Dated 24th Apr. 2002

I am a science (Botany) graduate from Madras University and wish to take up M.Sc (Environmental Science). Please list the names of the universities, which offer this course either through correspondence or the regular stream.

Md. Hidayathulla

Chennai

Kakatiya University, School of Distance Learning And Continuing Education, Warangal 506009 is offering M.Sc in Environmental Science through distance learning. However, regular courses in the subject are offered by various universities. Some of them are: Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra 132119 (M.Sc Environmental Science); Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar 263145 (M.Sc. Environmental Science); Dr. Ram Yousharlohia University, Faizabad 224001 (M.Sc. Environmental Biology); University of Delhi, Delhi 110007 (M.Sc. Environmental); Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi 110067 (M.Sc Environmental Science); Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University,Aurangabad 431004 (M.Sc Environmental Science); Bharathiar University, Coimbatore 641046 (M.Sc Environmental Science); University of Madras, Chennai (M.Sc Environmental Science); Tamil Nadu GD Naidu Agricultural University, Coimbatore 641003 (M.Sc Environmental Science); Cochin University of Science and Technology, Cochin University, P.O. Cochin 682022 (M.Sc Environmental Studies); Vinoba Bhave University, Hazaribagh 825301 (M.Sc Environmental Science); and Madurai Kamraj University,Madurai 625021 (M.Sc Environmental Science).

I am a mechanical engineer and wish to make a career in web designing. I would like to know the difference between a web designer and a graphic designer. What are the courses available in web designing?

Ayswer

Via e-mail

Web designers create the pages, layouts, and graphics for websites. They are authorised to maintain web servers and official school web sites, scan for appropriate content, and receive suggestions and complaints regarding web content and design, and also who designs/creates/maintains an individual web page or an individual web site. Graphics is a part of visual communication. Graphic designers are artists whose creations are intended to express ideas, convey information, or draw attention to a product. They are the visual artists who exhibit their fine arts skills at the service of commercial clients. It encompasses other disciplines as film and animation work, typography and lettering, illustration, printing processes and printmaking, display and exhibition work, technical graphics for engineering, calligraphy, model-making, packaging, design for advertising and so on.

You do not require a formal university degree to become a web designer. There are any number of private institutes that are offer short-term courses related to web designing. Or you could take up a proper multimedia course. Some well-known institutes offering multimedia course are: Heart Animation Academy, Hyderabad (for details write to: Asst. Manager, HR, 7A, Road No.12, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad-500034); e-mail: {lt}mail to: heart@hd1.vsnl.net.in{gt} heart@hd1.vsnl.net.in;

Arena Animation Academy, Arena Multimedia, 12-A Vikas Centre, S V Road, Santa Cruz, Mumbai-400054; Phone: 6149569 /4016; {lt}http://www.arena-multimedia.com/{gt} www.arena- multimedia.com; Microcell Multimedia, Poojan, Plot 41, Jaihind Society, N S Road No.11, J V P D Scheme, Mumbai (Phone: 6206442/6231960) etc.

I am pursuing my second year of graduation and wish to enter the diamond industry. Mention the names of some of the top institutions. What are the career prospects in this industry?

Amit Jain

Via e-mail

The Gemological Institute of India, 29 Gurukul Chambers, 187-189 Mumbadevi Road, Mumbai offers programmes in: Gemology, diamond gradingand assorting pearls. Some of the courses are offered through the regular stream and some through correspondence. Indian DiamondInstitute, Katargam, GIDC, Sumul Dairy Road, Surat- 395008; S.G. Jhaveri Centre for Diamond Technology, Shri Bhagubhai Mafatlal Polytechnic, VileParle W, Mumbai - 400056; Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council, Jaipur-302003; Jewellery Design and Training Institute (JDTI), Noidaoffers a whole range of courses dealing with all aspects of the gem and jewellery Industry including, jewellery design and technology, gemology,finishing, polishing, repairing, mould-making, market research and presentation, etc. The Gemstones Artisans Training School (sponsored by GOI), Jaipur-302017 trains students for diamond/coloured gemstones cutting and polishing. Small Industries Services Institute, Guindy, Chennai-600032 offers training courses in Gem cutting and polishing. The Indian Gemological Institute, Barakhamba Road and National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) in New Delhi conduct a three-year intensive diploma programme in accessory design, which also includes jewellery designing.

I want to know about the career and job prospects after completing my P.G in human rights from the Indian Institute of Human Rights, NewDelhi. I am doing my L.L.B from Delhi University. Can I pursue this course along with my L.L.B?

Neeraj Gupta

Delhi

A degree in law, complemented with another in human resource is a good combination. Many international organisations and NGOs are constantly onthe lookout for students with a background in human rights. These include United Nations (UNIFEM, ILO, UNESCO, UNDCP, UNFPA, WHO, etc)CRY, AWARE, THE Red Cross, DANIDA, YMCA, YWCA and many more. You can also work with labour courts and as a volunteer and with considerable work experience even work with the government as advisers on policy and legislation on issues such as child rights, youth and funding of such groups. Volunteers with social work and counselling backgrounds have also been placed with several NGOs involved in social activism.

I am a science graduate and would like to know about universities, which offer a course in advertising and public relations through correspondence. What is the eligibility criterion and the career opportunities in the field?

Partha Sarathi Mishra

Rourkela

Madurai Kamaraj University, Directorate Of Distance Education, Madurai offers M.A in advertising and public relations. You need to be agraduate to apply. For application form and prospectus, contact The Director, Madurai Kamaraj University, Directorate Of Distance Education,Madurai 625021. Graduates of the PR school have excellent career prospects with television stations, newspapers, magazines, production houses,advertising and public relations companies, and even film studios. The programme's rigorous training equips them with a high degree of adaptability and professional competence. Placement opportunities are therefore good since almost all types of organisations have a PR/mediadepartment and event management or PR consultancies. Other prospects include entry into careers in corporate and industry, sports and entertainment, hospitality and tourism, nonprofit agencies, publishing, free-lancing and consulting.

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