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Department of Media Studies Campus Guide CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bannerghatta Road Campus A Media Studies Association Production

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INDEX 01 Ground 02 First Floor Floor Page 4 to 8 Page 9 to 11 03 Second 04 Third Floor Floor Page 11 to 12 Page 13 05 Fourth 06 Floor Fifth Page 14 Floor Page 15 07 Sixth 08 Floor Seventh Page 16 Floor Page 17

Ground Floor Security Office A team which takes of the in and out security of the campus. Bird Cage A place to soothe your ears by listening to the chirping of the birds, but as soon as it’s lunch break you will no longer get to hear it. Waterfall Basketball Court A place where we can spend our lesuire time. Con- A place where you can let out the frustra- duction of meetings here make work more fun filled tions of CIA’s by either playing basketball or and experiencial. just sitting as the cool breeze hits you. Dog/Cat Area The place where you can get all the cuddles and love from these furry little beings. You will find Persian cats and Huskies. During lunch break you will find them roaming all around the campus. Page 4

Main Gate The main gate consists of Entrance and Exit. The same gate will lead you to the basement if you have a vehicle. Heads-up If you don’t wear your ID card then you won’t be allowed to enter the campus so please wear ID cards. IPM (001) Stands for Office of Information Processing and Management. You will have to visit IPM in case of any attendance related issues and with regards to marks on the online portal. Admin Office Administration office deals with the collection of documents of the freshers. You will be collecting your ID cards later on from the same office. Office of Examniation (003) Main Lift What is worse than In case of any quiries related CIAs Bangalore traffic? The and other exams you will have to main lift during peak hours approach the examination office for (8:25 a.m - 8:35 a.m) further guidance. Page 5

IT Service Nandini IT service will help you with laptop configuration, Because With its ice-cream cones, cutting most of the times your mobile coffee, and bun samosas, this food data won’t work at the campus parlour (spread across Karnataka) especially ICH. is a small Christite dwelling and the elder sibling of the Bermuda Dean’s Office food triangle! Here you will find the Dean, Dr Jyoti Kumar who handles the academic af- fairs of the BGR campus. The square between the food outlets where all the impromptu flash mobs and BGR Quadrangle promotions occur. So bring your ice tea and sway a little in the lunch hour with ample content for your insta stories. Page 6

ATM Delicious It’s the de facto treasure hunt clue (oops, Food Zone TMI). The only time the SIB account that you stood in line for (for aeons) will be useful. One of the newer additions to our lunching options. Pretty good food! Badminton Court The moments when it’s vacant, Quadrangle becomes our makeshift badminton court where you can steam off the academic ‘rigour’ with your homies. ICH Mingos It’s our desi food hub with both A place near and dear to all our North and South Indian dishes hearts. The go to place for a quick (questionable cold coffee), also pretty ₹10 cup of coffee, but also the best much a lifeline if you stay at Christ peri peri fries you can get (outside of Hall (a little secret - dinner time is when the ICH and canteen come to McDonald’s) life, anticipate some dance-offs). Fresheteria The ozone layer to our hectic schedules, you have salads, pasta, smoothies, juice combos and sandwiches as the middle child of the food Bermuda.

Table Tennis Two Lifts Most of the free class hours (a rare Note carefully, these two lifts will be your miracle) lead to people rolling up their lifesavers when you’re running late for sleeves in healthy competition and class (never go for the main lift, that’s spectators desperately trying to track the the best way to get even more delayed). Careful though, the lift directly opposite rolled-off balls as default fielders. the ATM is for VIPs only. Lost and Found The small cabin near IPM where your pre- cious AirPods or borrowed notes might be found (*might*). Page 8

First Infirmary Floor A place where you can breathe for a second and also take an hour’s nap (only if you are unwell). This source of bandages, painkillers, paracetamo- ls and ORS would come in handy, trust me. Health and Counseling Services This is where your shortage of attendance and medical claims are assessed and sometimes mental health too. The class wise-assigned coun- sellors have their cabins here and the whiteboard where you can honestly express. 1JOUH Classroom (113) JOUH Batch of ‘25, welcome to your home away from home for the next year. Get a good look around. In a year, you’ll look back and wonder where the time went. Trust us. Page 9

Director’s Office MBA Lab Not sure what exactly It is in front of the office of account, the place where the director of BGR campus, happens here… Dr (Fr) Biju sits and you’ll be frequenting much for event permissions. Seminar Hall Most of the small workshops, guest lectures and programmes, especially for seniors and faculty are conducted. It also turns into a makeshift exhibition often. Page 10

Second Floor Balcony This is where you come to do CIAs and feel generally productive, but always inevitably end up stargaz- ing and procrastinating like nothing else. But yes, if you like fresh air, while still having the indoor vibes, this is the place for you. Mini Auditorium 5JOUH (211) This is the most sought-after venue on The abode of journalism super seniors who have survived campus. For any event which requires a two years at Christ and have a part in making and breaking class or two’s worth of people to assemble. of the MESTA, and now you shall be an integral part of it.

Media Lab The Holy Shrine of every Media Department stu- dent. Know the location; You will be frequenting this place for practical sessions like making vid- eos, documentaries, news programmes, etc. Page 12

Third SWO Office Floor The centre of operations of one of the biggest student bodies in Christ University. From props, to schedules, to student lists, you can bet this place will have any- thing you need in a pinch. Main Auditorium The centre around which our campus is built. Where every major fest, event and cel- ebration always happens. And the feeling once you get on that stage? Indescribable. Page 13

Fourth Floor 4th floor seating Colloquially, we call this the abandoned cafeteria, owing to the clearly shut down canteen right there. Realistically though? This is where we hang out when we’re late for class and the teachers don’t let us in, but we also don’t want to miss the next class. Media Staffroom Memorise this location. If any of you are interested in getting things done within the department, there’s a good bet that this will become your second home. Economics Staffroom This is important for the EMP students primarily, so JOUH students can take a moment to process the information over- load so far. One of our three majors, you can find all economics faculty here, and honestly, highly recommend having a chat with the teachers when you can; they might seem the strictest of all three departments, but are genuinely the sweetest.

Fifth 3EMP classroom (508 Floor The second year EMP seniors reside here in their nuanced and boisterous manner, 5th-floor balcony and also the one who will be at your res- (common area) cue and guide you. Ahead of the shutters of then-ICH, the common area is a workspace, Political Science and History Staffroom a place to sit by the window and The staff area in front of Room 501 has read, and a place to take a break cabins of faculty members of the Depart- amidst classes with classmates. ment of Political Science and History. Do memorise the cabin number of your class teacher and the HOD, it will be of use. Page 15

Sixth Floor Library Two floors filled with every resource you need to pass your CIAs, or just pass your time. Sanctum Sanctorum of knowledge. Realistically, maybe 5% of you will actively visit the library, but you know, it’s always good to know where it is. Just in case. ECS Staffroom As the name suggests, this is where all the faculty of the English and Cultural Studies department have their cabins. Page 16

5EMP Classroom 1EMP Classroom To the batch of EMP ‘25, presenting to EMP Batch of ‘25, welcome to your home you the Central HQ of your super seniors. away from home for the next year. Get a good look around. In a year, you’ll look back and wonder where the time went. Trust us. Seventh Floor 3 JOUH Now coming to your seniors, our class is located on the 7th floor, room no. 701. So, lucky if you get a lift or you might need to start training your legs to climb the stairs. Either way we are here to guide you and help you with anything. Our CR is Varnikha (she is the sweetest) and Vivek (The dancer). So, don’t worry about approaching any of us. We are seniors but consider us as your buddies.

Written by Nidhi Premkumar | Mahek Khan Photographed by AlphinnV Pothen | Krithika PV | Navanithan Designed by Varnikha Shekar A Media Studies Association Production