Language Lab is a state-of-the-art computer-mediated laboratory that provides synchronous as well as asynchronous practice for students interested in improving their language communication. Through our customized courses, we provide the learners with intensive hands-on practice for university-level writing such as expository essays and analytical reports. Our advanced multimodal tools provide the students with intensive listening practice through a variety of level-specific practice tests. We also use well-researched instructional strategies and computer tools that enable active participation in a wide range of real-life communicative activities such as group discussions, role plays, and seminars. Centrally managed by the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS), this lab relies on sophisticated software such as Orell Digital Language Lab (ODLL) to provide focused instruction. It also has a workstation for 2D classical animation, which has a punch machine, lightbox, and stand-mount camera. The design of the lab is such that it allows the conduction of both structured courses and intensive training programs for BARC, BALCO, and Hindustan Zinc Ltd. Besides, the five UPS installed enable continuous, uninterrupted, and smooth operation of the lab. In addition, our repository of several interactive VCDs / DVDs offers an uninterrupted, engaging, and stress-free learning experience to our learners. The lab houses state of the art projection facility and sound system to facilitate online and offline colloquium/seminar events.
Creative Media Lab:
Creative Media Lab was established with the aim of facilitating the
production of Short Films and Videos by the students. Some of our advanced
tools serve the production of PAVA, Cinematic Adaptation and other media-related
works. Currently, this studio-cum-lab is managed and utilized by the Department
of Humanities and Social Sciences to offer an array of Media and Communication
related courses. This fully functional lab is crucial in recording the institute’s
events, recording important guest lectures, interviewing the visiting
dignitaries, and producing several in-house videos. This lab is also equipped
with advanced DSLR and video cameras, color video monitors, microphones,
lighting equipment, and other accessories for editing films. Our recent
addition of a Mac Pro 2.4 GHz Quad–core Intel XEON is going to make learning
even more vibrant and colorful.
Music Lab:
Our Music Lab has been part of the institute’s culture for a long time. It
has gained importance among students for its serene ambiance and practical
outlook that engage them physically, mentally, and spiritually. The ambiance of
the lab allows the participants to experience a state of sublime. In our lab,
we have a unique set-up of traditional as well as technological music tools that
enrich one’s exposure to Indian culture and music. Our Music lab is used for
running various Humanities elective theoretical as well as practical courses such
as Appreciation of Indian Music, Musicology-An- Introduction, Indian Classical
Music- (Instrumental-I) and Indian Classical Music (Instrumental-II). Students
receive practice for various instruments like Tanpura, Tabla, Harmonium, Sitar,
Guitar, Synthesizer, and violin, during the classroom practice for practical
courses and performances. Along with music practice, this lab trains students
for rehearsals for various institute programs throughout the academic year.
