The School of Media Studies at SRMIST, Ramapuram organized the First Year Orientation Programme on 10th July 2025, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon at Gallery Hall I, Block V, for first-year students from the Departments of Visual Communication, Journalism and Mass Communication, Film Technology, and also M.Sc. Visual Communication. The session featured acclaimed filmmaker Mr. K. Hariharan, who shared his extensive insights into the filmmaking process and visual storytelling. Mr. Mahalingam Ponnusamy, Editor – Special Projects, elaborated on impactful journalism, editorial design, and his experiences in the media industry. Students had an interactive experience and gained valuable takeaways across disciplines. The event was successfully coordinated by Convenor Dr. V. Prabakaran – Head of Media Studies and Programme Coordinators Ms. P. Yuvarani (Visual Communication), Ms. P.S. Padmavathy (Journalism and Mass Communication), and Mr. Shanmuganathan (Film Technology).