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THE FIRST DECADE (1969 - 1979)

 

1969

XIC established on the campus of St. Xavier's College, Bombay, as "The Institute of Communication Arts". Its first director: Francis X. McFarland, S.J.
Evening certificate courses in TV, film language, journalism and public relations begun.

1974

In partnership with Bombay Doordarshan and the Bombay City Social Education Committee, a literacy organisation, XIC produces its first TV series on television and literacy, "Aisee Akshare Melveen".

1977

A second TV series is prepared with producer Akashanand "Dnyandeep". Also on literacy, it runs for several years.

XIC moves to its present location on campus under the direction of Fr. Anthony D'Souza, S.J.