Students of MICA, Ahmedabad have recently created a unique and engaging social communication channel through audio novels that address issues plaguing society.
As part of ‘The Audio Novel’ workshop, a total of 216 MICA first-year students produced 18 audio novels on a variety of social issues including work from home resulting in screen fatigue, helping the elderly adapt to digital technologies, bullying, LGBTQIA+, trolling, gender inequality, the dignity of domestic help, digital fatigue, mental well-being, racism, addiction and so on, through an engaging narrative and script.
Moreover, the institute had been conducting a photo novel workshop, an attractive communication medium, for the incoming students for many years.
The workshop has been of significant importance for helping students with creativity, visual storytelling, social research, conflict resolution, and managerial abilities of planning, organising, teamwork, and execution. So far, the institute has published over 100-plus photo novels till date.
Introduction of Audio Novels
MICA has introduced audio novels this year that required students to understand social issues, develop stories around them, and finally translate them into engaging audio stories that educate, entertain, and empower.
Regarding the initiative, Prof Kallol Das said, “Due to the current restrictions of learning from home imposed by the pandemic and given the increasing popularity of podcasts, we thought of introducing the audio novel workshop.”
On the other hand, Preeti Shroff, Dean, MICA, said, “The goal is to help students reflect on self and society in a creative way, and also design a digital story-telling business model. Like every other year, student audio-books bring real-life, creative, heart-warming, and impactful learning experiences for the entire MICA community.”
The institute recently hosted a virtual award function where the President and Director Dr Shailendra Raj Mehta unveiled all the 18 audio novels in presence of MICA Dean Preeti Shroff and other faculty members. The three winning titles focused on the issues of LGBTQIA+, bullying, and curiosity.
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