radio Documentary in
collaboration with Independent Broadcasting Asso. (Julian
Crandal Hollick), USA, and MID-DAY, Bombay. |
|
1996 |
A Management Advisory Board for XIC was
formed - first Board Meeting - 24 July 1996. |
|
Marathi Journalism Diploma course began
on 2 Sept 1996. First batch - 12 students. |
|
1997 |
On the sudden death of Fr. D'Monte in an
accident (Oct.11),
Fr. Myron J. Pereira, S.J., takes up the directorship. |
|
1998 |
The Digital Media Group of XIC was
invited to Sheridan College, Toronto, Canada. Sheridan
College is one of the foremost art and communication
institutes in the world. During the visit several
possibilities were looked into, viz., close interaction
between the two institutions, involving the exchange of
curricula, faculty and students. |
|
Media World department held An All India Conference on Media
Education "From Classroom to Public Campaign"
on 2 & 3 Oct.
1998. Media persons from various media education centres
across India attended. |
|
The XIC Newsletter changed names from "Network" to "Xcell"
in October 1998. |
|
1999 |
XIC linked by E-mail and Internet. |
|
XIC launches its web site on the Internet
http://www.xaviercomm.org |
THE
THIRD DECADE (1990 - 2000)