PROFILE

Since its inception in 2006, Krishna Kanta Handiqui State Open University (KKHSOU) aimed to disseminate education through diversified way of learning with a flexible mode of education by introducing both print and non-print forms. Being an open and distance learning University with a flexible mode of education, the new modes of educational technology plays a major role to connect the distance learners with the teachers via audio-visual programmes. In order to provide easily accessible modes of quality higher education and training with the use of latest educational inputs and technology, the Multimedia Course Material Centre of the University was established. Because of the inherent flexibility in terms of pace and place of learning, methods of evaluation, the University holds the promise of providing equality in terms of opportunities for higher education and bringing into its fold the deprived and denied sections along with the fresh learners.


The centre intends to disseminate education not only to the learners but also to the masses. It strives to create a knowledge hub for the society by producing some socially relevant programmes with the help of noted personalities from different backgrounds. With this aim, the Centre is upgraded with to a full-fledged production hub to support growing number of learners and rechristened as Electronic Media Production Centre. The centre supervises the production of weekly educational radio programmes broadcast through All India Radio and TV programmes telecast through local TV channel. The Centre also produces audio learning materials for the visually impaired learners of the University.


The Centre has a well-equipped studio with the latest technologies like High definition broadcast quality cameras- Panasonic AG-CX10(4K),Nikon D5600 ,Sony HVR Z1 Camera, JVC-GY-HM750E 3CCD Camera, Aduio equipments like Sennheiser EW 112P G4 Lavalier microphone, portable audio recorder Zoom 6N(6 track),Zoom H1N,Sony ICD-UX 533f Voice recorder and Final Cut Pro software as well as adobe creative suit loaded with Mac and windows paltform for video editing software for graphic desgin and post production.